accu cutter
12-12-2010, 09:25 AM
#11
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I have the Go because it's easier to move around then the Studio. The more you use the Go or Studio the more you realize how useful it it. If you have more then 1/4" - 1/2" fabric waste you are using it incorrectly. One thing to remember is the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height for proper ergonomic cutting.
12-12-2010, 09:42 AM
#12
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I totally love the GO!!! The studio is bigger and very heavy...you can buy more dies for the Studio but for me the dies they have for the GO work fine...I love it! it not hard to crank if you use a few layers. If you try to do a ton of layers at once it is harder is harder on your mat. Totally worth the money!
12-12-2010, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by phatquilts
Do I understand this correctly, the crank must be turned manually? Some of us also have finger, wrist and shoulder issues.
The concept of the accu cutter is terrific; maybe one day I will be able to try it out for a few days-do they rent it out.
The concept of the accu cutter is terrific; maybe one day I will be able to try it out for a few days-do they rent it out.
make sure when using it that it is on a table lower than waist height.
This will take the stress of turning off of the neck and shoulder.
Machine needs breaking in so start with one piece of fabric if you have neck, back or hand issues.
I have those problems and have learned to back down to a level my body issues handle.
This machine is so much fun though.
12-12-2010, 10:00 AM
#14
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I just got a Baby Go. I love it. Thanks for the tip about lower than table level. I wanted it for making appliques with fusable on the back. I make a lot of Linus quilts and hand appliques just wouldn't hold up. The Baby Go is about the size of a medium to small handbag and not much heavier. I'm trying to finish up all of my Christmas sewing projects so that I can spend more time with my new toy.
12-12-2010, 02:55 PM
#16
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It awesome for all shapes....you will Love the Go...I would not get the baby go to me that is a bit to small. I wish the Go did larger shapes like a 10 inch square. I use the 6 1/2 inch square all the time. the triangles are awesome and it cuts off the ears. I am hoping for the tumbler die for Christmas...told my son that is what I want...
12-12-2010, 05:53 PM
#20
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Wha-a-a-a- Hoooooo! My AccuQuiltGo Christmas present arrived last week and I have been shooting out precise cut squares and triangles ever since. While I have not made anything with them, I sure have been delighted as I demonstrated the process to everyone who has come through my house. :)
Now here comes my stats and testimony for my new play toy: I am into my Social Security years, have worn out the pads between my knuckles from my stenographer to computer tap dancing years, and arthritis has swollen the rest of me. I have three artificial joints and have had nine operations in my lifetime BUT nothing is going to keep me from quilting during my retirement, especially since I now have an AccuQuiltGo. I do charity and Project Linus quilting and am anxious to get delivery of the dies for strips and rectangles. The basic die that comes with the first purchase only entices one to buy what one would use more (ingenious business ploy for sure). As for the cute animal, etc. cutouts, I doubt that I will order those dies since I am not into applique but I could see where someone would utilize them.
At first, I thought turning the handle would be difficult but it is not. Hint: I start the die rolling with side with no material if I am just cutting a 4-inch square. My first cuts were six pieces of fabric. Then I experimented with eight layers. Yes, it was hard BUT, after grabbing the iron and pressing those eight layers, everything rolled right through.
Now here is my additional excitement: If one places right sides together of coordinating fabrics, then after cutting, one goes straight to the machine! No layering of two different pieces and no pinning is required because they have just been pressed(rolled) together extremely tight.
Blade safety--well, I have yet to feel those surgery sharp points as they are embedded deep within the die-sponge. I will, however, keep this machine and dies in a cabinet where children cannot reach, plus out of the way of anyone accidentally hitting the handle which sticks out. It would have been nice had the manufacturer made a handle lock.
Good luck everyone.....hope SantaClaus brings you one too.
Now here comes my stats and testimony for my new play toy: I am into my Social Security years, have worn out the pads between my knuckles from my stenographer to computer tap dancing years, and arthritis has swollen the rest of me. I have three artificial joints and have had nine operations in my lifetime BUT nothing is going to keep me from quilting during my retirement, especially since I now have an AccuQuiltGo. I do charity and Project Linus quilting and am anxious to get delivery of the dies for strips and rectangles. The basic die that comes with the first purchase only entices one to buy what one would use more (ingenious business ploy for sure). As for the cute animal, etc. cutouts, I doubt that I will order those dies since I am not into applique but I could see where someone would utilize them.
At first, I thought turning the handle would be difficult but it is not. Hint: I start the die rolling with side with no material if I am just cutting a 4-inch square. My first cuts were six pieces of fabric. Then I experimented with eight layers. Yes, it was hard BUT, after grabbing the iron and pressing those eight layers, everything rolled right through.
Now here is my additional excitement: If one places right sides together of coordinating fabrics, then after cutting, one goes straight to the machine! No layering of two different pieces and no pinning is required because they have just been pressed(rolled) together extremely tight.
Blade safety--well, I have yet to feel those surgery sharp points as they are embedded deep within the die-sponge. I will, however, keep this machine and dies in a cabinet where children cannot reach, plus out of the way of anyone accidentally hitting the handle which sticks out. It would have been nice had the manufacturer made a handle lock.
Good luck everyone.....hope SantaClaus brings you one too.
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