Anyone used a jig before?

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JSR
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Re: Anyone used a jig before?

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Hmm, so they're expecting you to have a big press then? My press is only 15" square which means I'd only be able to use 6 of the 8 positions. Normally, I press 9 at a time (positioned 3x3) - which wouldn't all fit on a single A3+ sheet of paper.

I wish I'd paid more attention in my woodworking/metal-working classes back in school! :wink:
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Re: Anyone used a jig before?

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I cut a kind of jig using my mount cutter out of 1.5mm mountboard. It's not as thick as the clocks & tiles I use it for but works fine for me. I tape the subli paper to the one side & then position it over the clock so I know the print is central. I have one set up for BMS's polyester mouse mat, 15cm gloss ceramic tile & 19cm diameter clock. I only print 2 clocks/mats or 4 tiles at a time on an A3 press but it has saved me time on big jobs.

The bleed isn't an issue for me as I don't print all over but you could protect the mountboard with greaseproof paper I'd have thought.

If anyone would like to see one I'd be happy to send 1 or 2 out for someone to try/look at :)

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