I use 1/16" and 3/64" paper phenolic. I tried formica, but it won't stay flat.
Tom
Aerofoam wrote:
> If you like plywood, you will love tempered hard board.(masonite)
> The best aluminum I have used is .015 that is used for rain gutters.
> Thick enough to stand up, thin enough for scissors.
> I find .010 to thin for anything but one time cuts.
> I have used masonite for most templates, it holds up for at least
> 300 cuts.
> I just made some with formica, but they warped.........
>
> Mark Mech
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> > For templates I use good ol' plywood.
> >
> > 1. Print the template on paper,
> > 2. Cut it out with scissors,
> > 3. Use 3M77 to stick the paper to the plywood,
> > 4. Take the plywood to the band saw and cut around the paper,
> > 5. Lightly sand the edges of the plywood to make it extra smooth.
>
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