June Tailor Shape Cut
 

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.

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. :wave::wave:

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.

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 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.

there is a smaller rotary cutter. I would think that one best.

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!

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.

I love my Shape Cut and use my 45mm Olfa cutter with no problems.

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.

I use mine with a 45 Martelli cutter. Works great. You do need to start at the bottom slot to cut the best.

I use my 45 mm Olfa cutter - it is at least 30 years old - before they were changed to be more ergonomic. It doesn't have all the safe guards on it either. It has a bit - but my second one has more protection.

I seem to have better luck, using my larger (60 mm?) Olfa cutter.

I have a blue Dritz that I love for everything else but it doesn't work with the Shape Cut. I use my Olfa 45mm.

I'm a Fiskars girl and use either my 45mm or 60mm - whichever is nearest, with no problem. That said, I have nicked the plastic a couple of time when I haven't been paying attention.

I use a Fiskars rotary cutter with mine. I used to knick it all the time, but I seem to have gotten over that....or else I have already nicked all the possible places I could nick? I actually and three Sew and Cuts. One is larger (18") and one is duck taped together where I bent it and it broke. The one with duck take is my "go to" one though. Not sure why. Maybe it has fewer nicks??

Dina

I put the blade in the slot and then back it into the starting slot and then cut. I never nick the ruler doing it this way.

My Olfa 45mm works for me. I am careful when putting the blade in the starting slot. I use the June Taylor Shape Cut several times a week.

I have Olfa and Fiskars and I don't have a problem so far. I've been cutting a lot of fabric and use my Shape Cutter. I have the 45 and 60. That is not to say I won't in the future. You know how it is when you speak too soon.

I have cut the plastic many times, I think it ruins my blade. But I do really like the shapecut plus... .makes things much easier

I use my 45mm olfa and gingher with no problems, you should be able to use yours, you do have to start in the wider slot opening at the bottom of each line

I use a 60mm Olfa rotary cutter. It is at the right angle to put the maximum amount of blade thru the slots. It gives me the best results

I use Fiskars and Olfa and don't have problems cutting with them with my June Tailors...

I always use my 45 rotary cutter and have not had a problem. The issue is to make sure that your blade is inserted in the beginning slot and then follow the slit closely. Go slowly until you get used to it. One important thing is not to cut while sitting down.

I use my Olfa 45 but it took a bit of doing to get it to work. you have to be vary careful to hold the cutter straight. I learned that I could NOT use my either-hand Fiskars 45 rotary cutter because it bumped into the slot, which caused some ugly cuts in the teardrop part of one of the slots.
I love my shape-cut - I have the big one which will do 24" long pieces. Love it!

Same with me, but please be careful. I was cutting strips for a quilt and cut almost all the way through my finger, (new blade). I wasn't paying attention to where my finger was when I was zipping through all that cutting. But I still love my June Taylor, just a whole lot more careful.

I'm also a Fiskars girl and use my 45mm all the time. And, yes I've knicked also, but go slowly and you will appreciate the efficiency of the Shape Cut. (I've also used an Olfa cutter, but I'm so used to my very old Fiskars!) What does "Lang may yer lum reek." mean? I'd love to visit Scotland one day.

I have a 19mm rotary cutter, works great on templates like that.

If you will notice, most rotary cutters have a ribbed area above the blade. Put your index finger there and you will find you have more control over the cutter--and of course, always start in the slot.

When I googled it "lum" is a chimney and the "reek" is either smell or smoke, but it might be meant a totally different way. lol I always wondered too.
Jeri

I also use a Martelli 45 cutter and it works great for me. I would not live without the shape cutter. It helps me so much!