Inexpensive way to cut paper shapes
Hi! I enjoy making paper boxes with cardstock that I normally have just cut by hand with scissors.
But I am to the point where I need a simple way that I can cut the paper shapes which doesn't take as long as cutting with scissors and isn't as expensive as purchasing a scrapbook die cutter (which I can't create my own die for anyway).
Does anyone have a less expensive idea that might help me?
Thanks!
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Aug 1, 2008. 10:43 PMRishnai
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I'm guessing you've already got your problem solved, but in the next couple of days I plan on making an 'ible on homemade cutting dies, if anyone happens to need one.
Jun 27, 2008. 7:40 PMkellybasinger (author)
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Yes. I think the roof flashing idea with an exacto knife is my best bet at the moment. I have the supplies so I can put it together tonight. Thanks, folks!
. With a little practice, an Exacto-type knife can be pretty fast.
Jun 27, 2008. 6:18 PMforgesmith
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Maybe cut a template from roof flashing (thin steel) or plastic (plexiglas), hold it down against the paper and run the exacto-knife around the outside? I'm surprised no one mentioned a DIY laser cutter yet...
I do templates with cardboard. Very simple and quick. I just did it today, actually, to cut out a ton of arrows. And even though I was using a big honkin' razor, they still turned out fine. :D
Jun 27, 2008. 8:48 PMforgesmith
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If it ain't cheap enough, you just ain't scrounged enough. :-)
Aug 1, 2008. 10:27 PMRishnai
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Give me 200 laser pointers and some time. Or even 200 dollar-store CD players and I'll have a functional cutting laser.
Jun 28, 2008. 10:59 PMforgesmith
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Stop tempting me! I've got parts but too much else to do!
Stop it already!!
...although I've been wanting to build a CNC mill, once that's done then just replace the milling head with a laser, for flat sheets don't even need the Z-axis just focus the laser...
Stop it already!!
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