Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
Someone told me the other day that a 60mm - 2.5" Olfa cuts better than its smaller brother, the 45mm, not sure of imperial equiv, maybe 2.75".
Can this be true? I would have thought it depended only on the blade.
If my hunch is right, then why the different sizes? I understand the baby is designed for tight curves but why the TWO larger sizes?
It's interesting -- in the USA there is no imperial equivalent for cutter blade sizes, they also go by 45mm 60mm, etc. Sneaking metricizm (I don't think that's a word, but I like it) I suspect.
:mrgreen:
Anyway, Cindy and I do nearly all our store cutting with 60mm blades, because all our cuts are WOF cuts, we're just lopping off lengths of fabric from the bolts, and the 60mm are easier to control and stay sharp a lot longer.
The only time I use a smaller blade is when I'm cutting applique pieces, then I turn to a tiny blade, 18mm I think it is, because it's easier to cut curves and do freehand work with.