Shirt *Construction* techniques

[jruley]

Yes 0,8 mm...

What about using thin plywood and a scroll saw?

[Gerry]

Yes 0,8 mm...

What about using thin plywood and a scroll saw?

Although that's a nice idea, the problem with wood is that it can warp, even if it's a ply. Especially the case when steam is involved (bearing in mind it would be used as a pressing template). It has to be thin too, because the shirting has to fold over the template. It would probably be too fragile for that reason.

I actually own a guillotine, so using aluminium really appeals to me. I'll get a better edge than the card I use for pressing.

[jruley]

I actually own a guillotine...

I hope what you own is what Americans call a "sheet metal shear".  Over here the term "guillotine" means the original apparatus for exterminating political enemies.  Though the principle of operation is the same  ...

[Hendrick]

I actually own a guillotine...

I hope what you own is what Americans call a "sheet metal shear".  Over here the term "guillotine" means the original apparatus for exterminating political enemies.  Though the principle of operation is the same  ...

Works well on spouses, too...

[Gerry]

I actually own a guillotine...

I hope what you own is what Americans call a "sheet metal shear".  Over here the term "guillotine" means the original apparatus for exterminating political enemies.  Though the principle of operation is the same  ...

It has both meanings over here.

[Schneiderfrei]

In Australia a Guillotine generally refers to a large bladed intrument for cutting sheet paper.

[Gerry]

In Australia a Guillotine generally refers to a large bladed intrument for cutting sheet paper.

same here, but it can also refer to sheet-metal cutters. The one I have looks exactly the same as a paper guillotine, but was designed for cutting fiberglass circuit board. It'll cut aluminium no problem.

[Hendrick]

In Australia a Guillotine generally refers to a large bladed intrument for cutting sheet paper.

same here, but it can also refer to sheet-metal cutters. The one I have looks exactly the same as a paper guillotine, but was designed for cutting fiberglass circuit board. It'll cut aluminium no problem.

Now that you mention it, we used to use phenol based sheets to cut press forms and the like. It came in weird colours but worked perfectly and was heat resistant to 120 degrees celcius. It was also used as stitch guides as in the pics. I can find it nowhere these days... The pale ones are more like thick cellophane but equally good; the are fly form stich guides.




Cheers, Hendrick

[Hendrick]

Here are the other ones

[Gerry]

Yes 0,8 mm...

I was just wondering Hendrick, doesn't overheating of the aluminium present a problem? I can imagine my fingers getting burnt doing this! 

[Hendrick]

Aluminium cools down fast.. Plus, you can always laty a clpper (large version) on it to fix.

You can also put screw some small cabinet knobs on your forms (flat screws!) like they do in the industry fo casual multipocketed stuff and the like

Cheers, hendrick

[Gerry]

Aluminium cools down fast.. Plus, you can always laty a clpper (large version) on it to fix.

You can also put screw some small cabinet knobs on your forms (flat screws!) like they do in the industry fo casual multipocketed stuff and the like

Cheers, hendrick

Thanks Hendrick. No idea what 'laty a clpper' means ( ) but I like the idea of screwing on a knob (if necessary). I found a good deal on eBay and will order tonight (not that I'll be making any shirts this month!).

[Hendrick]

I use an old clapper, a firm underarm long that I sometimes use on pressforms. I will also not be making shirts this month, im finishing a children's sample range...

Cheers, Hendrick

[Gerry]

I use an old clapper, a firm underarm long that I sometimes use on pressforms. I will also not be making shirts this month, im finishing a children's sample range...

Cheers, Hendrick

Ah, I use a clapper anyway, so I should be alright. Good to know, thanks again.