Members nylonRigging Posted January 29, 2020 Members Report Posted January 29, 2020 What is your 'cutting table' top ? for running blade on for pattern template cutting . I like to use 4'x8' sheets 1/8" polyethylene sheets to cut/make all my permanent pattern templates . stays ridged , easy to cut even tight radius pattern designs . Just throw down on the material on the cutting table with weights on top, and trace, then cut . I buy plastics like abs in 4x8 ft. sheets from commercial warehouse in this area , and I use a nice size stack of 4x8' every years with internal stiff plates in items I sew/sell . For you to save money over a place like retail chain-store sales . Tap plastics (they are expensive) you have to buy from larger supplier . You are going to need at a minimum Acrylic hardness to run a blade around the edge . Sheet metal would be good for big large volume cutting with running a blade . . Quote
Members Riemer Posted January 30, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 30, 2020 19 hours ago, fredk said: a. 3mm = 1/8 inch, 6mm = 1/4 inch - close enough for government work, b. I use a big heavy weight on the template to hold it down c. I suggest you use a rotary knife on thin material You're too good to me, Fred. Yeah, a rotary knife is a great idea. The blades are darn expensive, but now that I think about it, what a time saver it will be cutting out dozens of the things. 19 hours ago, kgg said: How large do you need the template to be? kgg The largest one would be 12" x 16". 18 hours ago, nylonRigging said: What is your 'cutting table' top ? for running blade on for pattern template cutting . I like to use 4'x8' sheets 1/8" polyethylene sheets to cut/make all my permanent pattern templates . stays ridged , easy to cut even tight radius pattern designs . Just throw down on the material on the cutting table with weights on top, and trace, then cut . I buy plastics like abs in 4x8 ft. sheets from commercial warehouse in this area , and I use a nice size stack of 4x8' every years with internal stiff plates in items I sew/sell . For you to save money over a place like retail chain-store sales . Tap plastics (they are expensive) you have to buy from larger supplier . You are going to need at a minimum Acrylic hardness to run a blade around the edge . Sheet metal would be good for big large volume cutting with running a blade . I have a 4'X8' cutting mat. That's good to know!! I was worried about acrylic because of how hard it would be to cut to size (which would then be a benefit when it comes to using it as a template). Polyethelene seems like a good choice. I'll have to see if there are any commercial outfits here. Quote
kgg Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 I would suggest buying a sheet of HDPE in 3/8 or 1/2" thickness. Up hear HDPE is commonly know a puck board as it is used in lining the side walls of hockey arenas. A 4'x 8' sheet then can be cut easily with a jig saw or table saw to the sizes / shape you need and a sheet should cost about $150 to $200 CA. 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
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