Downsize patterns

[edward]

I have a lot of small 1/2' wood  and would like to downsize a couple car patterns to 75% has anyone tried it and will it work!I like to use up what I have  instead of buying more wood as the price is going up.  thanks for any feedback.

[Wichman]

Due to a printing error, I had ornament patterns that were close to 1/2 the size of the originals, the smaller patterns cut fine, even stacked 4 and 5 high ( 1/2" to 5/8" thick plywood ). I did switch to 2/0 blades ( FD, Polar blades ).

 

Edited December 13, 2025 by Wichman
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[Scrappile]

I downsize and increase the sizes of patterns all the time.  One options for printing is "custom" size, where you can enter the % size you want it to be.  If I want it bigger than will fit a 8.5 x 11 paper I use "poster print" with adobe files or a free software called "Splitprint".  I really like it you can add cut marks, page numbers. I print some adobe with it also because I and designate the size I want in inches.  Before do that I take the pattern to my editor and crop out any border that may be around the image.  

[rjweb]

Edward, if your printer does,t do custom size for copying, take it to office depot or office max and have them do it, RJ

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I too down size as well as increase all the time. If it fits on legal paper I do it on my printer. If not I go to FedX and do it there.

[Denny Knappen]

I use Photoshop Elements and change sizes all the time based on supply of wood.