Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal?? >

Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??

Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??

Thread Tools
 
Old 04-13-2011, 07:38 AM
  #81  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Kansas
Posts: 211
Default

I have and really like olfa cutters. Recently bought the new Ginger (sp?)with a 50% coupon at JoAnn's and it's like cutting through butter!!!! Really nice.
stormatsea45 is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 08:06 AM
  #82  
Super Member
 
grammysharon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Monmouth, Oregon
Posts: 5,884
Default

The cutting blades need to be changed often. From what you say I think you need a new blade not a new cutter. :D
grammysharon is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 08:14 AM
  #83  
Super Member
 
feffertim's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Desert Hot Springs Ca
Posts: 2,633
Default

I really love my martelli also, I have several cutters but I usually end up using the Martelli. It feels so good in my hand.
feffertim is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 09:12 AM
  #84  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Tallmadge, OH
Posts: 5,120
Default

I have the Olfas, too. I have the kind you squeeze and the blade comes out. It feels "rubbery" and it feels good in my hand.
matraina is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 09:24 AM
  #85  
Super Member
 
chuckbere15's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Madison Heights, MI
Posts: 1,069
Default

Harbor fright sells 45mm blade for about 1.99 and they work well. I don't think the are the best, but at that price, you can afford to change your blade more often. When the rotary cutters start to leave string, it is time to change the blade. I notice this a lot when cutting multiple layers. However, when I cut a single layer, I don't get the string affect with a duller blade.
chuckbere15 is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 10:10 AM
  #86  
Senior Member
 
lauriequilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Hardy, Arkansas
Posts: 926
Default

I have a gingher and just love it! I also have 45mm and 60mm Olfa and they work fine too. I only buy the blades at Joann's when they are 50% off.
lauriequilts is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 10:16 AM
  #87  
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 214
Default

Blades have to be changed pretty often.
grandma anna is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 10:19 AM
  #88  
Super Member
 
Bluelady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kaneohe, HI
Posts: 2,041
Default

I prefer my Martelli's. The bend in the handle makes it so much easier on my wrist and shoulder.
Bluelady is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 10:55 AM
  #89  
Super Member
 
Central Ohio Quilter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 1,370
Default

I have several different brands, but my favorite is my Gingher. I got it at JoAnn's for 60% off at a Black Friday Sale.
Central Ohio Quilter is offline  
Old 04-13-2011, 11:23 AM
  #90  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 2,571
Default

Olfa rotary cutters.
justlooking is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GreyQ
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
18
12-23-2013 09:39 AM
AndiR
Main
51
03-25-2012 07:52 AM
manley
Main
61
09-06-2011 08:00 AM
Quiltgranny
Main
43
05-24-2010 05:45 PM
Eddie
Main
63
08-28-2009 08:42 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