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Old 03-13-2012, 05:51 PM
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It's only a matter of time for any one who uses a rotary cutter to have an accident. I use several safety products. One for each cutting job.

1. Rule Steady - Pricey but my favorite. Cost much less then an ER or Dr. visit. http://www.rulesteady.com/
2 Different sizes of Gypsy Gripper.
3. Quilters Slide Lock http://quiltersslidelock.com/
4. Accuquilt Go
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Old 03-13-2012, 06:32 PM
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get yourself a clutz glove. most lqs carry them. minimum cost compared to the dr. bills
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Old 03-13-2012, 06:37 PM
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I am so sorry! I have a friend who sliced off the tips of her index finger and middle about a year ago. I have since convinced her to buy and use a Fons and Porter "Klutz Glove". They also have acrylic finger guards that stick on to the rulers. I got mine at Joann's. Speedy healing.
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:01 PM
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Their is a glove put out for Fons and Porter I just purchased one it is called a "cluts glove" i believe I purchased a large and it is real nice to have. I did think I purchased if from the connecting threads site or I just intered cluts glove in the search box on my web. good luck Hope your owie gets better soon
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Old 03-13-2012, 10:42 PM
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if no one has mentioned it yet, or even if they have, kevlar gloves will protect your hands. it's the same stuff they make bullet proof vests out of. you can buy them in hobby shops where they sell woodcarving tools, and in other tool stores.
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Old 03-14-2012, 03:37 AM
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Oh, you poor thing. I wear a machingers glove on my left hand while cutting to help hold my ruler in place. It's a small amount of protection.
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Old 03-14-2012, 04:16 AM
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Ooooh ow ow ow ow ow! So sorry for your hurts.
I'm like others that thought it was silly when Fons and Porter took the time to put on the glove. Guess it was smart afterall.
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Old 03-14-2012, 04:24 AM
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Wow....there are some handy tools on this site. Anyone used any of these tools for making accurate triangles?

http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/FingerGuards.html
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Old 03-14-2012, 04:33 AM
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Fons and Porter makes gloves to wear for safety when using your rotary cutter. Good luck and be safe out there!
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Old 03-14-2012, 04:38 AM
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wow, thanks for letting us know about these glovesand just searched and found this direct link for all of youhttp://www.workgloves.net/cut-resist...evlar-kv13asn/
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Hi, Go to WorkGloves.net and look at the Kevlar Perfect Fit uncoated lightweight cut resistant 100% Kevlar gloves. They are $3.49 a pair. They fit really nice and work great. I have never run my rotary cutter over it, but a lady that works at a quilt shop uses them since she cut her finger years ago and swears by them. Her hubby brings them home for her from the plant he works in. She gave me one and that is what I use. A lot cheaper than Fons and Porter.......

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