which direction do you cut with your rotary?

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03-04-2011, 03:37 AM

#41

lynnsv

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always away from me! Use an Omni Edge ruler--it has a 'lip' on it that catches on the edge of your mat. It's like an extra hand!!

03-04-2011, 03:44 AM

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Jaos

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Away from my body.

03-04-2011, 03:49 AM

#43

Shelbie

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If you are having trouble cutting away from you, check the height of your cutting surface and invest in an Olipfa ruler with the edge or lip that grabs your cutting board. A cutting surface at the wrong height makes the cutting job difficult. The edge gripping rulers are wonderful and I put the little sticky plastic dots or Invisgrip on my rulers to avoid slipping. I am a fast accurate cutter but last night at my LQS I was using their equipment and it was awkward. The table was too high for me, the cutter blade was dull and the ruler had no edge. It was a slow tough job.

03-04-2011, 03:54 AM

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noveltyjunkie

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Always away, and always standing up.

03-04-2011, 04:02 AM

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fabric_fancy

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always away from me, fabric is to expensive to bleed all over it

03-04-2011, 04:30 AM

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DeeBooper

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I always cut away from me.....I need my fingers for sewing,checking out this site and pushing buttons at the casinos...LOL

03-04-2011, 05:06 AM

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Deborah12687

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I go away from me

03-04-2011, 05:11 AM

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WendyG

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I am a lefty but can cut with either hand makes cutting simple, don't have to worry which way the fabric is laying. but no matter what hand I use it's cutting away.

03-04-2011, 05:20 AM

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scaroca

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away

03-04-2011, 05:23 AM

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lillybeck

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Quote:

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.

Which direction do you cut when using your rotary cutter?

I am with you on this one.