Rod Cutting Jig

I'm currently building my own 3D printer from scratch, and created this jig to ensure that all the rods I cut are of equal length.

Cut the first rod to size, and the slot it into the jig and use it as a template to cut the following rods to "Almost" the same length. I say almost as it will be 1 - 2 mm off depending on the type of tool used, but makes it much easier file down to the correct size opposed to cutting with a grinder.

I did cut them as close as possible using a large grinder first, and then trimmed down the ones that were too long with the dremel after. However, I don't see why you couldn't use it from the get go.

I added space for 4mm screws and corresponding nuts (Non nyloc) which are about 3mm thick by 6.9mm on the flat side by 7.75mm on the point. It's designed so that the nut is below the channel to ensure a 12mm rod can fit in without scraping against the nut.

This will also allow smaller rods to be clamped into place.

I have provided the stl's for both