Efficient patch cutting

[duewer1]

Just thought I would share my method for cutting patches. I use a rotary fabric cutter, a ruler and a self healing mat. I used to use scissors but have found this method to be far superior. If the rotary cutter has a very sharp blade, I can cut up to 4 layers of fabric at the same time. I like to cut about 1” squares. I cut one direction, then line everything back up and cut the other. This is #40 drill cloth that I bought the other day. I was able to cut about 650 patches in about 45 minutes. Let me know what you think.

 

[smokeum54]

Last time I cut patches, gave my nephew 5 bucks and a Snickers bar. He made little over 1k in a afternoon

 

[French Colonial]

Just thought I would share my method for cutting patches. I use a rotary fabric cutter, a ruler and a self healing mat. I used to use scissors but have found this method to be far superior. If the rotary cutter has a very sharp blade, I can cut up to 4 layers of fabric at the same time. I like to cut about 1” squares. I cut one direction, then line everything back up and cut the other. This is #40 drill cloth that I bought the other day. I was able to cut about 650 patches in about 45 minutes. Let me know what you think. View attachment 261418View attachment 261420

I like this, a lot less waste than the sharpened hole saw I have been using in the drill press.

I am going to give this a try.

 

[Timber Wolf]

I use that same set-up to cut long strips for preluding and drying for breech cutting. Those rotary cutters and mats are nice.

 

[springfield art]

Just thought I would share my method for cutting patches. I use a rotary fabric cutter, a ruler and a self healing mat. I used to use scissors but have found this method to be far superior. If the rotary cutter has a very sharp blade, I can cut up to 4 layers of fabric at the same time. I like to cut about 1” squares. I cut one direction, then line everything back up and cut the other. This is #40 drill cloth that I bought the other day. I was able to cut about 650 patches in about 45 minutes. Let me know what you think. View attachment 261418View attachment 261420

I think you're pretty clever!

 

[EC121]

Been doing it that way for 20 years. I also trim the corners to make them octagonal.

 

[duewer1]

Last time I cut patches, gave my nephew 5 bucks and a Snickers bar. He made little over 1k in a afternoon

That was a great investment!

 

[BuffaloSoldier]

Looks like you're way ahead of the curve with your method.