rotary cutters
 

I have lost the screw section on my large Olfa cutter with the squeeze handle and I purchased a Fiskars but do not like it at all. I am thinking of purchasing the new cutter that is organomically correct. Any ideas on what mfg you are using and if you like it?

Thanks
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I like the Dritz cutter, because the blade automatically retracts when you quit cutting. http://www.amazon.com/Dritz-D1050-45.../dp/B000YZASLM

Yes I too like the retract ones and the one I have also has a way to ajust for thicker fabrics.

if you like your old cutter, you might want to contact Olfa customer service to see if you can get a replacement screw :)
http://www.olfa.com/CustomerServiceHome.aspx

If it's just the part that screws on, maybe a hardware store would have something that would work? Or... some guy's workbench area might have some spare parts?

I have used the same cutters for over 25 years, afraid they are not what you could call ergonomically correct, but then I really don't use them day in and day out. Bought them from a store called "FedCo." One came with the Olfa cutting mat, which I also still have and use at times because it fits perfectly on my ironing board when I am cutting smaller pieces. I cut out the quilt and then sew. If the cutting starts to bother my hand then I stop and do something else for a while. Guess I am one of the lucky folks. Both my mom and my sister have been bothered with carpal tunnel syndrome. I worked in an office for over 38 years - and just had bouts off and on.

Saying my thank you prayers because it can be a truly crippling condition.

I like the Olfa ergonomic cutter a lot. It feels much more comfortable to me than the straight handled one. If you don't lock it open, it retracts as soon as you release your hand. But you can lock it open (or closed) to give a steadier cut. I also have Fiskars, but don't like it as much.

I agree. I lost the little washer for one of my Olfa cutters and contacted customer service (since I couldn't find anything at hardware store that was as thin). Olfa sent me a new washer with no charge.

I like my Martelli ergonomic rotary cutter. The have versions for both hands.

http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/m...tegory_Code=RC

I have a Fiskar, about 10 yrs old and love it. I also have 2 newer style ones and don't like them so much.