Rotary Cutter Size
#1
Rotary Cutter Size
So I have a 45 mm rotary cutter and I'm finding that it doesn't cut through all the layers well. It is a new blade so I figure either I'm doing something wrong or maybe a 60 mm size cutter will be better. Any Opinions?
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What kind of condition is your cutting mat in? I have always used the Olfa mats but last summer I came across a very large Gingher cutting mat still in the original package and it was such a steal, I bought it. I can't stand it! It doesn't self heal as well as my Olfas and I wish I had saved my money and added some to it and bought a larger Olfa . Not my most costly mistake but definately one of my more frustrating ones.
#7
I agree:
- how old is the blade?
- is your blade a knock off brand or ?
- are you using only 1 blade?
- what condition is your mat in?
- how many layers are you trying to cut?
Personally, I can only cut 2 layers at a time. But, that's me. My favorite mat is the Martelli brand. It has lasted the longest and I think the blades last longer with it too.
- how old is the blade?
- is your blade a knock off brand or ?
- are you using only 1 blade?
- what condition is your mat in?
- how many layers are you trying to cut?
Personally, I can only cut 2 layers at a time. But, that's me. My favorite mat is the Martelli brand. It has lasted the longest and I think the blades last longer with it too.
#8
If I'm using a new blade on my 45mm cutter I can do as many layers as I want if it is a fairly short cut (ie a stack of squares to be cut in half). For width of fabric (folded in half) cuts, I can easily do 4 layers until the blade gets a nick, then it becomes a challenge.
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it is generally recommended that you cut 2 layers at a time- more layers you invite un-even cuts
I have many cutters with a variety of blade sizes (18mm, 27mm, 45mm & 60mm) i generally only use my 60mm if i am cutting thick/heavy fleece/minkie, heavy layers of flannel, denim, corduroy, squaring a thick/lofty quilted quilt.
some people use their 60 for regular cottons- but it is generally easier to use the 45.
I have many cutters with a variety of blade sizes (18mm, 27mm, 45mm & 60mm) i generally only use my 60mm if i am cutting thick/heavy fleece/minkie, heavy layers of flannel, denim, corduroy, squaring a thick/lofty quilted quilt.
some people use their 60 for regular cottons- but it is generally easier to use the 45.
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I still usually only cut one or two layers at a time.
Why? Because if I goof, I mess up less fabric at a time.
It's also easier for me to make sure that the grain lines are going the way I want them when I can see each layer.
Why? Because if I goof, I mess up less fabric at a time.
It's also easier for me to make sure that the grain lines are going the way I want them when I can see each layer.
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