badger Report post Posted May 26, 2009 (edited) Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes? I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Edited May 26, 2009 by badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Why not do up a quick oval in Corel Draw or Adobe Illustrator, print, trace to poster board or card stock pattern. I'll do one up for you later today,if you wish. How high would you like the oval to be? ed Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes?I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted May 26, 2009 I remember Tandy selling ovals years ago- have you checked their catalog? They have lots of pre-cut shapes available. If you are going to need so many that buying a hide and and a die is more economical, there are a couple of companies that make dies listed on the Suppliers page. Cheap alternative- get a cookie cutter (or other template) and press or trace the shape, then trim with Super Shears. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Yup - I've got a knife for that one, Karl. Give me a call. Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes?I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Thank you everyone. Ray, I'll give you a ring. Love this place.................. Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes?I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Were you looking for just the pattern or precut ovals. Here is an oval 120mm wide by 60 mm tall. ed 120by60mmoval.pdf 120by60mmoval.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 26, 2009 You can get a mallet die made for around $50 to $80 to stamp out ovals of this size. ed Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes?I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Were you looking for just the pattern or precut ovals. Here is an oval 120mm wide by 60 mm tall. ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Badger the art supply stores in the U S has plastic Templates that you might can use. there one that is an" ISOMETRIC ELISPS".HOPEFULY YOU HAVE SOME THERE ALSO. OR CHECK OUT "DRAFTING SUPPLYS". But on the other hand Cousin Ray will come thru... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Badger the art supply stores in the U S has plastic Templates that you might can use.there one that is an" ISOMETRIC ELISPS".HOPEFULY YOU HAVE SOME THERE ALSO. OR CHECK OUT "DRAFTING SUPPLYS". But on the other hand Cousin Ray will come thru... Job done, Cousin Luke. Those pre-cut oval shapes the Badger wanted are in a mailing bag waiting for the post office to open! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Does anyone make pre-cut, veg tan oval shapes?I'm looking for an oval shape around 110 or 120mm measured on the long axis. I know it's a long shot and I'll probably need to have a press knife/tool made. Cheers, Badger Hi Badger, I sell precut ovals in several sizes. Largest in stock is about 105mm. But if you need maybe up to a hundred, I'm sure I could have a die made. And if you'd rather have a die made, it's possible that I could handle that for you as well. I think we have access to the least expensive die maker in the country. You can reach me at either 800-668-8518, or kevin@springfieldleather.com Let me know if I can be of help. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cajun Report post Posted May 26, 2009 Having spent most of my life in the art gallery and picturre framing business, I can tell you that a frame shop can cut these all day long and it only takes a minute. I still have several oval/circle cutters around and would be happy to cut as many as you want. Just pm me and let me know if I can help. Regards. Bill Parrie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Many, many thanks to everyone for their wonderful help, advice and suggestions. I would have responded sooner but have been really sick since yesterday. I won't go into details, but suffice to say there are no longer any birds in the garden and cars speed up when they pass the house............ Ray flew instantly to my aid last night. It seems he had just the thing laying on his bench! The phone call went something like this: Ray: What size oval? Badger: 110mm wide. Ray: How many do you need? Badger: About 30. Ray: How thick? Badger: 3mm. Ray (accompanied by a shuffling noise): I'm just putting them in an envelope..... Seriously. Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 I would have responded sooner but have been really sick since yesterday. I won't go into details, but suffice to say there are no longer any birds in the garden and cars speed up when they pass the house............ I don't want to know. I bet it looked like a horror movie. HAHA! -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
