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Old 06-25-2010, 05:06 AM
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that is interesting, can you take a photo of yourself using your cutter to show us the proper way

Originally Posted by Bernice H in Calif
I run into this problem with a lot of my new students. It's not the blade or the ruler.

It's the way you are holding your cutter. I don't know how to explain the right way without pictures. So my best suggestion is to go to your nearest LQS and let them show you.
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Old 07-30-2010, 10:52 PM
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I'll try to get a picture, but in the meantime. Usually I find that the cutter is standing in front of the fabric to be cut. You should be slightly to the side so that your arm has a free motion. Kinds like when you take a swing in bowling only without the bending. lol
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Old 07-09-2011, 03:23 PM
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I got one of these rulers - was really excited. It ruined the first 2 blades I tried to use it with :( Don't know why, and am scared to ruin more blades.

It's possible the blades were too old, but they were working before I sharpened them, and afterward would not cut at all, totally dull.

Any comments or suggestions?
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Old 07-11-2011, 12:45 PM
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Yes, they have them at Fabric Hut
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Old 07-11-2011, 12:56 PM
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I have one of the blade sharpening rulers. It works fine for me. You have to hold the cutter straight, not tilted at all.
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Old 07-11-2011, 01:38 PM
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I'm sticking with Harbor Freight for my blades.Connie in CO
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