My Belt Cutting Setup Ain't "cutting It"

[msdeluca]

I make a lot of belts and it became clear all too soon that my 24" long cutting mat and 48" straight edge were not "cutting" it.

I found a nice 60" straight edge at Home Depot for $11. Johnson Tool.

I also found a place that offers remnants of poly cutting board for fairly cheap.

www.thecuttingboardfactory.com

Contact for remnant availability & sizes: joef@thecuttingboardfactory.com

I purchased two pieces of 8 1/2" x 60" x 1/4" for $11 each. Shipping was $20, so I bought two boards.

I'll lay the leather on the cutting board and clamp the rule to the workbench, then cut a nice straight edge in one motion rather than cutting 24", then moving the cutting mat, cutting the next 24", and so on. Once there is a straight edge on the leather, switch to the strap cutter.

Hope this helps...

Edited December 27, 2014 by msdeluca

[BDAZ]

http://hancockfabrics.com/cutting-mat-56-in.-x-33-in.-3546926.html

Cya!

Bob

Edited December 27, 2014 by BDAZ

[msdeluca]

You missed my point. The problem is getting the first straight cut so that you can start using the strap cutter.

[BDAZ]

Sorry, missed that but I do find the 60" mat is a lot easier to use than 8 1/2". I have it attacked to a custom made table with shelves for leather storage underneath.

Cya!

Bob