Guides & workshop notes
GUIDE · 4 MIN READ ·
How to get a DXF file laser cut (quote email included)
Got a DXF but no laser?
GUIDE · 3 MIN READ · Bend line UP vs DOWN: how to read engraved bend marksWhat "35.9 UP" and "4.6 DOWN" mean, why bend relief notches sit at line ends, and how flipped parts build a mirrored sculpture.
GUIDE · 8 MIN READ · How to bend fold lines without a press brakeThe scored fold lines in every Denerog DXF are designed to bend by hand. Here is the full technique — clamping, sequence, and how to avoid over-bending.
GUIDE · 4 MIN READ · Tack before you weld: panel order for a metal sculptureWhy numbered panels go together in order, how many tack welds per edge, and the reversibility rule that keeps a low-poly sculpture true.
GUIDE · 4 MIN READ · Grinding welds on thin sheet metal without ruining the edgesFix burn-through in 1.5 mm steel, then grind seams coarse to fine with flap discs while keeping a low-poly sculpture's edges sharp.
GUIDE · 4 MIN READ · Corten vs mild steel vs stainless for metal sculptureWhich steel for a welded sculpture?
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Top 5 welding project ideas
Five low-poly builds ranked by skill level — from a weekend wall trophy to a full-size garden sculpture.