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A couple of questions for those of you that own the Martelli rotary cutter

A couple of questions for those of you that own the Martelli rotary cutter

Old 12-30-2014, 12:36 PM
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I honestly have had to contact them so many times I didn't bother for the blade. Frankly I was tired of calling. But because of a different messup I got a blade for half price, at least (plus shipping so it still cost plenty).
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Old 12-30-2014, 01:42 PM
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Have you checked out their website. They have an informational video that might help you. Do don't use the Martelli like you use the other cutters.
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Old 12-30-2014, 02:42 PM
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Definitely watch the video if you haven't already.

I bought the giant monster mat, a rotary cutter, and two guides during the Red Line sale before Thanksgiving.

I love it all and the rotary cutter cuts through fabric like butter. You definitely need to contact them if watching the video doesn't solve the problem with your cutter.
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Old 12-30-2014, 04:32 PM
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I have this cutter and recently it is giving me the same kind of problem.
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Old 12-30-2014, 10:27 PM
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When I changed the blade on mine, I noticed that fuzz gets up inside where the blade goes. There doesn't seem to be a way to clean it out, other than shoving the blade in and using that to push the fuzz out.
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Old 12-31-2014, 05:53 AM
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Use a fine pin. I use a glass head quilting pin.
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Old 12-31-2014, 08:38 AM
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I found a little set of brushes used for cleaning small areas or machines (set of 5) at Amazon for under $2 that fit anywhere for cleaning my fine sewing areas:
http://www.amazon.com/Tattoo-Machine...achine+brushes

Possibly places like Harbor Freight might have them, too. Don't let the Tatoo Machine description throw ya! :-) The set is under $2, free shipping, but it takes a few days to get them. Just an idea. They help a lot in small, hard-to-reach areas.

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Old 12-31-2014, 09:48 AM
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Is this one of the ones that runs on a track on the new rulers.
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Old 12-31-2014, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Marysewfun View Post
I found a little set of brushes used for cleaning small areas or machines (set of 5) at Amazon for under $2 that fit anywhere for cleaning my fine sewing areas:
http://www.amazon.com/Tattoo-Machine...achine+brushes

Possibly places like Harbor Freight might have them, too. Don't let the Tatoo Machine description throw ya! :-) The set is under $2, free shipping, but it takes a few days to get them. Just an idea. They help a lot in small, hard-to-reach areas.

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I bought two inexpensive sets of brushes ( one stiff, one slightly softer) for cleaning my machine nooks and crannies, and the one that works best I dipped in sewing machine oil and dabbed it off on a paper towel to pick up fuzz in the bobbin area. Works great. I use a mustache comb to pull the fuzz out of the bristles.
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Old 12-31-2014, 11:13 AM
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I love mine, I had it for years, when it skips it usually means the blade needs sharpening or changing.
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