Templet

I need to make a templet for my hanldes what is the easiest way? i tryed so tape and mark but i stretched the tape when i drew on the inside!

i like to cut the entire handle section out that way you can hammer and dolly it as you go. but i know what you're saying abut the tape method... i use it all the time. the trick is to use 2" masking tape and overlap the tape by 50%. when you pull each row of tape across, make sure there's no slack in it, but don't pull so tight that it stretches. once you've got your tape on there, rub a red or blue contractor's crayon around the opening. this will leave a nice crisp line on the tape the exact shape and size of your opening. then carfully peel the tape, stick it to your new sheetmetal, and cut away.
p.s. try not to cut with a cut off wheel as this will melt/burn the tape, the edges will start peeling up and you'll never stay on course. try to use a bandsaw, beverly shear, or even hand shears. nice and clean!

Like Adam said I cut the formed area out first.

I use butcher paper, and run a pencil around the edge to create a line. Then cut it out. Or, if my hands are already dirty I just rub my fingers on the cut edge over the top of the paper. The grease makes a dark line on the edge.

I pretty much use the same methods i tear off however big a sheet of masking paper and get a grease pencil or crayon and rub it arounf the area until it creates a nice out line then cut it out and transform it to metal and walla.

Originally posted by set



i like to cut the entire handle section out that way you can hammer and dolly it as you go. but i know what you're saying abut the tape method... i use it all the time. the trick is to use 2" masking tape and overlap the tape by 50%. when you pull each row of tape across, make sure there's no slack in it, but don't pull so tight that it stretches. once you've got your tape on there, rub a red or blue contractor's crayon around the opening. this will leave a nice crisp line on the tape the exact shape and size of your opening. then carfully peel the tape, stick it to your new sheetmetal, and cut away. p.s. try not to cut with a cut off wheel as this will melt/burn the tape, the edges will start peeling up and you'll never stay on course. try to use a bandsaw, beverly shear, or even hand shears. nice and clean!

i put the tape on the metal then cut it out w/ a exacto knife/razor blade so it scribes a line on it