kywoodmaster Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I did some compound cut ornaments over the last few weekends. This was my first attempt at this type cutting. 2 things that I learned really quick are #1 the wood has to be square and #2 the pattern has to be folded accurately. Just a tip for anyone doing these patterns. If you have a scale rule it is the greatest tool going for folding the patterns. Line up the center line atop the triangle and it makes a perfectly straight crisp fold. Just thought I would throw this out. Fab4, WayneMahler, OCtoolguy and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Good tip and your first two comments are right on point. scrollingforsanity and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 Other tips on folding patterns.I If you are folding longer patterns ( Wands ), a HF 18" sheet metal brake works very well. Stumpy Nubs has a recent video about a shop made jig to make it even easier to use ( this will be a winter project ). I tried a pair of sheet metal locking pliers ( wide jaws ) but the edges are mismatched, another winter project. When using a ruler, a "bone folder" will allow you to crease the paper without cutting the paper fibers. OCtoolguy and scrollingforsanity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 I use a steel straight edge and a knife to make straight folds in patterns. I line up the straight edge and make a very light cut using the straight edge as a guide that only cuts part way into the paper. The pattern will fold right on the cut line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) I also use straight edge and razor knife to score the fold. Also, when I am making the bird houses, I reduce to pattern so it is 1.25” x 1.25” square. It makes a huge difference when cutting the piece, plus less lumber. And, personally, I think they look nicer versus the 1.5” square pieces. I forgot to add, the birds are reduced in size also. Edited November 15, 2022 by Gonzo Jim McDonald and BadBob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 good tip on folding a pattern BadBob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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