I have a 60mm rotary cutter, it's all I've ever used. I know a lot of you (most?) use the 45mm ones. Does anyone have both? How do they compare? Is one better than the other? Or just different?
I'm wondering if it would be worth it for me to buy a 45mm cutter.
Opinions, please!! :D :D
Thanks in advance!

I have both - I use both -

The one I use is the first one I can locate.

I have both and most of the time I use the 60mm only because the size makes it easier to find. :?

I have three the 45 , the 60 and the small one ( can not remember the mm, but is is not the micro small). I tend to use the 60 the majority of the time. If I had to give one up it would be the 45 , and I would keep the 60 and the small one. ( the small is nice for curves). Yes the blades are more costly , but it lasts longer.
The 45mm has been around longer than the 60mm, so I think alot have just gotten used the 45.

Seriously, the 60mm is nice for cutting fleece - which I found dulled it almost immediately.

If one has very small hands, a 45mm might be easier to handle.

Have both, use both. Keep 60 at my cutting table - it's easier on the hand when doing a lot of cutting. Have 45 at my sewing table, nicer to use for those quick cuts & trims. Can't imagine only having one!! But then I suppose I spoil myself when it comes to my quilting:)

I have a 60mm and a 28mm and use them both. I see no need for a 45mm at all. If you feel you need a smaller one, go for the 28mm. It's great on small pieces, curves, up to 4 layers of fabric, it's easy to control and the blades are cheaper! I use mine more than I do the big one.

I have a variety of rotary cutter sizes: 18, 45 and 60mm. For cutting around curved acrylic templates I like to use an 18mm. For general fabric cutting I think either a 45 or 60mm works equally well, but that being said I prefer my 60mm because it is the most comfortable for me to use. It's also a plus when cutting thick fabric like denim or twill.

I have a 45 and a 38, I use the 38 ,99% of the time. with a new blade I can cut 6 layers but usually only do 4 at a time. I feel wobbly with the bigger blade, like walking on stilts :shock:

I have both and use them both but I prefer the 60 only because I have big hands and I can grip the handle better.

I use both, I prefer my 45mm for cutting 4 layers and the 60 for cutting more layers and heavier fabrics :D:D:D

I have both but I only use the 60mm. I like it because I can use it no matter what the thickness of the fabric is. :)

I have both and I use the 60mm for stacking and cutting multiple layers
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LOL I HAVE THE 60 & 45 I ENDED UP WITH BOTH CAUSE I BUY THEM WHEN THEY ARE ON SALE @ JOANNS :)

I have both also, as well as the 28mm, 18mm and rotary point cutter. I like the feel of the 60mm best, however, I stumbled across a deal I couldn't pass up on Ebay sometime back for 45mm blades. Add those to what I had hoarded already and I'm set. Now I don't have the $$ for 60mm blades so I use it sparingly.

I have 60, 45 and 28. I use them all, but hands down my favorite is the 60mm.

Thanks for all the responses, everyone! I think I'll just stick with the 60mm that I have now. :thumbup:

Yes that is what happened to mine, I wish I could afford blades for mine, as it cuts fabric a lot easier when you are cutting in layers. God bless.

I have both and use both. My 60 is an ergonomic one, and I like that best. But the 45 is good if I'm cutting smaller pieces, trimming paper piecing, etc.

I have both and use both.

I have that 60 mm martelli and the blades are expensive for it.I accidently hit my blade on my ruler and that was not good.I use it for cutting through a lot of fabric at one time.It works so good.

The 60 mm blades have become outrageously expensive. I suggest going to a 45 mm cutter just for that reason!

That explains why JoAnns had it on sale so cheap.I wouldn't buy another one,but I do miss using it.

You can get some good deals on ebay. I got my 60 mm ergonomic cutter with several packages of blades for about $23 I think.

Thank you.I will look for them on there.

Same for me. The 45 is easier for me to control but for heavier fabrics, the 60 works better especially for fleece as someone noted earlier. I also have the itty bitty one for cutting around templates.

I have one of those itty bitty ones too.I barely ever use the 60mm.I miss it when I need it though because as yuou said it does do a great job on heavier fabric.

I had one of the ones that was supposed to use either 60 or 45 mm blades. It's headed for the trash as the blade will no longer stay down while you are using it (either size blade). Very disconcerting to be cutting and have the blade pop back up into safe position!

The 45mm blades are much more readily available so I'm going to just go with the 45mm one and the tiny one. I find I rarely use the tiny one though.

I use both and a 65mm for blocks with many intersecting seams. I use my 45mm for cutting strips and switch to a 60mm when cutting sewn strips. My 45mm could cut through it but dulls faster when cutting through multiple layers.

I use 45 Martelli Ergo cutter. Since I bought that all the other cutters lay in a drawer. I can cut all day and not get a sore wrist.

I have both, and I am like sewmuchmore, whichever I find first Actually when I started quilting, I got the 45mm, and used it till I almost wore it out, then got a few more. The 60 is what I use now only because its easier to find. lol. I have rings to hang them on hooks, but hmm where did I put that cutter????

Rita

I have all sizes. I prefer the 60 in my Martilli but it is dull. I am really ticked at the salesman who sold me it at a quilt show. He kept saying the blades would stay sharp while trying to sell me extra ones. I went to a smaller show this past weekend and there was a woman dealer there. She said the blades would dull and was not surprised that her male counterparts had said otherwise.
I have an autoimmune disease that effects my muscle strength and I tire very easily. The larger blade and ergonmic handle helps me be able to cut fabric longer. I still have a problem with keeping it straight on longer cuts.

I love the 60mm. The blades are costly, however, they last much longer. All a personal choice.

I have 28mm - 45mm - 60mm, usually use the 45mm, 60mm great for several thickness cut.

That's the one I use too! I have both and like both but I prefer the 60 mm. I think it cuts better through multiple layers.

I have both. I use the 60mm a lot and the 45mm too. It depends on which one has the sharper blade at the time. I think I go for the 60 for long strips. I have the smaller ones too. They are good for smaller cuts.

I use both, if I'm doing multiple layers I use the 60, if not I use the 45. I have the smaller one, I use that for cutting single layers without a ruler but I really don't need it.

Fleece does dull the blade. I decided to switch to the ergonomic style cutters so I use my old cutters for cutting fleece, plastic for templates, and paper.

I have both. Love the 60mm.

i use the 60 when i cut fleece..