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Holice 03-04-2011 05:27 AM

suggest you research cutting with the rotary cutter. I believe cutting toward you, while cen be done is a REAL safety issue.

susie-susie-susie 03-04-2011 05:35 AM

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.
Sue

rdorminy 03-04-2011 05:36 AM

Always away. Learned my lesson the hard way.

katlady 03-04-2011 05:49 AM

The correct way is away from yourself unless you want to cut your self.

Quilter'sNook 03-04-2011 06:23 AM

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.

grannypat7925 03-04-2011 06:29 AM

I push away from myself but whatever works for you is okay. Just be careful!

Iamquilter 03-04-2011 06:31 AM

Always cut away from me.

lisalovesquilting 03-04-2011 06:33 AM


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.

nabobw 03-04-2011 06:41 AM

Away from me

janiesews 03-04-2011 06:41 AM

Away from me. And close the blade cover every time I set it down.


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