Cutting circles out of styrene

[ambrose457]

I have a Captain America figure and I don't like the shield. I want to make a new one.
How can I can a 3 inch circle out of a .060'" (1.5mm) sheet of styrene?

 

[Merkin]

If you are after a perfect circle, you can buy a compass with a scalpel blade in the non-pointy end. As you scribe the circle it actually cuts the card.

Or the obvious way is to use a compass to draw a circle (or draw around a glass or something with the correct diameter) then cut it out with scissors and then sand to shape.

Brad

 

[garyjd]

Bruce, You might be able to find a circle template with the the diameter you're looking for.~Gary

 

[quang]

Hello Bruce,

I'm using THIS. Works perfectly.

HTH

Q.

 

[RobH]

I have what Quang has!!!

And it's very good.

 

[georges64]

I have the same thing, not of this brand,but it is very practical and useful .
g64

 

[ambrose457]

Thanks for the help!
I searched the Micheal's website and found the OLFA Compass cutter. I called my local Micheal's and all they could find was a paper circle cutter that cost at least twice as much. But, I decided to go check it out anyway. After wandering around the store, I found the drafting section with the OLFA cutter. And the best part is I had their 40% off coupon.

Well, I cut my first circle. It's a little time consuming, but it works great.
Thanks again!