bikermutt07 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Posted December 18, 2017 An 8' pine 1x12 will work for making big cuts. I just made some on my floor with a 6' straight edge. I think it was about a 30.00 investment. Use this set up after you get your nice top on, then you won't be tempted to cut straps on it. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Sledzep01 Posted December 18, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 18, 2017 I will look again at hobby lobby and michaels. I bought a large one from Amazon that is 18x24 I did not think they came much larger. WOW I just did a few better searches and found one that is actually 4' x 8' way too much coin for someone who hasn't stitched a total of 30 inches yet... But I did see a 36x48 for about $70. I think that will be my next move. IAs I think this through I want to leave an area at one end for my hamering and stuff so when I biy another in the spring I will have a 2 foot strip of just wood at one end for other things. Sled Quote Remember, Whether you think you can, or think you can't. You're Right! Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins
Members Fowlingpiece Posted December 18, 2017 Members Report Posted December 18, 2017 Just cover it with a sheet of HDPE. Quote
Members rodneywt1180b Posted December 18, 2017 Members Report Posted December 18, 2017 (edited) The melamine and hard board options both have the advantages of being cheap and easy to replace. The melamine is also easy to clean. HDPE would be a great choice but most likely expensive for a 4x8 sheet. Rodney EDIT: I think the others and i are suggesting a new surface as opposed to finishing the existing one because you said the existing surface is rough. You want a smooth surface. The new surface over the top would be clean, easy, and smooth. Edited December 18, 2017 by rodneywt1180b Quote
Members Fowlingpiece Posted December 18, 2017 Members Report Posted December 18, 2017 A 1/4" thick 4x8 sheet of HDPE will run about 110.00 plus shipping if you don't have access locally. Probably less than 200.00 total and you have a full coverage cutting surface. Quote
Members Sledzep01 Posted December 19, 2017 Author Members Report Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, Fowlingpiece said: A 1/4" thick 4x8 sheet of HDPE will run about 110.00 plus shipping if you don't have access locally. Probably less than 200.00 total and you have a full coverage cutting surface. So HDPE is a cutting sheet? How thick is normal? 1/4 inch? What about the 5 ply double sided turbo versions? do I need a specific thickness I should look for? I just saw this for 48 x 96 x 1/4 inch for $96.22 https://www.interstateplastics.com/Hdpe-Black-Sheet-HDPBE~~SH.php?&vid=20171219040311-8p&thickness=0.250&dim2=48.00&dim3=96.00&qty=1 Or this one 48x96 but only 1/16 thick. would that be good enough? under $50 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=45356&gclid=CjwKCAiA693RBRAwEiwALCc3uxhCC7uTirzWsFkGlXMGSK0CqSoAsoIaHwGHPDXZD_YAyFAT7GIEMBoCV9sQAvD_BwE Edited December 19, 2017 by Sledzep01 Quote Remember, Whether you think you can, or think you can't. You're Right! Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins
Members brmax Posted December 19, 2017 Members Report Posted December 19, 2017 I think the thickness really needs to be more than a 1/16” inch. Just for a tip and what i will only be looking for is something thats states “ wont warp”. good day Floyd Quote
garypl Posted December 19, 2017 Report Posted December 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Sledzep01 said: So HDPE is a cutting sheet? How thick is normal? 1/4 inch? What about the 5 ply double sided turbo versions? do I need a specific thickness I should look for? I just saw this for 48 x 96 x 1/4 inch for $96.22 https://www.interstateplastics.com/Hdpe-Black-Sheet-HDPBE~~SH.php?&vid=20171219040311-8p&thickness=0.250&dim2=48.00&dim3=96.00&qty=1 Or this one 48x96 but only 1/16 thick. would that be good enough? under $50 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?sku=45356&gclid=CjwKCAiA693RBRAwEiwALCc3uxhCC7uTirzWsFkGlXMGSK0CqSoAsoIaHwGHPDXZD_YAyFAT7GIEMBoCV9sQAvD_BwE Just for fun I checked the cost to ship the 1/4” piece to Georgia - with shipping my cost will be $346.00! I think I will stick with a $19 piece of tempered hardboard and a couple of cutting mats from Hobby Lobby... Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Fowlingpiece Posted December 19, 2017 Members Report Posted December 19, 2017 Garypl, Check in GA for the product. https://www.thomasnet.com/georgia/high-density-polyethylene-hdpe-62200639-1.html Quote
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