martelli and gingher rotary cutters
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Originally Posted by Ninnie
I have never seen a Martelli,In what ways is it different from a Olfa?
http://www.martellinotions.com/
If you click on their video section, there is a video demo of the rotary cutter on the website (on the second page of the video demos).
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The Martelli cutter is a great option to think about. It is an ergonomic design that really does do what it it is promoted to do. It relieves the position of the wrist and arm that causes repetitive motion problems - i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis elbow, etc.
Those who already have these problems may find that they can cut again and for longer periods of time without aggravation.
The time to learn a new way to hold the cutter is a short learning curve and worth it in my opinion.
The replacement blade issue is that some rotary blades have an irregular small inner circle instead of smooth that can damage the 'stem' that holds the blade in place on the cutter. If the small circle is smooth, it doesn't have to be a Martelli blade replacement on the 45 mm. The 60 mm cutter does need a Martelli blade.
I do not work for the company, lol - I asked all these questions at a Martelli demo at a large Quilt Show.
Those who already have these problems may find that they can cut again and for longer periods of time without aggravation.
The time to learn a new way to hold the cutter is a short learning curve and worth it in my opinion.
The replacement blade issue is that some rotary blades have an irregular small inner circle instead of smooth that can damage the 'stem' that holds the blade in place on the cutter. If the small circle is smooth, it doesn't have to be a Martelli blade replacement on the 45 mm. The 60 mm cutter does need a Martelli blade.
I do not work for the company, lol - I asked all these questions at a Martelli demo at a large Quilt Show.
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I have the Martelli but ever since I tried to change the blade I can't get the thing back together again GRRR!!!!! I had long since thrown the wrapper in came in out by the time I changed the blade. I'm going to the Fort Worth quilt show tomorrow and if they are selling them there maybe I can get them to show me how to get it back together. I usually don't have a problem putting stuff back together, must have a trick to it or something or......ok, maybe it's me!
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Originally Posted by Lisa
I have the Martelli but ever since I tried to change the blade I can't get the thing back together again GRRR!!!!! I had long since thrown the wrapper in came in out by the time I changed the blade. I'm going to the Fort Worth quilt show tomorrow and if they are selling them there maybe I can get them to show me how to get it back together. I usually don't have a problem putting stuff back together, must have a trick to it or something or......ok, maybe it's me!
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Just received today the Gingher rotary cutter I purchased through e-bay.
I think I like it - it feels nice -
I got it (and a spare blade) for $19.99 plus $5.00 shipping, which I thought was pretty reasonable.
Might buy a Martelli, too just because - - -
I think I like it - it feels nice -
I got it (and a spare blade) for $19.99 plus $5.00 shipping, which I thought was pretty reasonable.
Might buy a Martelli, too just because - - -
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