Rotary cutters
#32
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
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I put the cutter in the klutz glove and put in a pillowcase vinyl zipper bag along with a packet of extra blades. The entire thing goes in the side pocket of my sewing machine case along with the plastic bin with sewing implements.
#33
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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I think I've read of other people using and liking tackle boxes, though, so it's probably just a personal preference kind of thing. If you already have one, give it a try!
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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Never thought about how I carry my rotary cutter. It's tossed in my my notion box that latches and that is put in a tote that is filled with all it will hold. If it requires more then that then it can stay home.
If you have a cutter with exposed blade then get rid of it and buy a newer one.
If you have a cutter with exposed blade then get rid of it and buy a newer one.
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,140
I love my Olfa Ergonomic rotary cutters. They have a locking button on them. I just put them in my little "sewing case" (cosmetic bag) & off I go. If you're really worried about it, you could put it in a small Tupperware container & keep it on the floor in the backseat, but that's probably overkill. If something happens that causes your rotary blade to automatically extend & fly up and into your body, the cut is probably the least of your injuries. I used to work for an insurance company and heard all kinds of gory tales. Never once did I hear about one of our insureds getting injured by a flying rotary cutter. Close the blade & place it in something (purse, bag, etc) and you should really be fine. I think you have a higher chance of having a swarm of bees fly into your car and kill you than your rotary blade extending and wounding you.
Last edited by Bree123; 08-28-2015 at 08:26 AM.
#37
How do you transport your cutter? I just throw in the bag with all my other notions. BUT I am travelling a distance 2 hour drive to a class and am suddenly thinking this would not be safe in an accident if the contents of the bag flew out.
I also carry the bernina pen knife gadget set in my handbag, again no knife but is. It safe in there?
Should they both be in a hard strong container with excellent lid ie glasses case.
To use they are safe and items we use daily. I was thinking of men and electrric tools just left laying around danger. Both based on familiarity.
I also carry the bernina pen knife gadget set in my handbag, again no knife but is. It safe in there?
Should they both be in a hard strong container with excellent lid ie glasses case.
To use they are safe and items we use daily. I was thinking of men and electrric tools just left laying around danger. Both based on familiarity.
#39
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
Posts: 829
I have a large zippered tote that is big enough for 18 x 24 cutting board and rulers with side velcro pockets for scissors, cutters, etc. and I also carry a pencil box for small notions: needles, seam rippers etc.
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