Rotary Cutter skips.
#31
if you are afraid of cutting yourself get the "clutz glove" - it even has little grippies to help you hold your mat.
Also, make sure your hip is aligned with your shoulder and directly in line with where you are making your cut. if you don't then you could be leaning the blade left or right which will result in poor cuts.
Definately worth going to a LQS and asking for help. Or ask a friend for a cutting demonstration and then ask to have your technique watched to see if you need any adjustments.
Good Luck!
Also, make sure your hip is aligned with your shoulder and directly in line with where you are making your cut. if you don't then you could be leaning the blade left or right which will result in poor cuts.
Definately worth going to a LQS and asking for help. Or ask a friend for a cutting demonstration and then ask to have your technique watched to see if you need any adjustments.
Good Luck!
#33
I have decided to purchase new blades and a new mat. Also will be buying some cheap fabric and just cut till I get it right. Did not know about the glove, Will be looking into that also. My Mat is about 5yrs old.And that part about white knuckling it, That is me. I got the cutter out and took a good look at the way I used it. Seems that I put a lot of pressure on it when cutting. Should it be held at an angle? I also seem to want to use it straight up and down? I think I am going to think of it as a Pizza Cutter and see how that goes. lol
A Big THANK YOU goes out to each and everyone of you for your Help and suggestions.
A Big THANK YOU goes out to each and everyone of you for your Help and suggestions.
#35
I have found I sometimes hold the blade at the wrong angle and it skips. I slant it too much and then it skips. I currently have a blade with bad spot in it where I hit a pin and it is driving me nuts. Only blade I have. Going shopping today. Hope I can find a coupon.
#36
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: South Texas
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I have found that if I tighten the screw that holds the blade in place too much it causes skipping. Try loosening the screw. Carefully try to turn the blade and make sure it is turns easily. Try even firm pressure when you are cutting, and don't be afraid of it. If you are afraid you will cut yourself Fons and Porter sell gloves that can protect your fingers. Good luck.
#38
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Kentucky - Live in Iowa
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Originally Posted by frugalfabrics
1) Not pressing hard enough/consistently.
2) Blade is dull or chipped and needs replacement.
3) Possible cutting thru too many layers of fabric...
2) Blade is dull or chipped and needs replacement.
3) Possible cutting thru too many layers of fabric...
5) make sure the blade is tight.
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