Using a Disk Cutter to make Ring!

[Somersetmaker]

I wish Cooksons' ring cutter had a clamp like the one in this vid - it makes this tool so much more versatile!

[stu_clouds]

I vote cooksons should stock the swanstrom disc cutter.

[Lisa Quinn]

I vote cooksons should stock the swanstrom disc cutter.

I think there are probably a dozen of us here that would go along with that idea !! Get a petition going Stu !!

[Dennis]

The Swanstrom Disc Cutter is unusual in that it allows you to clamp the sheet. Movement is always a problem as you can end up with half moons. However the Delrin positioning devices cost an extra $54. Someone with a lathe might decide to make these to save money(Peter perhaps?). Alternatively learn to solder and pierce, always useful skills, and save over $300 .

[stu_clouds]

hmmm its an initial saving, but if you are trying to keep up with demand you could use the usual time is money. i suppose it depends on particular circumstances.

[mizgeorge]

I used to clamp sheet into my old cutter with a small c clamp, which did help. The real difference is in the punch design though. The Swanstrom punches are angled, so they shear rather than just punching through the by brute force. I can easily cut .8mm sheet using a rawhide mallet, and only have to get my big brass hammer out for 1mm and up.

I would say mine has already paid for itself twice over, and I've only had it for a couple of months. Fantastic tool.

[Dennis]

Thank you George thats a clincher, D.

[Emerald]

but i dont really see why you would want to make a ring?

[ps_bond]

Because it's seamless?

[Emerald]

but there has to be an easier way GETI