Cutting large circles and rings

[ultra]

iam not very wise to give advice

and iam also still a beginner to paper modeling

but all what i need is just a small scissor to cut circles out (small and big)

i guess u can do it 2

ultra stone

[eTraxx]

Here's a large assortment of circle templates

[bagpiper]

Originally Posted by Thomas Meek

I know it is off topic a tiny bit, but please,

B-Manic; in post #9, this thread, What is that thing? It is too cool! It is obviously part of something REALLY cool, but I haven't the foggiest idea what. Pray tell, for I am all agog.

Can I second Thomas' request to find out what that is. It is a beautiful model in it's own rights without anything else added.

Cheers
Jim

[looker]

Reading posts as well as posting posts might enlighten. #16. A case of post haste?

[bagpiper]

Originally Posted by looker

Reading posts as well as posting posts might enlighten. #16. A case of post haste?

Wow! Looker, you are such a font of knowledge I am amazed I never thought of that. Again I am sorry that I am not as perfect as you and missed the reply. You seem to want to get me annoyed for some reason. How about if you actually add something worth while instead of having a dig at me which you have now done twice.

How about you get an adult to help you with how to be nice with people.

Now leave me alone OK. I have done nothing to you.

Have a wonderful life mate. But please! Grow up.

Jim

[looker]

How about you get an adult to help you with how to be nice with people.

Do you think I should I ask Lancer for some tips?

On second thoughts, perhaps not.

[shrike]

Ignore is a wonderful feature. Funny, but I don't think I'd needed it here before.

Everyone has given great and varied advice, so I thought I'd add my own ha'penceworth.

When cutting circles out of heavy (1mm+) stock, my first step is to use a tiny drill to make the center hole. This is a little more precise that just using the compass point, and it positively locates the centre on the back as well. I use a bar-compass type cutter to lightly lightly cut the perimieter on both sides - not trying to cut through, but just to a depth of .25mm or so. This gives a guide to finish the cut with a knife.
It also saves wear and tear on the blades of the circle cutter, which are not always as easy to find and replace.
For large circular bits, I'll cut through, making a couple of passes on both sides. For smaller items I'll hack the piece out oversize and trim it down to shape with a series of slicing cuts removing little bits all the way around. (this lets you 'use up' those blades will dulled tips, but useful edges that seem to accumulate)
A light sanding if necessary and there it is.

[bagpiper]

Originally Posted by shrike

Ignore is a wonderful feature. Funny, but I don't think I'd needed it here before.

It's a wonderful feature Shrike, it sure is. :D

Cheers
Jim

[rmks2000]

eTraxx -
Thanks for the link.

Shrike -
Interesting technique. Never thought of cutting both sides of the card. It ensures a clean cut all the way through, just like cutting holes in doors for doorknobs.

[cgutzmer]

Originally Posted by bagpiper

It's a wonderful feature Shrike, it sure is. :D

Cheers
Jim

I just used it for the first time ever! It works well
Chris