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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:41 AM
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    8.
    It was a beast and I went through blades lickity split. I was careful to keep the shape cut from sliding, made several passes until I couldn't hear the fabric cut anymore. Still had to snip some threads with the scizzor tip.
    4 wasn't real bad and I prefer 2.
    I have to depend on my shape cut because I tend to let a long edge ruler slide when I am making the pass and I tend to rub the ruler with the rotary blade, ruining the blade and ruler.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 03:43 AM
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    4 with the 45 and 8 with the 60. But always with a new blade!
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    Old 06-02-2010, 07:49 AM
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    Usually 2, sometimes 4, but not more. It kind of depends on the fabric and what size/type piece or strip I'm cutting. Even though all my fabric is 100% cotton, certain ones lend themselves well to cutting 4 layers at once, others not so much. I also attempt to get more use out of a cutting blade than I should; having a new blade in the cutter makes a difference.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 08:02 AM
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    I have cut 8 with a dull blade and it was a mess. I can do 8 easy with a new/ sharp blade. I try to stick with 4-5 depending on what shape i am doing. if you can sharpen or have a new blade i would recommend it for more than 2 layers.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 06:55 PM
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    I've done six but I prefer four.
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    Old 06-02-2010, 10:05 PM
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    interesting thread, thanks!
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