Originally Posted by
panderz
I have literally read every comment for 19 pages. I LOVE this thread. So many of the things people have talked about are things I have never heard of so it was nice to learn more about the options out there. Some of the things I had heard of and thought about purchasing but now might put off on. If someone more experienced hasn't used them then I probably won't either.
Can't wait to try out the all the different ruler. Although I think I will try and just buy the clear ones. I have been doing lots of research for the rotary cutters. I know I need one but don't want to spend the money on one that isn't worth it. any brand suggestions are welcome! I already have a matt but will probably buy another one as this one is dark grey and orange and hard to see.
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Hello Mandi ~ I have always used Olfa. I have 45mm and 60mm for more layers of fabric. I use both for different cutting. I would IMHO only invest in a rotary cutter with a automatically covered blade. I have the one that it is necessary to push the cover over the blade manually. I never had an issue and it was definitely a concerted habit I developed to remember to push the protector over the blade. I've always had a fearful respect for the rotary cutter so I always remembered to push the protector over the blade.
Then I won the Olfa 9654 Rotary 45mm Ergonomic rotary cutter during Quilt Week, this is the one that the blade cover automatically covers the blade when you let go of the handle. I love this cutter and 100% recommend it.
Now with that being said, should you like to 'try' the Olfa 60mm I have one (Non ergonomic) that I would send to you, it's the one that doesn't cover automatically....which again isn't a problem you just MUST always remember to cover the blade after EVERY CUT.
Mandi, always have a respectful fear of a rotary cutter...that's different than being fearful it's just remembering always that it is a wonderful tool but can be dangerous when we become complacent in using it. I may even have the smaller one too that I would send to you. Just send me a private email and they are yours for the asking, as they are collecting dust on my cutting table.
By the way I love your signature...must mean you're a sweetheart :0)
Last edited by onaemtnest; 02-15-2015 at 12:35 PM.