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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:27 AM
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    suggest you research cutting with the rotary cutter. I believe cutting toward you, while cen be done is a REAL safety issue.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:35 AM
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    just a message for all of you who cut towards your body. Please please be CAREFUL. Those cutters are so sharp and can do a lot of damage. It only takes one slip and major damage is the result.
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    Always away. Learned my lesson the hard way.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 05:49 AM
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    The correct way is away from yourself unless you want to cut your self.
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    From a safety standpoint - should you slip when cutting towards yourself - instant hysterectomy! No joking aside - that is so way dangerous! You say you lose wrist strength? Are you sitting or standing when you're cutting? For long cuts (WOF) standing, at a proper height table or counter, is the preferred method that we teach.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:29 AM
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    I push away from myself but whatever works for you is okay. Just be careful!
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:31 AM
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    Always cut away from me.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by Lilrain
    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.
    this, I believe is the way many quilt teachers teach as the correct way to do it
    Yes this is what works for me. Maybe a fingerless glove with wrist support would be helpful.
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    Old 03-04-2011, 06:41 AM
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    Away from me
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    Away from me. And close the blade cover every time I set it down.
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