Changed how I handle my color bar prep and it's saving me time

I used to cut all my color bars by hand with a tile saw, which took forever and wasted a lot of material. After a workshop in Seattle last year, I switched to using a wet tile saw with a diamond blade from a local hardware store. Now I can prep a full day's worth of color in about 20 minutes with way less waste. Has anyone else found a better tool for this job?

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3 Comments

nancy50026d ago

Ever try using a paper cutter for thin sheets? My friend swears by it for quick, straight cuts.

the_ryan27d ago

That shift from doing things the hard way to finding a simple tool is something I see all the time. People get stuck in a routine and don't question the basic steps. Your story is a perfect example of how one small change, like the right blade, can fix a huge time drain. It makes you wonder what other jobs we're overcomplicating because it's just how we learned. Really makes the case for stepping back and asking if there's a better method before you even start.

the_rose20d ago

Yeah but @the_ryan, that paper cutter trick only works for really thin stuff.