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Old 01-24-2011, 10:16 PM
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So today I put in a brand new blade - worked great...then I used it to cut some batting and now its dull as all get out - is this common? do you have a seperate cutter or scissors you use for batting?
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Old 01-24-2011, 10:17 PM
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I have an old rotary cutter that I use for batting. It will ruin a good blade!
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Old 01-24-2011, 10:29 PM
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i use old cutter for batting dulls the blade
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Old 01-24-2011, 10:43 PM
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Never thought of it, Thanks for the tip !! Do often have to do clean up on the board afterwards.
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Old 01-24-2011, 11:38 PM
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I cut my batting with scissors just for this reason. Maybe keep a second cutter and use the duller blades in it :D:D:D
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Find cutting batting such a pain. Never seems to come out straight. Will use old cutter from now on. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 01-25-2011, 02:51 AM
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Yep I have different ones for different jobs, and lord help anyone who touches my scissors. It seems that anytime they need to cut something they come straight to my sewing room. Honey got a good firm heads up 2 days ago. He laughed.
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Old 01-25-2011, 06:37 AM
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Yes! I have a differnt pair of scissors just for bating.
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I use a different one for batting and pp cutting. I also use it for cutting denim.
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Old 01-25-2011, 07:26 AM
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I'm like Alex Anderson....why have a good pair of scissors-or 3 or 4 if you're afraid to use them. I USE my scissors and will sharpen them when needed. In fact, after about 10 years of hard use, on pair of ginghars needs to go in.
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