Rotary Cutter skips.
#41
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Colden, NY
Posts: 348
I've also found that the surface you're cutting on makes a difference. When I don't feel like bringing my cutting table out, I put a board on my ironing board then the cutting mat. It doesn't seem to work as well even if I'm using a new blade. You'd think I'd learn!
#45
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Newark, NY
Posts: 36
Most likely you have hit a pin or something, just change the blade. Make sure you have only one blade in the cutter, I can't tell you how many times I have seen ladies put in 2. that solves the problem 99.9% of the time.
#46
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SOUTH LOUISIANA
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Being that it is a new blade, check to make sure that there is only ONE blade in. sometimes the oil on the new blades make it hard to see that it is attached to another one. also you can buy a glove that is made for using the rotary cutter.. good luck.
#49
Sounds like you are so afraid of cutting yourself with the rotary cutter that you aren't pushing down hard enough. I get that...sliced myself before!!! I've tried several other ruler holders that get my hand off the ruler, but found them to be uncomfortable and didn't really work for me. I just saw this in an online magazine this morning and I'm going to save up for it - looks awesome...keeping fingers away from blades AND keeps your ruler from slipping. Check it out:
http://www.keepquilting.com.au/index...od&productId=2
As many others have mentioned, a new blade is a good idea too!!!
Not affiliated, just like the way it looks like it works in the video!!
http://www.keepquilting.com.au/index...od&productId=2
As many others have mentioned, a new blade is a good idea too!!!
Not affiliated, just like the way it looks like it works in the video!!
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: league city, texas
Posts: 619
i would say put in a new blade, but with reading your dilema again, i would say you are afraid to put too much pressure, in fear of cutting yourself....so, go get a 'cutting glove' which will protect your hand from getting cut, and put more pressure on the cutter....and like everything else in quilting, practice will make you better....good luck
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