Description

Scale Wizard v2

Accurate Scaling for Slot-and-Tab Laser & CNC Projects

Scale Wizard v2 is a powerful yet easy-to-use utility that takes the guesswork out of resizing 2D cutting files when your material thickness changes or when you want to scale an entire project while keeping joints functional.

It’s designed specifically for laser cutters, CNC routers, and craft cutters working with slot-and-tab designs — where fit actually matters.

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🔧 What Scale Wizard Does (In Plain English)

 

Windows PC only mac version coming soon

When material thickness changes, simply scaling a design up or down often breaks slot-and-tab joints.

Scale Wizard solves this by calculating the correct scale percentage so your project still fits together properly — instead of relying on trial-and-error.

It works with:

• SVG

• DXF

• and other common 2D cutting formats

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🟢 Basic Mode — Fast, Everyday Scaling

Basic Mode is perfect for quick jobs and common material changes.

Use it when:

• Switching from 3.0 mm plywood to 2.7 mm

• Resizing a project for a different thickness

• You want fast results without deep setup

How it works:

• Enter the original design thickness

• Enter your actual material thickness

• Scale Wizard instantly gives you the exact scale percentage

• Apply that percentage in LightBurn, Inkscape, CorelDRAW, Glowforge, or your CAM software

Simple. Reliable. No math.

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🔵 Pro Mode — Precision Fit Control

Pro Mode adds advanced tools for makers who want repeatable, professional results.

Pro features include:

✔ Material Presets
Save and recall common materials, thicknesses, and behaviors so you don’t re-enter values every time.

✔ Kerf & CNC Bit Compensation
Account for:

• Laser kerf (material burned away)

• CNC bit diameter effects
  This helps refine scale results when fit is critical.

✔ Slot Fit Helper
Evaluate whether slots will be:

• Too tight

• Too loose

• Or about right
  …and decide whether to adjust scale or edit geometry before cutting.

Pro Mode doesn’t override your judgment — it gives you clear numeric guidance so you can make informed decisions.

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🧾 Job Card — Take It to the Workshop

Scale Wizard includes a printable Job Card feature.

Generate a clean summary of:

• Material thickness

• Scale percentage

• Kerf / CNC values

• Job notes

Perfect for:

• Repeating jobs

• Sharing settings

• Avoiding mistakes at the machine

Tape it to the laser, CNC, or material stack and cut with confidence.

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🖥️ Easy to Run, No Internet Required

• Runs as a local HTML app

• Works in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox

• No installation hassles

• No subscriptions

• Help button opens the full user manual instantly

Designed to be approachable for beginners, yet powerful enough for serious makers.

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🎯 Who Scale Wizard Is For

Ideal if you make:

• Slot-and-tab puzzles

• Boxes and organizers

• Model kits and terrain

• Decorative laser projects

• CNC-cut assemblies

If fit matters — this tool saves time, material, and frustration.

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⭐ Why Makers Love Scale Wizard

• Fewer test cuts

• Better fitting parts

• More predictable results

• Confidence before hitting “Start”

Once you use it, scaling stops being a gamble.

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Bottom Line

Scale Wizard v2 turns material changes from a headache into a repeatable, controlled process.

Whether you want quick scaling or precision-level fit control, it gives you the tools to cut smarter — not harder.