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Old 10-26-2014, 08:59 AM
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What is the best rotary cutter to use when using the June Tailor Shape Cut? I tried my 45 and it just didn't fit, cut the plastic. Thanks for helping me with this.
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:02 AM
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I don't think there is a "best" one. I just use my Olfa. I have cut the plastic more than once. I will be watching to see what others use.
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:12 AM
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I love my Shape Cut -- it really helps get things "squared up." I notice that when I use it a lot (with my 45mm rotary cutter) I do have to change the blade more frequently. Also, it really helps to guide your rotary cutter in the slots if you hold the rotary blade at closer to a 90degree angle. Trying to roll through the slots with the handle more horizontal (almost parallel to the mat) puts the blade in contact with the plastic more than holding it almost straight up. This has been my experience but I'm interested in what others have found.
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I use my 45 - as long as you get it in the bottom slot, no problem. I try to be a little more conscious of what I am doing - works for me.
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:27 AM
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I have the same problems with my rotary cutter not wanting to fit into the slots. My rotary cutter is the blue Dritz one that is easier to hold. I seldom use it for being scared I will have an accident.
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:09 AM
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there is a smaller rotary cutter. I would think that one best.
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MartiMorga View Post
I use my 45 - as long as you get it in the bottom slot, no problem. I try to be a little more conscious of what I am doing - works for me.
I agree, if I don't start it at the slot I have trouble but I have used the 45mm and also the smaller rotary cutter with this system and quite well. This works great for stash busting!
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Old 10-26-2014, 11:42 AM
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It's so easy to cut the plastic. I wish it was a little stronger. The Shape Cut Pro cost me $130 in Australia so I really don't want to damage it.
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I love my Shape Cut and use my 45mm Olfa cutter with no problems.
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I use my Shape Cut with a 45mm Olfa cutter also and have no problems. I do start the blade in the slot. It's important to pay attention to the angle at which you hold the cutter. My bet is that there are some brands of cutter that do not do well with the Shape Cut; Olfa cutters (and I've used several different designs of Olfa) have consistently worked for me.
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