Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Help! Does everyone have problems with rotary cutters? >
  • Help! Does everyone have problems with rotary cutters?

  • Help! Does everyone have problems with rotary cutters?

    Thread Tools
     
    Old 01-30-2010, 04:57 AM
      #21  
    Super Member
     
    Oklahoma Suzie's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Aug 2008
    Location: Home town: Rehoboth, MA Now living in OK
    Posts: 7,774
    Default

    I think it may be put together to tightly.
    Oklahoma Suzie is offline  
    Old 01-30-2010, 12:11 PM
      #22  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Nov 2007
    Location: SW Iowa
    Posts: 32,855
    Default

    I have put mine together wrong and it was a nightmare. A blade should last more that half a quilt.
    littlehud is offline  
    Old 01-30-2010, 01:27 PM
      #23  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: May 2008
    Location: FL
    Posts: 16,574
    Default

    Originally Posted by Flagmom
    Thank You to everyone for your suggestions. I have tried them all. I first checked to see if I only had one blade in and then if I had put it together right. I changed to a different mat that I had just purchased. I losened the nut a little but for some reason as I use the cutter the nut works loose to almost falling off. I have to keep screwing it back on. Nothing seemed to remedy my situation. I did manage to get the squares blocked and I am now ready to continue sewing. Hopefully top will be finished tomorrow. I guess I am going to have to invest in another cutter when I can manage to save enough money to buy one. Thanks again
    Do you have the nut on right?
    Is the nut in the back? Is it seated right? Just suggestions.
    sewnsewer2 is offline  
    Old 01-30-2010, 01:50 PM
      #24  
    Power Poster
     
    BellaBoo's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Front row
    Posts: 14,646
    Default

    Here is how to change the blade from Fiskars website:
    http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/4...structions.pdf

    If you are having trouble, they have excellent customer service.

    ....if you need to ask a question, just click on our Live Help button, or if you have a broken tool, please call customer service at 1-866-348-5661 or drop us an email at: [email protected]. ...............
    BellaBoo is offline  
    Old 01-31-2010, 07:09 PM
      #25  
    Member
     
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Location: bend oregon
    Posts: 16
    Default

    Boy I thought I was the only one that had trouble with rotary cutters. I have to admit I've owned three all different brands and I just can't use them. I gave up and went back to scissors (I know stone age!) Now I wonder if I just had the dang things put together wrong! I really decided it was because I was left handed and all the right handed companies were against me, okay I only thought that for a minute but it felt good to blame someone else besides myself. And now that those cutters are boxed up someone where I'll have to find them and try again. Hopefully it will be soooo long scissors!
    vickiebouten is offline  
    Old 01-31-2010, 07:20 PM
      #26  
    Super Member
     
    Debra Mc's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Apr 2007
    Location: East Texas
    Posts: 3,021
    Default

    I have both kinds. The Fiskars is a little booty to put back together. Could do the Olfa with one hand. It's like others have said, it's either too tight or not back together right.
    Debra Mc is offline  
    Old 02-14-2010, 12:20 PM
      #27  
    Super Member
     
    tkhooper's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Feb 2010
    Location: Gladys, VA
    Posts: 1,626
    Default

    Hum, you mean it isn't because there is a right handed conspiracy? LOL.

    Looks like I'm going to be putting mine back together a couple of times and see if it improves. I just thought that it had a dull patch on the blade somewhere. Because it's like it's making a perforated line rather than a clean cut.
    tkhooper is offline  
    Old 02-14-2010, 12:29 PM
      #28  
    Senior Member
     
    patty48's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jan 2009
    Location: Ontario, Canada
    Posts: 399
    Default

    I'm having the same problem. My blades aren't lasting like they used to. I buy only Olfa blades and have been very disappointed with my last couple of blades, so much that I bought a new cutter. Didn't solve the problem, but I have a nice new cutter (ergonomic).
    patty48 is offline  
    Old 02-14-2010, 12:31 PM
      #29  
    Senior Member
     
    Maksi's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Oct 2009
    Location: Europe
    Posts: 739
    Default

    I have a very cheap mat and I use rotarycutters from the tool store. They are cheap and so are the blades. When I started quilting I couldn't afford a Olfa rotary cutter. A friend showed me the cutters in the toolstore. They are cheap but only for righthanded persons. I like them.
    Maksi is offline  
    Old 02-14-2010, 12:37 PM
      #30  
    Power Poster
     
    Join Date: Dec 2008
    Location: Western Wisconsin
    Posts: 12,930
    Default

    Originally Posted by vickiebouten
    Boy I thought I was the only one that had trouble with rotary cutters. I have to admit I've owned three all different brands and I just can't use them. I gave up and went back to scissors (I know stone age!) Now I wonder if I just had the dang things put together wrong! I really decided it was because I was left handed and all the right handed companies were against me, okay I only thought that for a minute but it felt good to blame someone else besides myself. And now that those cutters are boxed up someone where I'll have to find them and try again. Hopefully it will be soooo long scissors!
    Try the Martelli rotary cutter. It is designed ergonomically so it is easier on the hands, plus they make a left-handed cutter. They have a video on the website that shows how to replace the blade. Here is a link:
    http://www.martellinotions.com

    You owe it to yourelf to get away from those scissors!

    Here is a link that explains how to use the Martelli cutter:
    http://www.martellinotions.com/productvideos.asp#video
    (Scroll down to select the rotary cutter video.)
    Prism99 is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    live2teach
    Main
    36
    06-05-2017 11:49 AM
    kamaiarigby
    Main
    12
    06-30-2013 02:21 PM
    Gayle8675309
    Main
    19
    04-18-2012 03:56 AM
    manley
    Main
    61
    09-06-2011 08:00 AM
    aggiebears
    Main
    17
    02-04-2011 06:26 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off



    FREE Quilting Newsletter