Paper cuttung

[I-saw]

Originally Posted by workin for wood

Sounds like lots of wasted plywood happens here. Perhaps it would be a good idea to buy sheets of 1/8" hardboard. That stuff is like super hard cardboard and is cheap to buy. Scrolls pretty easy too.

I've used hardboard, but it can break up when doing small areas. The 3mm ply I use works out about £1 ( approx US$2 ) for each sandwich so it's not too expensive, though as you point out it is wasteful unless you make use of the ply rather than discard it.

I have looked at other materials, I've used a thin, tough cardboard shop display material which works ok, but I got that out of a bin (dumpster) so I don't have a supply of it.

Dust is another problem, ply dust doesn't do much damage, but the brown hardboard dust can stick to the paper & mark it.

[jigsue]

I do agree there is some waste, but isn't there always? ... the blades are not part of the finished project, nor the paper, the masking tape or spray glue. I do bear this in mind and use materials that are less than perfect, have knots or unsightly marks. I also re-use much of the waste in other projects. It is something you just have to live with it. If a project turns out, it is often worth it, if not, it is a learning curve. I try not to let use of material prevent me from experimenting.

Sue