Kerf-keeper wedge — 3D-printable model preview

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Kerf-keeper wedge

Stop a saw kerf closing on the blade

When ripping a long board by hand, tap the wedge into the kerf behind the saw: it holds the cut open from 1.5 to 6 mm, so the wood cannot close and pinch the blade, and the saw keeps running free and straight to the end of the cut.

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Size: 108 × 16 × 15 mm
Shape: Custom outline
Walls: 3.0 mm
Volume: 7.6 cm³
Est. weight (PLA): 9.4 g
Parts to print: 1
Category: Woodworking
Made by: Krypto
Built in: 4 steps

What’s in it

Custom outline, 108 × 16 × 15 mm, with 3.0 mm walls
Custom outline traced from a shape

How to print it

Print in PETG; print two for long rips.

Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

Filament: at most about 9.4 g of PLA printed solid (roughly $0.19 at $20 per kg); normal infill uses less.

To get the files, open it in the generator and choose File › Download STL (one file per part) or Download 3MF (every part on one plate).

Questions

What size is the kerf-keeper wedge model?

The kerf-keeper wedge model measures 108 × 16 × 15 mm (width × depth × height). You can change every size in the free SO3D.xyz generator before you download it.

Does it need supports?

No. Print in PETG; print two for long rips. Prints as shown on its outline, no supports.

How much filament does it use?

At most about 9.4 g of PLA (7.6 cm³ printed solid), roughly $0.19 of filament at $20 per kg. Normal infill uses less.

Can I change it?

Yes. Open it in the SO3D.xyz generator (free, in your browser), change the size, walls, dividers, holes, text or anything else, then download it as STL or 3MF for your slicer.

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Make it fit your space

Change the size, walls, dividers, holes and labels of the kerf-keeper wedge model in your browser, then download it for your printer. Free, no CAD needed.

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