This is an industrial cutter. They use them where I work and we cut many thousands of yards of fabric every year. They do go through about ten to twelve layers at one time. It also takes a lot of training and a very sturdy table. I do not work in a quilt shop.
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It looks like it would work. but it is made in China ,thats a nono . joyce j
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Besides the made in China issue (buy American-made!!) it looks dangerous to me. I have done enough damage to my hands with rotary cutter mishaps - I'd probably be missing an entire finger with this.....
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How many finger tips would that little thing take off! Rotary cutter is good for me! Also love my accuquilt go
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For that price it should do the dishes!!
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and clean the toilet
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It looks so dangerous, and one slip with it might be costly!
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Three issues come to mind--how to stabilize the fabric being cut, how hard is it to see where you are cutting? and can you turn corners? This gadget reminds me of a circular saw; great for straight cuts. Period. The factory where I worked once upon a time had cutters that worked like suspended bandsaws which maneuvered handily. Dharma has another cutter a bit like that. I don't think either suited to casual home use.
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I think you'd have to make a lot of garments to help pay for the garment cutter.
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For most of us quilters, wouldn't it just take the joy out of rotary cutting by hand your own quilt or someone you care for's quilt? I like to savor every moment I work on a quilt. This, to me, seems really commercial and not totally personal. Just my thought! Edie
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