Rotary cutter - which one
#23
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If you can get a piece of 4x4 plywood or have someone cut you one that you can use on a table, you will probably have better results. Usually a piece the size of your cutting mat. Ironing boards really aren't that wide or stable. If your cutting mat is 36x36 then I would have it cut atleast 4x4 that would give you 6" on each side. Change your blade often or atleast clean the blade of lint.
#25
We started with the cutter you linked to and I HATED it. We now use the Olfa Ergonomic. I find it much easier to use and you don't have to remember to close the blade. I have seen video of the Martelli cutter and it looks interesting, but I'd hate to spend that kind of cash and find out I don't like it. I keep hoping to see someone using it at a quilt shop so I can ask for a "test drive."
#27
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Whoops - I totally missed THAT post (about using an ironing board as the cutting surface), and I agree also. You definitely need a hard surface to cut on. Too much padding on an ironing board.
#29
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Not to be rude, but just a question are you using a cutting mat on top of your ironing board? Either way, I don't think you will ever be happy with that set up. Do you have a kitchen counter that you could put your mat on and use that?
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