Members JamesR Posted November 12, 2019 Members Report Posted November 12, 2019 This is my new jig for cutting and squaring off pieces. It was made of plywood and aluminum extrusions. The cutting end was part of a mat cutting device. I removed the grey blade holder and mounted it on block of polyethylene material. The block was routed to fit tightly in the aluminum extrusion so it slides smoothly with no side play. The extrusion can be tightened down to hold the piece in place while cutting. The fixed top piece is at 90 degrees to the piece that holds down the leather which gives me square corners. The mat cutting blades are quite sharp and give clean cuts. There is a groove beneath the blade so it clears the plywood surface with no drag. Quote
Members chrisash Posted November 12, 2019 Members Report Posted November 12, 2019 Great idea Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
kgg Posted November 12, 2019 Report Posted November 12, 2019 Nice simple functional design. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Hopup Posted December 21, 2020 Members Report Posted December 21, 2020 Great idea and will have to make one Quote
Members mike02130 Posted December 21, 2020 Members Report Posted December 21, 2020 Hmm, I just use a framing square and knife. Quote @mike02130 Instagram
CFM tsunkasapa Posted December 21, 2020 CFM Report Posted December 21, 2020 4 hours ago, mike02130 said: Hmm, I just use a framing square and knife. ^^^What he said^^^ Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Grumpymann Posted December 21, 2020 Members Report Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, tsunkasapa said: ^^^What he said^^^ Framing square.....? Fancy ..... Edited December 21, 2020 by Grumpymann Quote
Members maxdaddy Posted December 21, 2020 Members Report Posted December 21, 2020 That's a great idea and I can see where it would speed up straps as well as wider cuts. I would think that the wood channel in the base could be a problem with thinner leather. Like the leather would be pressed into the channel instead of lying on a flat surface. I have a paper cutter around here that works similarly and it's quicker than breaking out a square every time I need to cut paper. Quote
Members JamesR Posted December 26, 2020 Author Members Report Posted December 26, 2020 maxdaddy, Yeah, when the leather is thin (under 5oz) it can be a problem. I just put a second piece of scrap under it. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted December 26, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted December 26, 2020 me - roofers framing square for large pieces, woodworkers framing square for smaller. Rotary knife for thin leather, eg anything under 1.4mm or approx 3.5 oz Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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