Originally Posted by cimarron
Speaking of gadgets, etc. - Can anyone advise me regarding Martelli ErgoCutter 2000? I've had "carpel tunnel" issues at times (not too much lately thankfully). Somewhere I read these rotary cutters were better for wrists, etc. Considering purchasing one, but I am wondering a couple things: First, do they have a safety guard (cannot tell in photos) and secondly, how did the transition go for folks who use this equipment. (oh, and 45mm or 60mm?) I would appreciate your advise folks. Thanks for any help.
I've been using mine for about a year and love it. As long as the blade is sharp, you are not putting any extra pressure on your wrist or finger, which is what is strained using any straight rotary cutter. Your wrist stays straight as you cut so there's no twisting. Mine is 45 mm blade.
There is a safety guard. As soon as you start rolling it, the guard flips back. Then just flip the switch on the side when you are done cutting to roll it back over the blade. You don't even need to let go of the cutter to do this.
I highly recommend it for anyone who has wrist issues or carpel tunnel.
Barb