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    Old 10-30-2013, 07:40 PM
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    I've been having trouble with my rotary cutter and finally my DH looked at it and discovered that the hole the screw went in was all worn and mis-shaped. Its so much better now with a new cutter. Didn't know those could wear out- DH said now he knows I quilt too much.
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    Old 10-30-2013, 07:47 PM
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    I've had mine for years and it's getting sort of wobbly but I never thought about it wearing out like that. Guess I need to check mine out. Thanks for the heads up.
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    Old 10-30-2013, 09:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by Cagey
    I've been having trouble with my rotary cutter and finally my DH looked at it and discovered that the hole the screw went in was all worn and mis-shaped. Its so much better now with a new cutter. Didn't know those could wear out- DH said now he knows I quilt too much.
    It is my understanding that they are guaranteed for life. I think you should call them, i bet they will send you a replacement. Assuming yours is an Olfa
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    Old 10-31-2013, 01:41 AM
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    ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..... I have spent the last week sharpening my blade because it seems to have a flat spot that I cannot see... betting this is the problem with my handle as well. Quilters are such a neat bunch! We learn from each other every single day!!!
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    Old 10-31-2013, 02:49 AM
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    Had a problem with my Ofla, and they do replace parts..
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    Old 10-31-2013, 07:08 AM
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    Have not had this problem yet!
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    Old 10-31-2013, 07:51 AM
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    What an ah ha moment! I kept thinking I had a set of warped blades. After your comment, I looked and mine is worn also. I guess all that pressure gets to those plastic parts. Off to buy another.
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    Old 10-31-2013, 07:58 AM
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    I've been changing blades after cutting only for a short while ..... maybe this is the problem. I've been wanting a different rotary cutter anyway ..... thanks for the insight.
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    Old 10-31-2013, 08:05 AM
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    Check with Olfa...if it's an Olfa, they have replaced parts for me for free.
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    Old 10-31-2013, 08:52 AM
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    Goodness, I buy new rotary cutters often. None of them are used over and over so they aren't getting worn out fast at all. I use Joann's 50% off coupons or Hancock 50% sale to keep a new cutter handy all the time. My last one was the Olfa Quick Change. I got it 75% off at Tuesday Morning store.
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