Rotary Cutter Game Changer
#31
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,015
Did you know for more accurate cuts the smaller cutter size 28mm is the better one? It will cut through four layers easily and does not push the fabric near as much ahead of the blade like the bigger cutters does. And the blades are cheaper too. I use the smaller cutter a lot for sub cutting.
#33
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: northern minnesota
Posts: 2,375
Did you know for more accurate cuts the smaller cutter size 28mm is the better one? It will cut through four layers easily and does not push the fabric near as much ahead of the blade like the bigger cutters does. And the blades are cheaper too. I use the smaller cutter a lot for sub cutting.
#34
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,015
I have a basket for my rotary cutters on my cutting table. I have a dozen or more. I seldom use the same one for each cutting job so they all keep sharp for a long time.
Use to be the cost of a new cutter was the cost of the blade. So I got the new cutter every time. Lots of door prize wins, gifts, and clearance sales.
Use to be the cost of a new cutter was the cost of the blade. So I got the new cutter every time. Lots of door prize wins, gifts, and clearance sales.
#39
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: In the Midwest
Posts: 242
I have used an Olfa deluxe 45mm cutter for years. Because of the angle of the blade, I can easily cut through 4-5 layers of fabric while sitting at my sewing desk (cutter handle is parallel to the work surface). The Framore standard cutter feels heavy and has a much chunkier handle than the Olfa. I am unable to use it while sitting because the handle of the cutter needs to be angled at least 135 degrees in order for the blade to cut properly (cutter handle nearly perpendicular to the work surface). It feels very awkward. I staying with my Olfa deluxe.cutter.
#40
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 163
I agree with cashs mom, I've always used a 60mm so this would seem small to me, but I do like the idea of the ball bearings. Must be popular though if it's out of stock...may have to break down and try one...for curiosities sake.