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    Old 02-13-2014, 11:44 AM
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    I use one when sewing for a woman who makes canvas bags. It's ok for straight cutting,,,,,,,but you have to draw lines because you put the fabric between the blade and a guide on the bottom. Definitely not a fan and would never use one of regular fabric. I need my regular rotary cutter for precise cutting.
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    Old 02-13-2014, 06:55 PM
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    I had a power scissors that I really liked but it quit working, so I put them up and
    Now I can't find them. I think I'll find myself another one.
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    Old 02-14-2014, 02:29 AM
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    I have been checking on the Studio fabric cutter. Cuts up to 10 layers of fabric. Very pricey. I really have to think about this purchase for a long time. Plus all the different dies(?) are purchased separately.
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    Old 02-14-2014, 04:07 AM
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    well I never have heard of these but I read every single post hoping someone had and could tell us about them !!
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    Old 02-14-2014, 05:24 AM
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    I have used one and found I could not control the fabric going through. It oves so fast, and the one I used did not have a speed control button on it.
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    Old 02-14-2014, 07:28 AM
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    I agree with Shorebird. I have some hand issues and I wouldn't give up my Martilla rotary cutter or the Accucutter!
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    Old 02-14-2014, 08:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by lynntelson
    Does anyone have experience with these and if so what do you recommend. I have tendonitis and arthritis and looking to make cutting easier.
    I also have tendinitis, but I think I will just continue to use my Fiskars ergonomic cutter. I would be terrified of losing a finger or worse using a power cutter when I already have gripping problems. The nice thing about the ergonomic cutter is I can grab it in many different positions depending on my hands each time I pick it up. Just my thoughts.
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    Old 02-14-2014, 08:32 AM
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    I saw one advertised in a quilting magazine and it was very expensive. Not a good option for me. I do love my power scissors tho and often wonder why Joannes doesn't furnish them to those poor clerks that cut fabric all day. Their hands must really hurt by the end of the day
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    Old 02-14-2014, 10:00 AM
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    I haven't heard about these either. I am interested in reading the reviews though.
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    Old 02-14-2014, 10:06 AM
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    I saw it in Nancy's Notions and with RA I was tempted until my DH reminded me how accident pron I am. He was afraid I would cut the cord or my finger off. That and the price made me decide not to buy it.
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