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    Old 12-12-2010, 06:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by phatquilts
    Do I understand this correctly, the crank must be turned manually? Some of us also have finger, wrist and shoulder issues.

    The concept of the accu cutter is terrific; maybe one day I will be able to try it out for a few days-do they rent it out.
    Yes, phatquilts, the handle is manually turned. Check out what I wrote (just above). I imagine if it were electric, the company would have a huge liability insurance package because someone would do something wrong and unable to stop it quick enough.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 06:24 PM
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    Originally Posted by All Thumbs
    Wha-a-a-a- Hoooooo! My AccuQuiltGo Christmas present arrived last week and I have been shooting out precise cut squares and triangles ever since. While I have not made anything with them, I sure have been delighted as I demonstrated the process to everyone who has come through my house. :)

    Now here comes my stats and testimony for my new play toy: I am into my Social Security years, have worn out the pads between my knuckles from my stenographer to computer tap dancing years, and arthritis has swollen the rest of me. I have three artificial joints and have had nine operations in my lifetime BUT nothing is going to keep me from quilting during my retirement, especially since I now have an AccuQuiltGo. I do charity and Project Linus quilting and am anxious to get delivery of the dies for strips and rectangles. The basic die that comes with the first purchase only entices one to buy what one would use more (ingenious business ploy for sure). As for the cute animal, etc. cutouts, I doubt that I will order those dies since I am not into applique but I could see where someone would utilize them.

    At first, I thought turning the handle would be difficult but it is not. Hint: I start the die rolling with side with no material if I am just cutting a 4-inch square. My first cuts were six pieces of fabric. Then I experimented with eight layers. Yes, it was hard BUT, after grabbing the iron and pressing those eight layers, everything rolled right through.

    Now here is my additional excitement: If one places right sides together of coordinating fabrics, then after cutting, one goes straight to the machine! No layering of two different pieces and no pinning is required because they have just been pressed(rolled) together extremely tight.

    Blade safety--well, I have yet to feel those surgery sharp points as they are embedded deep within the die-sponge. I will, however, keep this machine and dies in a cabinet where children cannot reach, plus out of the way of anyone accidentally hitting the handle which sticks out. It would have been nice had the manufacturer made a handle lock.

    Good luck everyone.....hope SantaClaus brings you one too.
    You should know the Go is warrantied to 6 layers of fabric only, for thin fabric. If you push 8 layers through you will eventually break the machine and void your warranty. Quite a few people have been breaking their machines and handles by using it in a way it's not designed for.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 07:02 PM
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    Oh, thank you so much Candace! I will go directly down to my booklet and read through more details than the initial set-up of fabrics. You are a doll to let me know. No more than six pieces for me anymore. Thank goodness I have only done that twice. It is way too expensive of machine to break a handle and void a warranty! Happy Stitches and thank you again.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 07:08 PM
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    Originally Posted by All Thumbs
    Oh, thank you so much Candace! I will go directly down to my booklet and read through more details than the initial set-up of fabrics. You are a doll to let me know. No more than six pieces for me anymore. Thank goodness I have only done that twice. It is way too expensive of machine to break a handle and void a warranty! Happy Stitches and thank you again.

    :thumbup: Just remember that thicker fabrics like flannel, fleece etc. will be even fewer layers. I believe Accuquilt has been very nice to send out replacement handles , but if it happens to break with a die jammed in it, as has happened to a few people, that's a real pain. And you're unit is out of commission until you can get it fixed.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 07:21 PM
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    I asked my LQS if they had certain dies for this pattern and she said that it was just simple squares and rectangles and that it would be easier to do by hand? I'm not exactly sure why but ok whatever. I have wanted one since they came out!! I' waiting for the price to drop.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 07:26 PM
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    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I have the Go because it's easier to move around then the Studio. The more you use the Go or Studio the more you realize how useful it it. If you have more then 1/4" - 1/2" fabric waste you are using it incorrectly. One thing to remember is the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height for proper ergonomic cutting.
    Huh? What does "the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height " mean? Why?
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    Originally Posted by Pinkrose4664
    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I have the Go because it's easier to move around then the Studio. The more you use the Go or Studio the more you realize how useful it it. If you have more then 1/4" - 1/2" fabric waste you are using it incorrectly. One thing to remember is the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height for proper ergonomic cutting.
    Huh? What does "the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height " mean? Why?
    I suppose it is the angle of ones shoulder when making the circle motion of six o'clock to twelve o'clock while rolling the dies through the wringer. I have placed mine upon a regular desk with the handle extending over the edge for circling. I am short but it would only seem plausible if one is tall that you could use it upon a higher surface. Then again, I have not cut a full quilt upon it as yet--just playing until my strip dies arrive.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 09:14 PM
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    Originally Posted by All Thumbs
    Originally Posted by Pinkrose4664
    Originally Posted by BellaBoo
    I have the Go because it's easier to move around then the Studio. The more you use the Go or Studio the more you realize how useful it it. If you have more then 1/4" - 1/2" fabric waste you are using it incorrectly. One thing to remember is the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height for proper ergonomic cutting.
    Huh? What does "the cutter needs to be lower then cutting table height " mean? Why?
    I suppose it is the angle of ones shoulder when making the circle motion of six o'clock to twelve o'clock while rolling the dies through the wringer. I have placed mine upon a regular desk with the handle extending over the edge for circling. I am short but it would only seem plausible if one is tall that you could use it upon a higher surface. Then again, I have not cut a full quilt upon it as yet--just playing until my strip dies arrive.
    I was going to ask for suggestion of where people put theirs to use it. I only have a sewing table to use, other than the floor which I wouldn't think would work. Hummmm
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    Old 12-12-2010, 09:23 PM
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    I have the Studio and absolutely love it. I cut alot and it saves so much time.
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    Old 12-12-2010, 09:29 PM
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    Today I used my Accuquilt fabric cutter for the first time since I got it Friday Evening.

    The first turns were hard. I am into the fifth or sixth week of carpal tunnel/trigger finger surgery one hand and just carpal tunnel the other hand. No fun. I'm a bit concerned that it will not be easier with practice, but my DH has said he would help. I got it because I wanted to cut the fabric, not ask him to help me every time. RATS.

    So, my first use of the machine was not too good. I am hopeful it will get better. We go down to Arizona for a few weeks every year after Christmas and I got it so that I could take with me in the RV. Good for that as it is portable. So, along with my small sewing machine and the Accuquilt I was truly hoping for a good few weeks down south. Maybe ..
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