Rotary screw won't stay tight - help?
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#31
Christine- , 09-27-2012 05:23 AM
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04-04-2026Quote:
That was my first thought too!Originally Posted by quiltmom04
Did you perhaps loose that little plastic washer that goes on before the screw when you last changed the blade. I have to be so careful to get everything back in the right order, or the screw WON'T stay tight.
#32
amandasgramma , 09-27-2012 05:29 AM
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fiskars = chevy; olfa = cadillac
jan in va
i love it!!!!! Rol!Originally Posted by jan in va
yes, buy a new one! Make it an olfa cutter, you'll be glad you did. fiskars = chevy; olfa = cadillac
jan in va
#33
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I cut a small piece of the self sticking bandage cut a small hole stuck it on the screw tightened it up its still tight.Originally Posted by maryfs
I've just started working on a flannel rag quilt, and while cutting the squares, the nut/screw on my Fiskars 45mm Comfort Loop Rotary Cutter keeps loosening. I managed to finish all my squares, but towards the end of the 130+ squares, I had to tighten the nut after every cut. Has anyone else had this issue, and if so, any suggested fixes? I've e-mailed Fiskars and received a message that someone will get back to me within five days, so in the meantime I thought I'd ask. Thanks!
#35
cwcquilters , 09-27-2012 06:46 AM
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Fiskars has a lifetime warranty and I have had to have 2 cutters replaced, no questions asked. I went to their website and got the contact information. http://www2.fiskers.com/CustomerService/Contact-Us The phone number and how to get the product replaced is all there. Good Luck Nancy
#36
Friday1961 , 09-27-2012 06:53 AM
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Yes! I have this problem, too, just not quite as often as you're having it. I assumed it's just part of using the rotary cutter. Mine is a 45 mm Fiskars, and was not that expensive. I keep thinking I'll buy a fancier one but I'm so used to this one that I never have.
#40
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1. Once you Loctite your nut, you will not be able to remove it to change blades.
2. I finally got to try a Martelli cutter and it is just the greatest thing. It works well with my arthritic hands and the blades are super sharp.
There are several grades of Loc -Tite and the weakest one will allow you to get the nut iff the cutter. Each grade is a different color, so if you need to use it, ask at the hardware store or read the package. I think the yellow one is the least potent, but stay away from the red one.Originally Posted by sewmary
A couple of things:1. Once you Loctite your nut, you will not be able to remove it to change blades.
2. I finally got to try a Martelli cutter and it is just the greatest thing. It works well with my arthritic hands and the blades are super sharp.
