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Thread: Those of you with wrist/shoulder/arm issues who want a cutting machine,

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    Those of you with wrist/shoulder/arm issues who want a cutting machine,

    Accuquilt is coming out with a new one in November. I believe it's called the Go! Big. This could be a boon to those who have difficulties with manually turning the crank on a Go!, Go Baby, or Studio cutter. Here is a link to a video about the Big:
    http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/accuquilt/64725

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    Just watched the video, this is awesome! Might have to start saving my pennies.
    Have a great day sewing and remember to "not sweat the small stuff"!!



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    Quote Originally Posted by dakotamaid View Post
    Just watched the video, this is awesome! Might have to start saving my pennies.
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    Nice but pricey. I would have to quilt a lot more and sell them to justify it. BUT, hats off to anyone that gets it

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    Quote Originally Posted by solstice3 View Post
    Nice but pricey. I would have to quilt a lot more and sell them to justify it. BUT, hats off to anyone that gets it
    I think for a hobby you should get what you can afford. When was the last time you heard a fishing enthusiast say he / she needed to sell a lot of fish to buy that new fishing gadget?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheri.a View Post
    I think for a hobby you should get what you can afford. When was the last time you heard a fishing enthusiast say he / she needed to sell a lot of fish to buy that new fishing gadget?

    So true!! Going to a pro footgame game cost about as much these days. DH can drop $500 at Bass Pro or John Deere in no time. His last hunting jacket was over $600 on sale. Did he need a new hunting jacket? Yes his old one wasn't made from the lighter warmer fabric that is available today. And he said he was getting older and weight made a big difference. Same with turning or not turning a Go for me. I preordered one for my Christmas present.
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    Wonderful tool to use for anyone with health issues. Like arthritis and so on.
    Don't know much about the products, but I believe it is worth keeping an eye on.
    It is expensive, but could be worth saving or a nice gift for Christmas. (How many of us have received costly gifts and didn't use them or wore them expensive earrings just once).

    Thanks for sharing this info with us
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    I have arthritis and had a Go! cutter and did not use it as it was very difficult for me. I said to a friend that I would wait a couple of yrs and by that time they would figure out a way to do this with a power source....THEN I would find the cutter worth the investment ..... by the time you buy the dies and the doo dahs, it is a serious investment. I'll keep my eye out for this one in NOV....thnks!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I am sooooo glad I saw this! I was going to pick up a GO at their home location but didn't line up our trip return with the hours they are open. I now will wait till this new one is available! I have been waiting for an electric one for several years now. Woo Hoo!
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    I knew that they would eventually add electric power to it. Of course I have the studio and can't afford to buy this one since I'm on limited income, but I think it would be worth the investment. I have been bugging my hubby for years to "motorize" my studio, but he hasn't yet. Maybe I should "threaten" to buy the new one. lol
    Thanks for sharing the info.
    Have a blessed day.

    Linda

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