which direction do you cut with your rotary?
03-03-2011, 09:16 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
I pull towards my body (I know.. not the safe way) but when I push away, I loose strength in my wrist.
I have done the crossover (right hand over left hand) cutting towards me when cutting squares and I'm too lazy to turn the fabric. I KNOW that's not going to end well for me one of these days. ;-)
03-03-2011, 09:57 PM
#38
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I cut away from me mostly, also do the crossover hand thing once in a while.
I love my slotted ruler - it's like training wheels for the cutter.
AND --- the most important thing -- if I start thinking "oh, I better be careful " I STOP.
Too many times, the next cut - I nick myself.
So, listen to that little angel on your shoulder - do not use a rotary cutter when you're tired or "under the influence". Just like the medicine bottles "do not operate heavy machinery"
It should also say "or quilting cutters!"
I love my slotted ruler - it's like training wheels for the cutter.
AND --- the most important thing -- if I start thinking "oh, I better be careful " I STOP.
Too many times, the next cut - I nick myself.
So, listen to that little angel on your shoulder - do not use a rotary cutter when you're tired or "under the influence". Just like the medicine bottles "do not operate heavy machinery"
It should also say "or quilting cutters!"
03-03-2011, 10:02 PM
#39
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Location: Washington state
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
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.
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