Vince, Mitch, I can deal with pretty much any file format. The best for me would be a vector file format (e.g. a Corel Draw .cdr file, a pdf file [yes, pdf is a vector format], powerpoint drawings work ok, and any one of the Adobe drawing formats are probably okay too). I can even convert bmp and jpg (etc. etc.) into the necessary format pretty easily using the Corel Draw Power Trace feature.
I'm not in it to make money - my laser's already paid for - I'd make stuff for OLF'ers at the cost of the material and shipping only. OK? Think of it as payback for all the infromation and help I have gleaned from everyone at the OLF already! ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
Most of the time, I can get acrylic/lexan offcuts that are big enough for headplates for $1 per lb. from Tap Plastics. So, for headplate template, it's probably going to be in the $2 to $4 range plus shipping. For larger stuff, like the dread template I made a while back (photo below), I'd have to buy whole sheets of the stuff, so these would cost quite a bit more.
(click on the picture to see/download the full size 3.77MB version)
The astute will notice that the dread template says "Dave's Wooden Wonders" on it. That's my woodworking web domain - I decided to start a new domain for my lutherie work after I'd made this template. 
I have found that the best thickness for my templates is 1/4", but I see that most of the ones sold comercially are 3/16" thick - presumably to save cost. I can make them any thickness you want up to 1/4".
When you guys have your drawings done, send me a file and I'll get you sorted out, no problemo.
Cheers,
Dave F.
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