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    Old 04-18-2009, 08:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by eparys
    I have three Olfas and use them all the time but I tried a Martelli at the Sewing Expo in Worchester MA this weekend and REALLY liked it. It was easy to use and less stressful on your hand (your hand "rests" on the top as you push forward rather than gripping the handle). Also the folks doing the demo claimed that the blades lasted longer (??? - or so they claimed).

    I may have to add this to my ever growing Wish list. :roll:
    Ya remember the ads for shavers that they lined up 100 guys or something to use the same blade (yuk)? Don't believe it.

    Same thing with rotaries... use the blades, get rid of them when they stop cutting perfectly. Use EBay to get blades (genuine OLAF) cheap. I have dozens of them in a box waiting to be used.

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    Old 04-19-2009, 02:55 AM
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    This thread is just in time for me. My rotary cutter BROKE yesterday while I was cutting! Actually the thingy that retracts the blade broke off. It's plastic and no way to fix it. I'm using it till I can get out to pick up another one, but it's kinda scary knowing I can't retract the blade. I'm definitely going to check out what's new on the market.
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    Old 04-19-2009, 08:57 AM
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    Originally Posted by Darlene
    The old blade skipped and so does the new one I bought to replace it. Maybe it is the operator. LOL
    This may seem like a silly question but is your cutting mat all cut up from use or is it fairly new? I know if you get a cut in your rotary mat (my sister chewed mine all up when she used it) it will tend to skip when you are cutting over that area. Just a thought.
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    Old 04-20-2009, 02:58 AM
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    No I have two mats and I have been using the new one exclusively.
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    Old 04-20-2009, 03:18 AM
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    I use Fiskars. LOVE the grip. It seems more ergonomic.

    Changing the blades is easy, too. A LOT of my cutting tools are Fiskars.

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    Old 04-20-2009, 03:18 AM
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    I use Fiskars. LOVE the grip. It seems more ergonomic.

    Changing the blades is easy, too. A LOT of my cutting tools are Fiskars.

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