====== odd parts first ======

^ Techniques infobox ^^
| Image | {{:archive:barrel-cage.png?240}} |
| designers | [[:user:tim|Timothy Schmidt]] |
| date | 2019 |
| vitamins |  |
| materials |  |
| transformations |  |
| lifecycles |  |
| tools | [[:wrenches|Wrenches]] |
| parts | [[:frames|Frames]], [[:nuts|Nuts]], [[:bolts|Bolts]], [[:end_caps|End caps]], [[:washers|Washers]], [[:plates|Plates]] |
| techniques | [[:bolting|Bolting]] |
| git |  |
| files |  |
| suppliers |  |
| reversible | true |

[[:category:techniques|Category:Techniques]]

==== Introduction ====

Most projects require at least one part which doesn't conform easily to the [[:grids|grids]].  This part is often central to the purpose of the project.

==== Challenges ====

Unique parts may not have easy mounting points or compatible hole patterns.  Adapting them to the [[:grids|grids]] can be a challenge.

==== Approaches ====

  * offset a frame with stacked washers to match an existing hole pattern
  * drill holes matching your unique mounting requirements in [[:plates|plates]] to create an adapter plate.
  * cage the part

{{:archive:offset_frame.jpg?600}}

==== References ====

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[[https://github.com/timschmidt/replimat/blob/e0bc0b855bb946bab00c75ca0d8b002ae0dc0172/wiki/odd_parts_first.html|Original archived page]] — revision 9224, 2021-11-07T22:50:16+00:00, by Tim.