Members dikman Posted August 28, 2017 Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) In another thread Red Cent mentioned he used a Quilter's template to aid in making his stitching pattern. Seemed like a good idea, but when I finally found one it was a tad expensive (over AU$30), so I spent some time on ebay and eventually found this - $2 shipped from China. Good enough for me. Max. diameter is 120 mm, about 4 3/4". Edited August 28, 2017 by dikman Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members RhodesAveDesigns Posted August 28, 2017 Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 eBay link? Please? I have a template used for engineering purposes, and a coupe french curve sets, but I like the possibility offered by this template in terms of pattern placement. And I know from past experience that the descriptive titles used by Chinese eBay sellers are seldom what I "think" they should be. Quote
480volt Posted August 28, 2017 Report Posted August 28, 2017 A bit off topic, but someone posted a link to these folks a few months ago: http://windfiredesigns.com/Products/index-products.html Sexiest circle templates I've ever seen. Quote
Members dikman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Drawing-Ruler-Template-Drawing-Round-Circle-Quilting-Patchwork-Stationery/132252951069?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Got it slightly wrong, it was $2.90 and it's now gone up to a whopping $3.80 (Aus). I did find others when I was looking, this was the cheapest then but prices do fluctuate on ebay. 480volt, those are very classy. Edited August 28, 2017 by dikman Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Dwight Posted August 28, 2017 Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 Well, . . . that's a pain, . . . "Seller doesn't post to the United States" May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members dikman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 That's bizarre! Looking at the exclusions it seems like most of the world is excluded!!! If you look on ebay there are others who sell these things, I'm sure some will post to the US. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members RhodesAveDesigns Posted August 28, 2017 Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 Dwight- I copied the auction title, then pasted it into the eBay app (or just use the classic site), and got several hits, all shipping to the US for a grand total of $3.53. Thank you for posting the link; this time, the seller's title was purely descriptive, unlike some eBay listings. Now, to wait 4-6 weeks.... Quote
Members dikman Posted August 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted August 28, 2017 No worries. Normally shipping from China to Oz takes anywhere from 3-5 weeks, this one came in just over a week! Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
garypl Posted February 18, 2018 Report Posted February 18, 2018 I’m planning a design that calls for concentric circles to create a border. I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to draw them. Went to Hobby Lobby today and while browsing around I found this circle drawing device that allows you to draw concentric circles up to 4” in diameter. Simply position the template, put a stylus in one of the holes and rotate the inner template. Move the stylus to another hole and draw another circle concentric with the first - simple and easy to get perfect results. With discount coupons I think the cost was about $2.80! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Joon1911 Posted February 18, 2018 Members Report Posted February 18, 2018 18 hours ago, garypl said: I’m planning a design that calls for concentric circles to create a border. I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to draw them. Went to Hobby Lobby today and while browsing around I found this circle drawing device that allows you to draw concentric circles up to 4” in diameter. Simply position the template, put a stylus in one of the holes and rotate the inner template. Move the stylus to another hole and draw another circle concentric with the first - simple and easy to get perfect results. With discount coupons I think the cost was about $2.80! Gary That’s perfect! Didn’t even know that I needed to buy a new tool... Quote "Make every product better than its ever been done before. Make the parts you cannot see as well as the parts you can see. Use only the best materials, even for the most everyday items. Give the same attention to the smallest detail as you do to the largest. Design every item you make to last forever." -Shaker Philosophy of Furniture Making
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