Re: [GZG] Turnwheel Templates for Button Makers

I've tried swivel blades in a drafting compass. I'm afraid the compass
was
particularly cheap and there was an unfortunate wobble, but you might
have
a better set around to give a try.

The_Beast

Jerry wrote on 04/01/2007 11:21:28 PM:

> Hey everybody,
>
> Something else people were asking about at GZG-ECC and I
> just remembered
> to put it up as well:
>
> http://www.warpfish.com/jhan/ft/turnwheel.pdf
>
> These turning wheels are meant for bases or for little
> turning guides for
> FT.  They're designed for "Badge-A-Minit" button makers,
> but, with a little
> scaling, could probably be used for other button makers as
> well -- or just
> cut'em out and glue them to your favourite circles of
> cardboard.  (Which
> is a heck of a lot cheaper then buttons, if a tad more
> time consuming.  (8-) )
>
> Though, if anybody out there has figured out a way to cut
> out consistent
> circles out of cardboard or foamcore, and to do it quickly, I'd be
> much obliged if they'd share the idea.  (8-)	(i.e.
> something faster then
> tracing a template with a knife...)

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