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Originally Posted by JustAbitCrazy
(Post 7595147)
I think you'd be better off with a Slidelock Ruler. It's what I use. To me, that glove would be a pia to constantly be putting on and taking off, and would disappear underneath fabric all the time. Just mho.
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I always wear a glove on my left hand when I cut, I take an anti-coagulant so seriously cutting myself would be scary, the hospital is not nearby. I have a glove that I bought in a kitchen supply store that protects the hand and fingers from sharp blades.
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I bought a pair of chef's gloves for under $10 on Amazon. Chefs wear them to protect their fingers when using sharp knives. Tried cutting through it with my rotary cutter, but it resisted the blade. Way cheaper than a klutz glove!
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After cutting my finger (some of the feeling is gone), I looked for a real klutz glove...sorry, the Fons and Porter glove did not meet my criteria...and I kept looking. Hobby Lobby carries gloves for stained glass work, but they were too big for my hands. I liked them because they were covered with a nice thick rubbery type coating. I found a gardening glove that fit me and there is a coating on it, probably for thorns, etc. I use it every time I have a lot of cutting to do.
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Always wear one when using rotary
cutter. Had to learn the hard way. |
I have a metal mesh glove. It is very comfortable and not that heavy at all. It's easier to find in small sizes now then it use to be. I ordered mine through a butcher friend. If you must be sure of no cuts that is the glove to have. I use the Quilter's Slidelock (it was called Rule Steady when I bought it). I have three different sizes of those. The trauma of a cut is worth the few $ to prevent.
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I have one but don't always use it although I should. Took a big hunk out of my finger while cutting with the June Taylor shape cutter - so I do try to force myself to use it when cutting with the shape cutter. Love the shape cutter for multiple strips. Just need to discipline myself - I should have learned.
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I have a lot of problems trying to wear gloves. But, I watched a craftsy teacher use bits of rubber shelf liner when she FMQ'd and I decided to give it a try. LOVE IT!!!! I have a couple squares (about 6 " square) with my notions. I lay it on the quilt and put my hand on top of it. It holds firmly but is so easy to pick up and move. A side benefit is that it grabs threads. Real cheap, I got 1/3" yd with a coupon at JAF, cost less than $1.50 and used a bunch in the bottom of my notions drawer and it keeps things in place.
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Klutz Glove
I, too, use the Klutz glove because I had a "live and learn" experience. Ran that rotary cutter right over the end of my index finger and my oh my did it ever bleed. Klutz and I are now best friends!
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I wear it faithfully when using my rotary cutter.
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