Cross Lap Unit (CLU)

Model
Folding instructions: Cross Lap Unit (CLU)
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Type: single unit (implies: single-sheet)
Author: Michał Kosmulski
Models using this unit: Ichthys, Heart (CLU), Möbius Strip IV (CLU), Trefoil Knot, Ampersand (CLU)

Single unit Single unit, seen from the bottom Usage example: Heart Usage example: Trefoil Knot Usage example: Möbius Band Usage example: Ichthys fish
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The Cross Lap Unit (CLU) consists of a long strip into which a number of notches have been folded. These notches can be placed on either edge of the strip, and matching notches from two units, or different notches from a single unit which was bent, allows connections to be made. Especially the option of making a single long unit, bending it into a complex shape, and connecting the ends, opens up many interesting possibilities. The name comes from a similar device used in woodworking.

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