Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
another question about rotary cutters >

another question about rotary cutters

another question about rotary cutters

Old 09-18-2009, 06:30 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 486
Default

I also have a fiskars like bevanger ( I am on my third one) but for some reason, the nut that holds the blade together keeps coming loose. :( Does anyone else have that problem or am I doing something wrong?
It's a little frustrating as the blade wobbles and makes a bad cut when it loosens up. Does this make any sense to anyone? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Laurilli
laurilli is offline  
Old 09-18-2009, 06:33 AM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Quilt4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Merrimac, MA
Posts: 9,019
Default

Mine did the some.
Quilt4u is offline  
Old 09-18-2009, 06:37 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
foxxigrani's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 755
Default

I have one that does that too, and I believe its a fiskars, hmm think it might be a bad cutter? Also its a bigger one, 60mm I believe. what size is yours?

Rita
foxxigrani is offline  
Old 09-18-2009, 07:20 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 486
Default

Well, I am glad (sad) to hear it's not just me. My cutter is a 45mm.
Laurilli
laurilli is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 12:42 PM
  #5  
Super Member
 
oatw13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,685
Default

If I understand you correctly, the nut is working itself loose from the screw.

If that's the case wrap some plumber's tape around the threads of the screw and replace the nut. That should help tighten it up so the nut stays put until you want it to move. Good luck!
oatw13 is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 01:00 PM
  #6  
Power Poster
 
amma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Out searching for some sunshine :-)
Posts: 58,856
Default

On mine, if the nut is tightened too much the blade won't roll, so I think that is why mine will loosen up...I got in the habit of checking it each time I go to cut fabric.
amma is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 01:03 PM
  #7  
Power Poster
 
dunster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Posts: 15,141
Default

Mine does that too. I quit using it in favor of another brand.
dunster is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 01:19 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
genghis khan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 522
Default

Green loctite will also work to keep the nut secure but also be removed when you need to chage blades.
genghis khan is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 04:05 PM
  #9  
Super Member
 
Moonpi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Central FL
Posts: 4,829
Default

I routinely flip my blades over when they start wearing out, with no ill effects. I'm not sure they have "right" or "wrong" sides.
Moonpi is offline  
Old 09-22-2009, 06:57 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Alturas, CA
Posts: 9,393
Default

I've never had that problem.
pocoellie is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
live2teach
Main
36
06-05-2017 11:49 AM
sewingsuz
Main
5
12-21-2013 07:23 AM
manley
Main
61
09-06-2011 08:00 AM
msariano
Main
11
10-04-2010 01:31 PM
quilterj
Main
16
03-21-2008 03:55 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter