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Sewnoma 01-29-2014 08:17 AM
I'm lazy and like to cut LOTS of layers at a time, so I use my 60mm the most. It did seem big at first but now that I'm used to it the 45mm seems really small!

SusanSusan33 01-29-2014 08:53 AM
I use the 45 mostly. I like the 60 for when I'm cutting off the batting/ heavy layers as it makes for easier movement....

joycet 01-29-2014 09:16 AM
I love my 60mm rotary cutter since I bought it a number of years ago. I've just used it but recently bought the Wave I think it's called. it's the one that's easy to change the blade. I've been using it lately and I like it but still wouldn't trade my 60mm. Wondering if they might come out with a 60mm that is easy to change the blade? hummmmm

mjhaess 01-29-2014 09:38 AM
I have the 28mm, the 45mm, and the 60mm. I like the 45 best...

misseva 01-29-2014 10:29 AM
Originally Posted by gramma nancy (Post 6541869)
I use a 45 and own a 28 I seldom have a need for. I have found that for me, the blade size matters less than the type of handle. I bought an ergonomic handle for my 45 mm and I have never looked back. It eliminated the pains I got from the straight handle and I love how the blade cover automatically closes when you release pressure on the handle. If you have never used one, check it out.
I have the 28mm & 60mm and 2 or 3 45mm. The one I use all the time is the one that the blade cover automatically closes when you release the handle. It really spoils me for going back to the straight handle cutter that I have to REMEMBER to engage/disengage the blade each time I pick it up/lay it down.

ArchaicArcane 01-29-2014 10:42 AM
Originally Posted by Nathan's Mimi (Post 6541388)
I have both but only use the 45 cuz I found the 65 one wobbles too much and I don't get a good cut. just my observation
Any chance the blade is loose? That's one of two small complaints I have with the Fiskars 60mm I have here. From time to time, the bolt that hold the blade loosens up. I was thinking of putting a tiny bit of the lightest threadlock I can get on it.

Originally Posted by misseva (Post 6542216)
I have to REMEMBER to engage/disengage the blade each time I pick it up/lay it down.
Yup, the second complaint I have is the same as you. I keep grabbing for the cutter too close to the blade because I'm used to it retracting automatically. I have little nicks all over my right hand. I'll learn eventually. It's getting better, I only have 2 open cuts this week....

MargeD 01-29-2014 12:00 PM
I tend to use the 45 mm. rotary cutter the most, but I use the 60 mm when I am cutting thicker fabric or more layers as it does a better job, but it all depends on your preference and what is comfortable to you..

meanmom 01-29-2014 04:44 PM
I have a 45 MM which is mostly what I use. I would like a 28 MM which I think would be better for curves. I have a smaller one, I think is 18MM that I almost never use. I bought it to use on curves but the blade is so small it won't clear the ruler, so not much good.

caspharm 01-29-2014 04:54 PM
I use mainly the 45mm. I have used the 60 if I need to cut a lot of layers and I have used the 28 for very small cuts.

Boston1954 01-29-2014 04:55 PM
A lady in my church had a 60. She found it very difficult to find blades.


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