So I guess those rotary blades ARE sharp afterall!!
12-03-2012, 02:25 PM
#21
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Kansas
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I cut about 1/4 inch of the end of my thumb off and had to go to the emergency room. It was painful and the next day I found a place to order a Klutz glove. I now wear it any time I am using my rotary cutter. I can't afford another trip to the ER.
12-03-2012, 02:49 PM
#22
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 249
Just the other day, I took off a very thin sliver of the top of my pointer finger with the blade. Thank goodness it wasn't worse. Maybe I. Should look into the glove? Nah, I like to live dangerously!
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12-03-2012, 03:25 PM
#23
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 288
I bought some Kevlar gloves at Menards for about $5 or 6 last year. They work the same and you get a whole pair for much less money and they come in various sizes. For those of you who don't have a Menards, you can probably find them at Home Depot or other similar store.
12-03-2012, 03:27 PM
#24
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Knock on wood....so far I have never cut myself or run through my finger with a sewing machine needle. HOWEVER, I sure have stuck myself lots of times with pins in my fabrics. I have also ruined a ruler or two with big nicks in them so maybe I had better not count on my good fortune so far and get a pair of Klutz gloves!!!!
12-03-2012, 04:16 PM
#26
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Commerce, Ga
Posts: 875
I always use a safety tool when using my rotary cutter. I have them all from the stick on plastic guard to Gypsy Grippers to Rule Steady and the Klutz glove. This is the one I use the most: http://quiltersslidelock.com/ and I have both sizes.
Many will say it cost too much but what is it worth to not have a bad cut right now?
I use a cut resistant glove when I go to classes/sewdays. I bought this one: Victorinox Cutlery Performance Shield Cut Resistant Glove, Extra Small at Amazon.
I learned my lesson when I got my first cut. It scared me thinking how bad it could have been so I now use safety tools and will buy any new ones that come on the market.
One ER visit cost will buy a lot of fabric!
Many will say it cost too much but what is it worth to not have a bad cut right now?
I use a cut resistant glove when I go to classes/sewdays. I bought this one: Victorinox Cutlery Performance Shield Cut Resistant Glove, Extra Small at Amazon.
I learned my lesson when I got my first cut. It scared me thinking how bad it could have been so I now use safety tools and will buy any new ones that come on the market.
One ER visit cost will buy a lot of fabric!
12-03-2012, 04:20 PM
#27
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 7,850
I am so sorry for you. ouch!
I have a glove and forgot about it until you reminded me. If I am left handed and hold the cutter with left hand and ruler with the right, should I put the glove on right hand? Thank you
I have a glove and forgot about it until you reminded me. If I am left handed and hold the cutter with left hand and ruler with the right, should I put the glove on right hand? Thank you
12-03-2012, 04:39 PM
#28
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Keller, TX
Posts: 7,417
I did this same thing last year and it took months to heal and I still feel where the side tip is missing...hope your heals faster and better than mine. I don't use a glove but have considered it. Good luck!
12-03-2012, 05:49 PM
#30
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Indiana
Posts: 450
I did this a couple of years ago - after using a rotary cutter for almost 25 years. Took a trip to the ER and 8 stitches. I don't have a glove because all of them I have looked at are just too large for me to use safely.
Side note, I always sew barefoot but I now cut with shoes on after dropping my rotary cutter on my foot. The blade was closed because I am super careful about that but I could see the potential. I know many won't agree but injuries to my hands don't bother me much because I have so many. My feet are a different story.
Side note, I always sew barefoot but I now cut with shoes on after dropping my rotary cutter on my foot. The blade was closed because I am super careful about that but I could see the potential. I know many won't agree but injuries to my hands don't bother me much because I have so many. My feet are a different story.
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