Rotary Cutters
11-24-2010, 02:17 AM
#21
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Yes, I have this cutter. It works great once you get used to it. I use it for my Alto's Quilt cut and it works awesome.
have you tried the harbor frate blades in them? I was wondering if they would work as well
I use Olfa rotary cutter and Harbor Freight blades (ifyou can find them anymore). Harbor Freight rotary blades work marvelously. Edie
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by kajaza
Originally Posted by azwendyg
I this cutter recently... It is supposed to be more "ergomonic". What do you all think? Anyone have experience with one of theses? http://www.quiltbug.com/notions/martelli.htm[/quo
11-24-2010, 02:27 AM
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Sometimes the blades cuts into the bolt on the Fiskars cutter and then it stops the blade from turning. I was a huge Fiskars fan for many years, but after three Fiskars cutters died for various reasons, i switched to Olfa. I have 6 different cutters now and can't complain about any of them.
11-24-2010, 02:49 AM
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I have 4 Olfas - 2/45, 1/60 and the tiny one (which is too small for anything). I use the 45's the most and really love them. I have tried the Martelli cutter. It is wonderful to hold and use but as my others work just fine I will hold off purchasing #5!!
11-24-2010, 06:45 AM
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I splurged on one of these Ginghers a couple years ago at JoAnn's when they were 50% off + an extra 20% off.
I love it, love it, love it!!!!! It is weighted and just feels good in my hand.
http://www.joann.com:80/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_10024438a
I love it, love it, love it!!!!! It is weighted and just feels good in my hand.
http://www.joann.com:80/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_10024438a
11-24-2010, 08:14 AM
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I literally haven't had a rotary cutter problem because of the rotary cutter. I did once put in the blade wrong for one of the brands.
Yes, many of my friends absolutely love the Martelli ergomatic rotary cutter. I can't use it as effectively because the arthritis is in my fingers. Darn.
The Ginghers are too weighty for me to use. So, I stick with my Fiskars and the squeeze of type of Olfa cutters
I guess it is which one fits and works well with you.
ali.
Yes, many of my friends absolutely love the Martelli ergomatic rotary cutter. I can't use it as effectively because the arthritis is in my fingers. Darn.
The Ginghers are too weighty for me to use. So, I stick with my Fiskars and the squeeze of type of Olfa cutters
I guess it is which one fits and works well with you.
ali.
11-24-2010, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kajaza
I need some advice on rotary cutters because the Fiskers i've been using just isnt cutting it (no pun intended..lol) I've gone through 3 in the last 6 mths. The nut and screw seem to not stay tight after using for a mth or so. Then the blade wobbles...very frustrating and i'm recovering from hand surgery so something maybe ergonmically correct might be better but not to much money?? Any suggestions would be Great!! Thank you in advance :D
11-24-2010, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kajaza
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I use Olfa rotary cutters. When JoAnn Fabrics has them half price it really helps.
I just bought two packs of blades.
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