Home Sweet Home arch plaque
✓ Cut-checked347 × 206 mmIntermediate
This arched plaque reads Home Sweet Home cut through the design with hearts. It cuts as one piece from plywood or MDF. The design suits makers who want a classic wall hanging for a cozy home.
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- Size
- 347 × 206 mm (13.7 × 8.1 in)
- Pieces
- 1
- Machines
- CO₂ laser
- Files
- SVG and DXF, in millimetres
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Fits
- Glowforge (Basic/Plus/Pro) · OMTech 50 W · xTool P2 / P2S · CO₂ 600 × 400
Ideas
- Hang on a wall with a contrasting backer board
- Paint or stain and display on a shelf
- Give as a housewarming gift with a ribbon
How to make it
Cut from one sheet; the letter centres are held by small tabs. Sand, paint or stain (a contrasting backer board behind the cut-outs looks good), then hang.
Checked for these materials
| Material | Machine | Thinnest strip | Narrowest opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm Birch Plywood | CO₂ laser | 3.51 mm | 1.30 mm |
| 3mm MDF | CO₂ laser | 3.52 mm | 1.34 mm |
| 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry) | CO₂ laser | 3.51 mm | 1.30 mm |
| 6mm Plywood | CO₂ laser | 4.31 mm | 1.69 mm |
Measured on the exact cut lines for each material, after kerf.
Quality checks
- ✓Passed: Units are millimetres, 1:1 · Every cut path is closed, no zero-length segments · No duplicate or stacked cut lines · No cut lines cross or touch · Curves aren't over-segmented · Thinnest strip of material ≥ the material's minimum · Narrowest opening ≥ what the machine cuts cleanly · Pieces come out as designed (nothing falls loose) · The generator raised no warnings · Fits a common machine bed.
Questions
What size is the plaque?
The plaque measures 347 x 206 mm (13.7 x 8.1 in).
What materials and machines can I use?
It was checked for 3mm Birch Plywood, 3mm MDF, 3mm Hardwood (walnut, maple, cherry), and 6mm Plywood. It works with CO₂ lasers.
How many pieces does it cut into and what file formats are included?
It cuts as 1 piece. You get SVG and DXF files.
