patch cutter

[Okie Hog]

Works for me too.

 

[Billnpatti]

There's no need for any fancy or expensive cutting devices. A pair of scissors will do the job quite nicely. There is no functional difference between a square patch and a round one. Neither you, your gun nor the target will know the difference. If you want to make a bunch of patches at one time, just get one of these little devices https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Classic-Stick-Rotary-Cutter-45mm-Multi-Colored/27173191 They make cutting a bunch of patches a breeze. Be sure to get one of the cutting mats, too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Self-Healing-Cutting-Mat-12-x-18/24548295

 

[Adui]

~Snip~Neither you, your gun nor the target will know the difference.

:stir: I tend to disagree. The gun and target wont know the difference but I can sure see the difference between round and square :rotf: :hatsoff:

 

[fishmusic]

Yay, Bill. That is my preferred method. Not hc or pc but quick.
:hatsoff:

 

[AZbpBurner]

Just a humble opinion but if someone wants to make a patch cutter out of a hole saw and they have guns of several different calibers, one saw size will work.

Mathematically, a .45 would use a patch that is about 1 3/16 in diameter.
A .50 would use a patch that is a bit over 1 1/4 inches and a .54 would use a patch that is a bit over 1 3/8 inches.

With a 1 1/4 inch saw only being about 1/16 inches larger than the size for a .45 and about 1/8 inch smaller than a .54 patch, it can easily work for both.

Remember, those differences are the difference in diameters so the radial difference from the center of the bore to the edge of the patch is only 1/2 of those values.
That makes the error for the 1 1/4 inch diameter patch when using it on a .54 caliber gun only about 1/16" of an inch.

In any case, the 1 1/4 inch patch is going to be at least 1/4" larger than the octagon on the barrel so the error will never be noticed by you or the round ball. :grin:

I found a 1 1/4" Osbourne Arched Cutter (Brand New & Free shipping), but the guy wanted $50 for it - or best-offer. Getting to be more of a wisea$$ in my elder years, I offered $18.50 as more annoyance than anything else.

They accepted the offer, still with Free Shipping & I see that it has already shipped.

 

[Scota4570]

I made several cutters for 36- 4-bore calibers. At a buck each that is less than $5 for all my needs. Masking them from hole cutters lets you make them any size on the cheap. The very large and small are possible.

I also have arch punches, expensive to buy and slow to use. The hole saw cutters are very fast, I can make several hundred patches in a short session. I'm results oriented so it works for me.

The only drawback is that there is some waste of patch material. Square patches will get 100% utilization of the cloth. I however, don't have the dexterity or patience to hand cut patches.

 

[Billnpatti]

The gun and target wont know the difference but I can sure see the difference between round and square :rotf: :hatsoff:

Hmmmmmmm :hmm: O.....Kay :haha:

 

[Black Hand]

Square patches will get 100% utilization of the cloth. I however, don't have the dexterity or patience to hand cut patches.

Rip cloth to width, stack a few strips and cut into squares with shears. Presto - hundreds of patches in very little time. Any material that might be left over becomes char...

 

[pab1]

There's no need for any fancy or expensive cutting devices. A pair of scissors will do the job quite nicely. There is no functional difference between a square patch and a round one. Neither you, your gun nor the target will know the difference. If you want to make a bunch of patches at one time, just get one of these little devices https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Classic-Stick-Rotary-Cutter-45mm-Multi-Colored/27173191 They make cutting a bunch of patches a breeze. Be sure to get one of the cutting mats, too. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-Self-Healing-Cutting-Mat-12-x-18/24548295[/quote]

I've used a rotary cutter for years and have been very happy with it. Using it (with the cutting mat) and a straight edge I cut several layers of material at once. In no time I have a pile of patches.

 

[Kansas Jake]

X2 on the rotary cutter and cutting mat. It also works good to cut up old t shirts to make cleaning patches.