olfa cutter ???-don-isewman
 

I have a ??, and any suggestions, as to what to do. Does any 1 have a problem with the nut--that holds the blade on your cutter. I'm have a little bit of a problem with the nut loosening up a little. when I cut fabric. Is the cutter/nut wearing out. Is there anyway to keep the nut tight, and any products out there to put on the nut to help keep the nut tight. Don-isewman

Make sure you have the washer in the correct place and facing the right way. I had this problem after changing a blade and did not have it all back together the right way.
I had a package with an image of right way to load the blade and parts but can't find it. Hopefully some one can find a link to this.

Do you still have the wonky metal washer that is between the blade and the cutter?? I have had mine since they first were manufactured and don't remember having that problem. I find with age coming on that I am using my KAI more since it has a better handle for my arthritic hands.

Found a video for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24niAZnwT-Q

Good grief! I've had the 'cowboy hat' going the wrong way for the last year! Cutter still worked, though. Thanks for that link!

On my older ones, the hubs gave me a small bottle of Locktite for my birthday. Solves many loose screw problems except the human ones. Lol.

I thought the washer went the other way - with the wings reaching towards the sky.

I have a Fiskars that does that. I just tighten it. It does not loosen very much. Not to the point of worrying that it might fall apart.

I've noticed the nut on my Olfa cutter loosening a little lately. I just stop and tighten it. I hope my cutter is not wearing out; but it well could be as I use it daily. I watched the video and I am putting the cutter together correctly after changing a blade.

my friend try putting a little bet of batting or from a cotton ball ,just a few to tighten the nut tight.

Yes, I believe that's correct. The video person says they should point upwards.

It does loosen up a bit with use (same as the screws on sewing machine that need to be tightened once every hour or two of sewing). You might also try playing around a bit with the bent washer -- making it slightly more curved or slightly less curved. Finally, I find that it goes askew more quickly when I'm using a dull blade so you might try swapping in a new blade and see if that helps.

take your cutter to the hardware store and ask for a "lock washer". then use that to keep the nut tight.

I have the same issue. My Olfa's screw wouldn't stay tight. My DH looked at it and said that it looks like it is worn out. Shouldn't be surprised, huh? The funny shaped washer broke, too. I was wondering if something else would work. I hate to just throw it out! :(

I think mine finally did wear out. I'm sad too, so I bought another Olfa :) (and a Fiskars) when I was in the states.

I found out if I push down to hard on my cutter when cutting the nut will loosen up

I have had the same problem. I think it's time for a new cutter. Mine was at least five or six years old and just wore out.

I lost the little washer and I emailed Olfa to see if they would sell me another. They immediately mailed me another washer for free. That was several years ago and I am still using the same cutter. It works great. If you are having trouble, you might contact them.

I had the same experience as VernaL only my washer didn't wear out. When I was changing the blade the washer rolled off the table and bounced down the air conditioner floor vent, never to be seen again! Contacted Olfa and they sent me new spare parts. Very good customer service!

@ Boston 1954, I have a Fiskars that does that too, it has always done it, I should have taken it back as soon as I realized this was happening. If I don't watch it closely it will fall apart.

Don't throw it out. Send as pic thru email and they will replace it. I"ve don't this several times.

Over the years Fiskars as replaced 2 of mine free of charge just by sending a picture as she says. Works for me. I would think Olfa would do the same.

Now that I've seen the video. I'm going to go and check my little "cowboy hat".

Mine does the same thing!.....annoying