Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??
04-12-2011, 07:48 AM
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A little off topic -
but it is also helpful to:
remember to change the blade when nicked or dull
make sure your ruler(s) are in good condition (they do get "off" after a lot of use)
make sure your cutting surface is still in decent shape - they also do wear out eventually
but it is also helpful to:
remember to change the blade when nicked or dull
make sure your ruler(s) are in good condition (they do get "off" after a lot of use)
make sure your cutting surface is still in decent shape - they also do wear out eventually
04-12-2011, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by miholmes
I love my Olfa cutter as well. However if you're going to purchase them I would tell you to wait until Joann's has their 40 or 50% sale. That way you can get the cutter and some replacement blades for a better price.
04-12-2011, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I have Olfa ones (28mm, 45mm, 60mm) I like them fine. Mine are the squeeze handle ones where the blade retracts when your not squeezing the.
04-12-2011, 09:10 AM
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I've tried several different ones and I always go back to my Fiskars. I think I have 3 now because if I can't find one, I won't use another brand. I'll go to the store and buy another one. lol
04-12-2011, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by miholmes
I love my Olfa cutter as well. However if you're going to purchase them I would tell you to wait until Joann's has their 40 or 50% sale. That way you can get the cutter and some replacement blades for a better price.
04-12-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Divokittysmom
Has anyone tried the new rotary blade sharpener?
04-12-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
I have Olfa's--all sizes that close automatically when you release the handle except for the tiny one--it is manual; a few dollar bin cheapos that I use for fleece & paper and a Martelli 45mm. I love, love, love the Martelli for long cutting sessions but you have to remember to close the blade shield every time you set it down. Also, it only likes the blades without notches or it will wobble. There is a right & left hand version so make sure you get the correct one for you.
So, no, they are not made equal. You have to find one that is comfortable for you at a price you're willing to pay. For a good all around--easy & cheap to find blades for--I would recommend Olfa. For problems with carpal tunnel or hand strength--I recommend Martelli. For pretty--I recommend Donna Dewberry!
So, no, they are not made equal. You have to find one that is comfortable for you at a price you're willing to pay. For a good all around--easy & cheap to find blades for--I would recommend Olfa. For problems with carpal tunnel or hand strength--I recommend Martelli. For pretty--I recommend Donna Dewberry!
04-12-2011, 09:39 AM
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I have the new Tru Cut electric rotary blade sharpener.
It works fine. Except it doesn't take out the nicks.
It does extend the life of the blade as long as the blade just needs a touch of sharpening.
To the post that said after sharpening the blade there were still threads that had to be clipped. That means there is a nick in the blade and no sharpening will take it out.....
Toss the blade.
It works fine. Except it doesn't take out the nicks.
It does extend the life of the blade as long as the blade just needs a touch of sharpening.
To the post that said after sharpening the blade there were still threads that had to be clipped. That means there is a nick in the blade and no sharpening will take it out.....
Toss the blade.
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