Thread: French curves?

I check the phone book (or Google) for art supplies or drafting supplies.

Jackson's Drawing Supplies in WA have them. $8.31.

Here's a link:

http://www.jacksons.com.au/

Should be a branch near enough to you in there somewhere, or you can order online.

Don't forget to check out the Flexi curves as well - very useful for larger curves - 300 - 600mm long
http://www.jacksons.com.au/shop/prod...d87d20403e06d4

Have seen them at "Oficeworks" , don't know if they exist in WA though.

Have a look at almost any decent size newsagent. Especially one that does school supplies.

I think I posted this someplace else, but it really belongs here.

Back in my pre-CAD drafting days, one of my co-workers had a set of very, very French curves. Whenever he drew a line along certain parts of the curve, he said, "Pardon me, madam."

Joe

Our uni bookshop sells them, so try checking your local unis. And you'll need to tell us what you're doing with French curves.. including pics...

office works if you have them in your state ,if not a large stationary supplier should stock them .

Great advice mates thank you!

I simply want to be able to make smooth curves without mucking about trying to get it with jars tins cups etc... theyre never quite right

Heres some

Originally Posted by echnidna

Heres some

There you go: Print them, trace onto 4mm ply, cut out, sand using your favourite technique, and finish with your favourite finish! All at no cost, and only 3 months of weekend work!

Now, where's that "tongue in cheek" icon gone again.....?

Shane

what size circles / curves to you want ?

If it's for a boat, you'll need something way bigger than a french curve or jam tin

now if you want a nice big curve try and find a set of railway curves or a beam compass


even our mate Rob (the one over in maple leaf land) has these gooodies

ian

You can make up a spline from a thin strip of wood with pieces of thin MDF or ply glued to it. Lay it out and put weights on the MDF to hold it in position, the draw your line along it. Will post a pic of mine when I get a chance so you know what I mean.

Mates its just the small ones I want... I can already do large curves for boats no worries but thanks anyways

Thanks to all
Cheers
Shane