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Has anyone here made a cutting die before?

Is there any big secret besides bending a metal strip into shape?

I want to use mine to cut felt and fabrics like that.

>> No.1052695

>>1052693
>big secret
...there is more engineering than "bending a metal strip into shape"... but for diy use, yes you can do that, or at least sharpen it before bending.

>> No.1052698

Die cutting rules can be hard to find for cheap in small quantities, shop around. Since you're only cutting felt, stuff on alibaba will do, unless you need a specific blade profile.

As for making the actual die, drill holes every inch in order to screw the steel rule into a wooden template after bending. Actual distance will change depending on the shape of the die. Use the wooden template to assist in bending.

>> No.1053190

Shape your metal, sharpen, hit down with a hammer. I wouldn't bother with a serrated edge.

>> No.1053205 [DELETED] 

>>1052698
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1X2b0kq9EE&feature=share

>> No.1053233

Use a thin kerf saw to cut a groove in the upper plate to guide the blade into place when making the die.
Over-cuts for corners are fine.