How Do I Make A Simple Die?

[Bobby hdflame]

I want to make some shields for firefighter helmets and some key fobs with the same pattern...just smaller. I would like to make a die to be able to cut them out exactly the same each time and also increase my speed/production.

I saw somewhere a while back about cutting a shape out in wood, and then wrapping the edge with a metal banding strap....I think. Does anyone know how to make a simple shaped die?

Thanks,

Bobby

Here's a picture of the shape. This is a small key fob, but the helmet shield is the same shape, nothing intricate.

[CitizenKate]

Hi Bobby,

Someone posted a great little tutorial some time ago on how to make a simple clicker die using some plywood and a used band saw blade. I'll try to post a link to it if I can find it again. Meanwhile, if anyone else remembers that post and can find it faster than me, maybe they can help us out there.

Kate

[Element]

I was looking for the same information. This is what I found:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11995&st=0

[CitizenKate]

Thanks! I spent an hour looking for it -

Kate

[Tree Reaper]

You could glue the outside edges and cut them on a bandsaw, ten or twenty at a time.

Kevin.