Maureen

Keepsake is offering one for 49.00. Has anyone used or bought one of these. How accurate are they? They usually cost 79.00. Any input?

virtualbernie

This has been discussed before. Some folks like it, lots and lots HATE it. I'm one of the haters--it never worked for me--wouldn't even cut paper nor did it cut straight.

Lori S

I know several who purchased all said they much prefer the accuracy of rotary cutting themselves. This was when they first came out. Not sure if they improved any since then .

auntpiggylpn

I had one and couldn't get it to cut straight. I prefer my rotary cutter and ruller. I used it once to cut strips for a "toothbrush rug" and that was it. I got it as a gift when they first came out so it was expensive. I sold it about a year ago.

knlsmith

Yup.... returned it next day. I like using the shape cut ruler much better.

SuzanneG

Well, it may have been discussed before, but since I (and others) missed it, I'm glad it was brought up again. I've often wondered too about how useful these would be, so thanks for asking this Maureen.

I don't mind rotary cutting manually, but it seems that my blades dull faster and faster these days and they are pretty pricey. So I was looking to maybe save a bit of money over time and hopefully make my life a little easier in the process. But so far the responses don't seem too favorable for these machines.

CoyoteQuilts

SuzanneG, If you are still buying the regular blades for your rotary cutter you need to try the Harbor Freight 'carpet cutter' blades. They fit the 45 mm cutters. Some really like them (me) and others don't---they seem to have a few more 'duds' than the regular blades, but the last time I bought them they were 2.99 a package for 2. Don't ask for rotary blades if you go to the store, ask for the carpet cutter blades. They are usually in the first row of shelves just behind the registers. I have found they are usually just above eye level on one corner of the shelf units. They are also available on their site. Good luck!

mighty

I have one, and I do not like it! I guess I one of the haters.