Lasercut-Template for Hasselblad 500 EL/M Body Leatherette

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I measured the entire camera with a simple ruler and a lot of guesswork. Then I recreated the dimensions and shapes in Inkscape. After many test-prints on paper, these are as close as I could get to the real measurements of the camera. The parts were then cut from leather using a laser cutter and glued onto the camera using All-Purpose-glue(UHU). Some parts like the front still need improvement. I invite you to adjust the parts as needed for your camera - drop me a line if you found improvements or major faults, so I can improve it further. When cutting thin leather with a laser, I recommend taping it to a piece of MDF using double-sided tape, so it won't curl, shrink, or move too much during cutting because of ventilation/heat. Oh, and open the windows - burning leather stinks.