# Jig Generator

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Jan 21, 2024 (updated Jun 12)

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The Jig Generator is designed to create a laser-cut jigs for aligning items for engraving. By entering the dimensions of the item and specifying the number of rows and columns, this tool generates a laser cut file jig for your laser cutter.

## Instructions

1.  **Input Dimensions**:
    
    -   Enter the length and diameter of the item.
        
    -   Specify the number of rows and columns needed for the jig.
        
2.  **Export**:
    
    -   Preview the file to ensure that everything fits, export the board outline as well.
        
    -   Download and use with your laser cutter to cut the jig.
        
3.  **Laser Cutting Jig**:
    
    -   Use the board outline as reference and alignment.
        
    -   Cut the blanks first, score the label, and then cut the outline if necessary.
        

![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/156/85f648873f7e29c3b47ab35d38bf65198741b8d63c8ebe3be52b4675e215a0d2.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1)

**Bonus:**  
You can also generate a layout for your jig using specially created templates. Copy the jigConfig from the green info box and paste into one of the compatible layout files.

![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/156/6bf62bfaa97224386370ce6baa4b578f14d524bac3725733bfcccec33263e0f1.png?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1)

-   [Pencil Engraving Template](https://cuttle.xyz/@bwente/Jig-Import-Pencil-Engraving-bCm0YIzHHjbA)
    

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