Pre Cut panels, sold in bulk. Possible?

[Derek]

How much would it cost me to get enough pre cut panels for 4-5 32 panel bags? Is it even a possibility to buy pre cuts? I despise cutting things out and would just really like to focus on the stitching part of bag making. Haven't yet found a preferance in size, but open to pretty much anything. I would hope to get at least 4 different color variations, and type of material isn't too much of an issue. Something like 60 pents and 100 hexs.

[D.]

Lazy!! Cutting panels isn't that bad.

I don't believe that anyone sells pre-cut panels, but a few people have played around with laser cut panels, which is a really good idea.

These are pics that Nathan uploaded of his laser cuts.


I guess if you beg him enough he could try to arrange to get some cut for you??

[Derek]

I am lazy, but it's mainly because I am the shittiest cutter there ever was. I'ver heard of this, freakin' lazy man's dream. Guess it's time to bust the lipstick out.

[jaust]

the part of creating a pattern and cutting everything out is really important to achieve an understanding of how the sizes of the template work out and to find a style you like...

don't leave that part if you want to fully understand how you can create a good looking and well shredable footbag!

[mc]

Derek,

This isn't a suggestion for pre-cut panels, but check point 1 on my advanced stitching tutorial (http://modified.in/footbag/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=21394) if you need help with cutting faster and more accurately.

Matt

[Derek]

Michael: I'm not saying I want to always skip this process, I'm just trying to get on my feet. I usually get detered from cutting out that many panels at first, and end up just busting out a 14 panel. I really want to do a 32, just tracing and cutting takes me almost 2 hours(if I'm trying to be perfect). And that's for 14 panels. I just want these pre cuts at first because I want to be sure I can even make a playable 32.

Matt: Definitely some nice pointers, much appreciated. Going to try some more 14's and see how well it helps.

[C-Fan]

Bruce Dole ("Dolercoaster" on these forums) lasercuts panels. I'd PM him and see if you could work something out.

[Derek]

Thanks Ken! But I am not so bitch made about cutting anymore, maybe once my stitching is top notch.

[Eskimo Joe]

I measure the height of my hexes and the height of my pents. So if a pent is 2.2cm I make a set of parallel lines across the fabric the same height as the panels I need. Then I flip the template over and repeat. When done, I use a roller blade to cut the strips then finish off the panels with nice sharp scissors. Saves me about 30-60 minutes compared to when I draw all over the fabric.

A few people use strong magnets to hold about 4-6 layers of material together with the panel drawn onto the top panel and cut all at once, repeat till finished.