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Old 07-25-2010, 09:40 AM
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Does anyone know the brand of the rotary cutter that can be changed to suit either a left or right handed person? I am a leftie and am tired fighting with my right handed one.
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My Fiskars rotary cutter is interchangable. It is from Joanns.
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Originally Posted by Kathy N
My Fiskars rotary cutter is interchangable. It is from Joanns.
yep mine to and its from walmart!
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Old 07-25-2010, 10:19 AM
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I thought they all were interchangeable from right to left. ???
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Old 07-25-2010, 10:57 AM
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Check your existing cutter. Most can be changed from left to right simply by moving the blade to the other side.

Martelli makes a rotary cutter especially for lefties; I got one for my sister. This is also an ergonomic cutter that is easier on the wrist. Here's the website for it, and they're currently on sale onine:

http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
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I know what you mean! Mine can be switched from one side to the other, but I tend to use both hands and it's always awkward on one side.
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I am a switch hitter when it comes to rotary cutters. Fiskars has several that you can use both ways by simply turning the cutter around.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Check your existing cutter. Most can be changed from left to right simply by moving the blade to the other side.

Martelli makes a rotary cutter especially for lefties; I got one for my sister. This is also an ergonomic cutter that is easier on the wrist. Here's the website for it, and they're currently on sale onine:

http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
I would like to get the Martelli. That website has a great price. Do you have to use the Martelli blades? I just bought a ton of blades for my Olfa off Ebay.
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I'm a leftie and I use a Olfa. All the rotary cutters I've seen are universal. (?)
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Originally Posted by pieces
I'm a leftie and I use a Olfa. All the rotary cutters I've seen are universal. (?)
My Olfa rotary cutter is from the early 80s and can't be switched from right to left I think it is time for a new one.
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