Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A crankie is a frame with two rollers that lets you display a long paper scroll. With this tutorial you can make a customizable laser cut version. The template even helps you upload your own digital image.
Crankie Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Crankie-Moving-Panorama-8fpsa2kxvOgg
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Find inspiration and learn about the history of crankies and other moving panoramas at thecrankiefactory.com
Music courtesy of Helstringy youtu.be/oDvLsp4t5eY
Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
- 1/8" MDF Draftboard craftcloset.com/collections/mdf-draft-board/products/mdf-1-8-inch
- General Purpose Glue amzn.to/3WO8bl3
- Olfa Utility Knife amzn.to/3oPi19M
- Inexpensive digital calipers amzn.to/3wGxcCG
- Montana Acrylic Paint Marker amzn.to/3Ncmxrd
Social
- YouTube youtube.com/cuttle
- Discord https://cuttle.xyz/discord
- Instagram instagram.com/cuttlexyz
- Twitter twitter.com/CuttleXYZ
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[01:17] - Materials Overview
[01:28] - Measuring Material Thickness
[01:45] - Template and Download
[02:44] - Frame Assembly
[04:50] - Downloading the Scroll
[06:46] - Preparing the Scroll
[07:43] - Mounting the Scroll
[09:06] - Further Customization
[10:41] - Outro
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy #crankie #movingPanorama
A crankie is a frame with two rollers that lets you display a long paper scroll. With this tutorial you can make a customizable laser cut version. The template even helps you upload your own digital image.
Crankie Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Crankie-Moving-Panorama-8fpsa2kxvOgg
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Find inspiration and learn about the history of crankies and other moving panoramas at thecrankiefactory.com
Music courtesy of Helstringy youtu.be/oDvLsp4t5eY
Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
- 1/8" MDF Draftboard craftcloset.com/collections/mdf-draft-board/products/mdf-1-8-inch
- General Purpose Glue amzn.to/3WO8bl3
- Olfa Utility Knife amzn.to/3oPi19M
- Inexpensive digital calipers amzn.to/3wGxcCG
- Montana Acrylic Paint Marker amzn.to/3Ncmxrd
Social
- YouTube youtube.com/cuttle
- Discord https://cuttle.xyz/discord
- Instagram instagram.com/cuttlexyz
- Twitter twitter.com/CuttleXYZ
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[01:17] - Materials Overview
[01:28] - Measuring Material Thickness
[01:45] - Template and Download
[02:44] - Frame Assembly
[04:50] - Downloading the Scroll
[06:46] - Preparing the Scroll
[07:43] - Mounting the Scroll
[09:06] - Further Customization
[10:41] - Outro
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy #crankie #movingPanorama
