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Yet another patch cutting method

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Canute Rex

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I cut patches with arch punches. Punching one at a time was tough. Even in end grain it was hard to get a clean cut.

Trial and error got me to this.

Cut a strip of patch material about 3/8" wider than your arch punch. Maybe 30" or a yard. Fold over a square of material on the end of the strip. Then fold that square over in the opposite direction. And so on, until the whole strip is a zig-zag folded square stack. Then put that down on the end grain of a log, center the punch on it, and hammer away until you hit the bottom. You'll get a stack of patches and all but the bottom one will be cut cleanly.

Have fun!
 
We have two topics going on this and I just want to say that I'm not intending to critique other people's choices. I m just throwing it out there for those who may be new to ml and exploring methods.
 
I do something like that. I cut or tear (tear is quick and easy) then fold over and over. No zig zag. Then cut through the folds on each end. Less than a minute to a handful of square patches that shoot just like round ones.
I use a method black powder maniac shooter i seen on his YouTube channel. I cut in strips then cut so easy to tear at the muzzle of my gun. I roll up and put in an old pill bottle ad some vegetable oil olive oil... tothe rolls.
 
I cut patches with arch punches. Punching one at a time was tough. Even in end grain it was hard to get a clean cut.

Trial and error got me to this.

Cut a strip of patch material about 3/8" wider than your arch punch. Maybe 30" or a yard. Fold over a square of material on the end of the strip. Then fold that square over in the opposite direction. And so on, until the whole strip is a zig-zag folded square stack. Then put that down on the end grain of a log, center the punch on it, and hammer away until you hit the bottom. You'll get a stack of patches and all but the bottom one will be cut cleanly.

Have fun!
Instead of the end grain. I use a plastic (polypropylene?) cutting boards from Wally World. It keeps the arch punch sharp and provides a cleaner cut.
 
We have two topics going on this and I just want to say that I'm not intending to critique other people's choices. I m just throwing it out there for those who may be new to ml and exploring methods.
I think I'll have to start doing this. I have been using my wife's fabric cutting wheel. Cut strips, then cut squares off one by one. It's a pain.
 

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