I need information on Ergonomic cutters
06-23-2010, 10:56 AM
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Martelli's rotary cutter is ergonomic; I like it a lot. You can see video demonstrations of it at their website:
http://www.martellinotions.com/
Another option is the Accuquilt Go! die cutting system. A lot of quilters are opting for that because most of the work is done with a crank. The website is:
http://www.accuquilt.com/
There are a lot of video demo's of the accuquilt Go! on Youtube also.
http://www.martellinotions.com/
Another option is the Accuquilt Go! die cutting system. A lot of quilters are opting for that because most of the work is done with a crank. The website is:
http://www.accuquilt.com/
There are a lot of video demo's of the accuquilt Go! on Youtube also.
06-23-2010, 12:27 PM
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I have been looking at the Martelli's too... to be able to use my whole hand is a plus. I wish that I could find one in a shop so that I can try it out... that is the best way for me to know... I need to know if it puts strain on the wrist?
06-23-2010, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
I have been looking at the Martelli's too... to be able to use my whole hand is a plus. I wish that I could find one in a shop so that I can try it out... that is the best way for me to know... I need to know if it puts strain on the wrist?
It does take some getting used to. I'm not sure if it would work well in a Shape Cut; never thought to try it on that. For regular cutting, though, it is easier on the wrist than other cutters.
06-23-2010, 12:41 PM
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Is the Shape Cut the ruler with the slits every half inch? If so, I use my Martelli on it all the time.
I love the Martelli and hardly use my other cutters anymore. I have tendonitis in my right hand and I would hurt when using the regular cutters. With the Martelli, I don't. They are expensive but so worth it in my opinion.
I love the Martelli and hardly use my other cutters anymore. I have tendonitis in my right hand and I would hurt when using the regular cutters. With the Martelli, I don't. They are expensive but so worth it in my opinion.
06-23-2010, 12:52 PM
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I also have the Martelli, and love it. I was having a lot of pain in my wrist when I would cut for awhile. It took me a little time to get used to it. LOL But I love it now. The blade seems to be thinner, but sharper to me
06-23-2010, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by redpurselady
Is the Shape Cut the ruler with the slits every half inch? If so, I use my Martelli on it all the time.
I love the Martelli and hardly use my other cutters anymore. I have tendonitis in my right hand and I would hurt when using the regular cutters. With the Martelli, I don't. They are expensive but so worth it in my opinion.
I love the Martelli and hardly use my other cutters anymore. I have tendonitis in my right hand and I would hurt when using the regular cutters. With the Martelli, I don't. They are expensive but so worth it in my opinion.
06-23-2010, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Originally Posted by amma
I have been looking at the Martelli's too... to be able to use my whole hand is a plus. I wish that I could find one in a shop so that I can try it out... that is the best way for me to know... I need to know if it puts strain on the wrist?
It does take some getting used to. I'm not sure if it would work well in a Shape Cut; never thought to try it on that. For regular cutting, though, it is easier on the wrist than other cutters.
I use my shape cut ruller all the time!!! For every quilt. It works great with it!!!!
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