Template for Curves?

[Spyros]

21 minutes ago, MtlBiker said:

Those are really nice!  I'm strongly tempted.  I'll see what they will charge for shipping to Canada.  I have a set of arcs like that which I got from Amazon and they are such flimsy thin plastic that I really don't like using them and I certainly couldn't cut against the.

I had a look around that website and I must admit I don't fully understand the pricing:

https://zeebeeleather.com/shop/nest-briefcase

[chuck123wapati]

11 minutes ago, MtlBiker said:

)  But to use a compass to create something similar to what I just did for my pouch flap would have been challenging and probably would have taken a lot longer 

 

lol we will have to disagree on this. I can use my compass directly on the leather and have it marked and cut out in a minute. Just like everything you are learning about leather it just takes practice, measuring/pattern making tools are part of it once you do it couple of times it starts coming back. Plus it doesn't waste paper and ink.  Now that you have your curve, trace it to a piece of card stock and save it so you dont have to remake it  every time. 

[chuck123wapati]

28 minutes ago, MtlBiker said:

Those are really nice!  I'm strongly tempted.  I'll see what they will charge for shipping to Canada.  I have a set of arcs like that which I got from Amazon and they are such flimsy thin plastic that I really don't like using them and I certainly couldn't cut against the.

dont cut against them scribe or trace you line then cut it out. All i ever use is card stock for patterns.

36 minutes ago, MtlBiker said:

You must be good!  But as far as my experience, I think it would be much harder to do this with a CAD program than with a graphic design program (like Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer) which has easy to use bezier curves.

Here's the pouch I just finished... my curve isn't perfect because I kinda butchered it before making the curve design with Designer but as I said before, with practice I'm getting better and better.  This is a little belt pouch for a metal Secrid credit card holder.

 

trim your nails lol.

[tsunkasapa]

48 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

you can make more than just circles with a compass dont they teach this stuff in school anymore?

They don't teach ANYTHING useful/practical anymore.

[MtlBiker]

37 minutes ago, Spyros said:

I had a look around that website and I must admit I don't fully understand the pricing:

https://zeebeeleather.com/shop/nest-briefcase

Yeah, but worldwide shipping is INCLUDED!!!!  Probably hand delivered by the designer.  But surely that price is a mistake... I mean, it's not Dior, Hermes, or some other high end name.  Crazy price!

Their price for the aluminum templates sounds reasonable though, considering that thin cheap plastic ones are about $25 from Amazon.  And these you could cut against.

[MtlBiker]

32 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

dont cut against them scribe or trace you line then cut it out. All i ever use is card stock for patterns.

trim your nails lol.

I certainly don't cut against those cheap plastic ones!  I scribe my line and then cut.  It would be nice though to have those aluminum ones linked to earlier, as they would stand up to a lot and you could cut against them, saving time.

I had put that pouch in my jacket pocket this morning, together with my house keys.  SIGH  I wasn't thinking of the possibility of scratching the pouch.  It is though, just a practice pouch so it's no big deal.  I've got SO much to practice... making and marking my pattern, cutting out the leather, marking the stitching holes (I did that one just with an awl and a stitching wheel) and finishing the edges.  I never realized before getting into this exactly how much skill goes into a nice pouch or other leather product.  Gives me even more respect for you guys and what you are turning out.

[MtlBiker]

2 hours ago, AtomicLeathers said:

I use these arch curves. Beefy, and are worrh it. Actually, a few other tools in there that are worth the money too. 

https://zeebeeleather.com/tool-shop/mascon-amp-zeebee-nesting-arc-jigs

Thanks again for that link...   I just ordered a set of those curve templates.  The shipping to Canada was reasonable enough.

 

[sbrownn]

2 hours ago, MtlBiker said:

The only problem with that idea is that often what I want isn't a perfect arc of a circle that you could use a compass to create.  Maybe it's more pointy, or more gentle.  I was looking for other ideas/options, but so far what works best for me is creating the curve I want using a graphic program that has bezier curves.  Then I mark my leather according to the printout and cut away.  I'm not perfect with that cutting yet, but I'm getting better as I practice.

 

I use a CAD program and a 3D printer to make custom curve cutting guides.

1 hour ago, tsunkasapa said:

They don't teach ANYTHING useful/practical anymore.

They teach CAD and 3D printing in most high schools.  It is very useful for a multitude of things.

[chuck123wapati]

4 minutes ago, sbrownn said:

 

They teach CAD and 3D printing in most high schools.  It is very useful for a multitude of things.

LOL yea except how to actually use you own brain. 

[chuck123wapati]

3 hours ago, MtlBiker said:

Thanks again for that link...   I just ordered a set of those curve templates.  The shipping to Canada was reasonable enough.

 

 

1 hour ago, sbrownn said:

I use a CAD program and a 3D printer to make custom curve cutting guides.

They teach CAD and 3D printing in most high schools.  It is very useful for a multitude of things.

literaly 46 seconds to draw this including drawing the rectangle. As you can see if i add more lines ican get a rounder arc, make it longer or whatever. All with just a pencil and straight edge. i can scribe this directly on my leather and have it cut in a minute. dont even need a compass really.