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kiteguy · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:23 pm Post subject: Hot cutting circles

Hot cutting circles free hand....No way! Make a template, yes. Even easier way is to get some of the metal stove rings which come in various sizes, if you want to cut circles larger than a can lid.

You can use the inside circumference for a smaller size or the outside circumference for larger sizes on each ring.

Here is a photo of a couple that I have.

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Kitesquid · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 1:53 pm Post subject:

Great idea!!!!!!

I have also used mixing bowls, and thought of using an empty car rim.

BTW Steve sells trammel points that fit Tony Sticks that come with an attachemt to accecpt a Hot Knife. That way you can cut any size circle you want to as long as you have a pencil type hot cutter.

I dont have a set, nor have I uesed one so I cannot talk about how good they work, but I have always been satisified with the tools/parts I have bought from him.
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Dennist3 · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject:

What a creative Idea!....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I actually was thinking about that problem today!!

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Gary · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:04 pm Post subject:

Great idea, Dave.

Whether I use an 'innie' or an 'outie' depends on which piece is scrap. If the circle is needed, I use the outside of the circle. If the hole is needed, (say, in a foil rib) I use the inside.

It never fails for me. My knife always goes galloping off in the wrong direction when I try to cut a corner . . . Embarassed

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CJQ · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: Cutting Circles

This is a home made tool that I use to cut circles 2" in diameter or more.
Anything smaller I use an object that meets my dimensions.

Doug LaRock · Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 48 Location: Yakima, Washington

I use 1/8" tempered masonite to make templates out of . It can be saw cut to any shape and it is not too expensive for a 4 x 8 sheet. It doesn't absorb heat near as bad as metal does and it resists heat very well. I have templates that have been used to cut hundreds of pieces,and are still in desent shape.

Doug