Members RoosterShooter Posted December 6, 2014 Members Report Posted December 6, 2014 I'm looking for a material that I can trace the outline of an existing strap and cut the material to make a template for future straps. I'm tired of tracing the standard leather strap that I've been using forever as a template, and make a true template for it. I've already looked at BlackHillLaser or whatever on Ebay, and they don't have what I need. I realize they do custom work, but I need a quick fix, and they are over 7 business days out. Thanks Quote
Members tomt Posted December 6, 2014 Members Report Posted December 6, 2014 I used a piece of lewon board to make a pattern once just sand it real good and you can drill holes in it and what ever else you need hope this make since Quote
Members Itch Posted December 6, 2014 Members Report Posted December 6, 2014 We buy 4' x 8' sheets of ABS plastic that are pretty cheap this works very well for us. Something like this http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23013 Quote Quality leather goods www.captain-itch.com www.Tennesseeholstercompany.com
Members KeepItSimple Posted December 23, 2014 Members Report Posted December 23, 2014 This Tandy video http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com.au/en-aud/home/infoandservices/leathercraft-videos/making-cutting-templates-video/making-cutting-templates-video.aspx?countryid=993 shows quite a neat way of making the patterns using a bag stiffener material. They have a supplies list under the video, This is a link to the bag stiffener material they use in the video. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com.au/en-aud/home/leathercraft-projects/making-cutting-templates/9072-00.aspx Quote
Members jfdavis58 Posted December 23, 2014 Members Report Posted December 23, 2014 Assuming you want an end pattern--the buckle or tab hole layout and spacing. What's in between is just a long rectangle?!?! Quilters template plastic. Available at hobby and craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby (look for it hanging from a peg near the self-healing rotary cutter boards and rotary cutter supplies, scissors and nippers and C-Thru rulers) also sewng fabric and notions stores like Joanns. Sheets are typically about 18 by 24 inches, translucent and about $4.00 a sheet. Cuts with sharp heavy duty scissors or a sharp blade, can be punched and sanded, accepts Sharpie marker with a short drying time. Can be stored flat or rolled and takes a long time to yellow-I've got 15 year old patterns that are still as clear as the day I cut them. Generally impervious to damage from the typical leather work solvents, dyes and paints-but it will show color stains. Quote
Members TheLoudOne Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 I use believe it or not, wall paper border. It's durable and you can roll it up. Quote
Members thefanninator Posted February 1, 2015 Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Sounds like you need a strap cutter. Wouldn't that do the trick? http://springfieldleather.com/29508/Strap-Cutter%2CThe-Original/ Edited February 1, 2015 by thefanninator Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
Members Tramps Leatherworking Posted February 1, 2015 Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 In a pinch I use poster board that can be purchased just about anywhere... Quote ~Tramp~ Experientia magistra stultorum --- (Experience is the teacher of fools)
Members thefanninator Posted February 1, 2015 Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 In a pinch I use poster board that can be purchased just about anywhere... I do this too. Design on the computer, print out and glue to poster board then cut out. Quote http://www.instagram.com/fannintexas/
Members lcrane Posted February 7, 2015 Members Report Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) We use the plastic sheets used to make your own stencils.. it's basically the same as the quilters stuff but a little thicker. You can find it in the scrap book isle where the sell the die cutters and stencil isles at places like hobby lobby Edited February 7, 2015 by lcrane Quote Lara‹
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