which direction do you cut with your rotary?

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03-03-2011, 04:45 PM

kriscraft99

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I pull towards my body (I know.. not the safe way) but when I push away, I loose strength in my wrist.

Which direction do you cut when using your rotary cutter?

03-03-2011, 04:45 PM

dakotamaid

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Away from me.

03-03-2011, 04:47 PM

JulieR

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Toward me.

I KNOW! We aren't supposed to do it that way but I find it easier, too. I'm trying to break myself of it recently.

But boo. :(

03-03-2011, 04:48 PM

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03-03-2011, 04:52 PM

SuziC

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I always cut away from myself.....safer :!:

03-03-2011, 04:52 PM

frugalfabrics

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I cut away from me....I use my long ruler and ease my hand down the ruler so my grip is maintained and the ruler doesn't tilt on me.

03-03-2011, 04:53 PM

tomilu

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I'm a lefty, so cut opposite from rightys, but always away from the bod.

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03-03-2011, 04:53 PM

DogHouseMom

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I used to do it toward me, seemed natural. Then I saw someone doing it going away and it looked easier. I tried it and it was - so now I do it away from me. I'm much steadier this way.