I got a email asking how I can do 10,000 in 15 min. , so I will explain.
I am cutting 5 layers of pillow ticking at a time. Each layer is 32" across x 32" long. 1" patches. 32 x 32 = 1024 patches per layer. Do it all twice & you have 10,048 patches.
Years ago I could cut 10 layers at a time. But as I got older I can't & it makes me real uneasy trying, & it is just easier to cut 5 & do it twice & have good clean cuts & not be afraid I am going to cut off a finger if the thing breaks.
The board has measurements marked on it. 1" is easy to follow. 1.25 is a lil harder as you have to make sure you lined up correctly each time on both ends.
When you make all your cuts one way, you lift the guild, rotate cutting mat 90 deg, put the guide on & cut the other way all the way across & you have all your square patches cut. Put them in a ziplock bag & mark the size & yer done.
If 3-4 guys go together & buy the mat, guide & cutter, you will have about $15 each in it, & it will last you all a lifetime & not much expense. All of you buy a couple bolts of material, you can cut a lifetimes worth of patches for all of you in half a day. I just bought it myself as I didn't have anyone close shooting bp at the time.
Keith Lisle
Note: When you find a bolt of material that is the correct size thickness you like, I suggest you buy all of it, as it is getting more inconsistent every year. Used to be able to rely on the SKU# but that is a thing of the past too. Apparently they are all buying in bulk & don't care about consistency, just bulk price.