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Patch Cutting Tool
TDM:
This certainly isn’t my original idea, but I’d been wanting to try it and it works very well. And fast too. I bought a cheap HF 1 1/4” hole saw, ground off the teeth, then filed/sanded a cutting edge. Sawed off a section of old cedar fence board, about 20”, the length doesn’t really matter. Cut an equal board width of .020” fabric at twice the length, then stapled the fabric ends to the board. Wasn’t sure if I had the edge sharp enough but it cut fast and smooth. Was able to make 124 patches from both sides in a couple of minutes, very little waste. This size is great for .45-.50.
Gtrubicon:
Isn’t it neat how well it works! I did the same thing last fall. I just yesterday burned up a 3/4” hole saw at work. I’m gonna dress it up for making patches for 32 cal.
bluenoser:
Yep- sure beats a punch. I have been cutting patches that way for quite some time now and fold and press the fabric several layers thick to allow cutting multiple patches at a time. Haven't counted, but I think 6 or 8. For safety, I have a small square of 1/4" pressed board having a hole slightly larger than the patch cutter that I hold on the fabric when making the cut.
I cut wads the same way, but one at a time.
Hawg:
I cut mine at the muzzle.
TDM:
--- Quote from: bluenoser on March 16, 2024, 01:50:12 AM ---Yep- sure beats a punch. I have been cutting patches that way for quite some time now and fold and press the fabric several layers thick to allow cutting multiple patches at a time. Haven't counted, but I think 6 or 8. For safety, I have a small square of 1/4" pressed board having a hole slightly larger than the patch cutter that I hold on the fabric when making the cut.
I cut wads the same way, but one at a time.
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A buddy of mine suggested the folded layers to me today. I’ll definitely give that a try.
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