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This is a DIY version of a professional cutting table, which is used by costumers and tailors to trace patterns, lay out and cut fabric.  I don't have enough flat table space with 360 degree access at home, and I'm guessing many others interested in sewing don't either.  I could also, with some care, be used to block knitting.
 
This is a DIY version of a professional cutting table, which is used by costumers and tailors to trace patterns, lay out and cut fabric.  I don't have enough flat table space with 360 degree access at home, and I'm guessing many others interested in sewing don't either.  I could also, with some care, be used to block knitting.
  
It needs to be slightly modified to suit the hackspace:  it must be storable (since taking up an entire table all the time is unfeasible...
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It needs to be slightly modified to suit the hackspace:  it must be storable (since taking up an entire table all the time is unfeasible. I propose building a top sheet consisting of a backing layer underlying cork, to be wrapped in kraft paper in- or ex-situ,  which can be clamped onto one of the tables when needed. The clamps will be dedicacted to this equipment.
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I am not sure what material is best to use as a backing; there doesn't seem to be an equivalent to homosote in the UK.  It needs to be available as a single piece the size of a table, be sturdy enough to survive being stored flat in the wood pile, and be light enough to be moved around by one person.
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The tables are 75 cm x150 cm x 3.25 cm.
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Budget:
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* Cork:  http://www.corkstore.co.uk/bb14-cork-roll---60mm-x-122cm-x-24m-276-p.asp  122cm x 250cm x 6mm.  (this will yield surplus cork!)  £116.80
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* Backing material: options:  MDF?  Fibreboard?
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* Adhesive:  Wood glue  apprx £5
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* Clamps: G-clamps, 6, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OIRVSC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000LFRWBO&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=069R2K0V7C16277PRFAF  <£1 each, £6 total
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* Wrapping paper: Something like this: http://www.londonofficesupplies.co.uk/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=137827&Category_Code=&oct=ba1  £40
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'''Total: ''' 168+ cost of backing material TBD.
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=== Pledges ===
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* [[User:wren|wren]]- £50

Revision as of 13:43, 11 September 2011

The hackspace needs something along these lines: http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cuttingtable/

This is a DIY version of a professional cutting table, which is used by costumers and tailors to trace patterns, lay out and cut fabric. I don't have enough flat table space with 360 degree access at home, and I'm guessing many others interested in sewing don't either. I could also, with some care, be used to block knitting.

It needs to be slightly modified to suit the hackspace: it must be storable (since taking up an entire table all the time is unfeasible. I propose building a top sheet consisting of a backing layer underlying cork, to be wrapped in kraft paper in- or ex-situ, which can be clamped onto one of the tables when needed. The clamps will be dedicacted to this equipment.

I am not sure what material is best to use as a backing; there doesn't seem to be an equivalent to homosote in the UK. It needs to be available as a single piece the size of a table, be sturdy enough to survive being stored flat in the wood pile, and be light enough to be moved around by one person.

The tables are 75 cm x150 cm x 3.25 cm.

Budget:

  • Backing material: options: MDF? Fibreboard?
  • Adhesive: Wood glue apprx £5

Total: 168+ cost of backing material TBD.


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