June Tailor Shape Cut
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Posts: 1,133
I always use my 45 rotary cutter and have not had a problem. The issue is to make sure that your blade is inserted in the beginning slot and then follow the slit closely. Go slowly until you get used to it. One important thing is not to cut while sitting down.
#25
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nawth o' Boston
Posts: 1,879
I use my Olfa 45 but it took a bit of doing to get it to work. you have to be vary careful to hold the cutter straight. I learned that I could NOT use my either-hand Fiskars 45 rotary cutter because it bumped into the slot, which caused some ugly cuts in the teardrop part of one of the slots.
I love my shape-cut - I have the big one which will do 24" long pieces. Love it!
I love my shape-cut - I have the big one which will do 24" long pieces. Love it!
#26
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Tomball, Texas
Posts: 142
Same with me, but please be careful. I was cutting strips for a quilt and cut almost all the way through my finger, (new blade). I wasn't paying attention to where my finger was when I was zipping through all that cutting. But I still love my June Taylor, just a whole lot more careful.
#27
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Broadway, Shenandoah Valley, VA
Posts: 478
I'm also a Fiskars girl and use my 45mm all the time. And, yes I've knicked also, but go slowly and you will appreciate the efficiency of the Shape Cut. (I've also used an Olfa cutter, but I'm so used to my very old Fiskars!) What does "Lang may yer lum reek." mean? I'd love to visit Scotland one day.
#29
If you will notice, most rotary cutters have a ribbed area above the blade. Put your index finger there and you will find you have more control over the cutter--and of course, always start in the slot.
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