For this video, I made the templates out of MDF, however, it is better to make them out of at least 3/4″ plywood, if you plan to make another frame. It would come in very handy.
The plans for this can be found in the blueprints section of Astromech.net. I used the MHENKS plans and downloaded everything. Even the CNC stuff since it contained instructions. Start out by tracing your lines on the MDF. I suggest using the middle ring as a constant guide. After doing this video, I discovered some easier ways which would be to use the middle ring for a majority of template creation as it is easier to make every piece identical off of the middle ring with the exception of the length of the slots.
Get a good center point and find the zero angles first based on the Plans.
![Protractor](http://www.buildanr2d2.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Zero-Angle.jpg)
Draw out the other detail with your ruler.
![Base plate](http://www.buildanr2d2.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Ruler.jpg)
The uprights should be created off of the long upright with the most slots in it and the upright with only two slots. My video is how I first made them, but it is easier with this method described. This is why MDF is suggested since it is cheap and a good way to learn.
![Marking uprights](http://www.buildanr2d2.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Uprights.jpg)
I used a compass to locate the postions of the end of the slots. A dado blade can also be used, but be sure to follow the plans.
![Radius cut](http://www.buildanr2d2.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Slot-Cut.jpg)
I’ve been looking for years to find a copy of the blue prints of r2d2 so I can build one.ihave tried every where but know chance.am in the UK so know one can get them here
I would love to build one
Can you help me please
Astromech.net register there. Everything is free, Unless you’re buying parts