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    Old 07-25-2010, 09:40 AM
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    Does anyone know the brand of the rotary cutter that can be changed to suit either a left or right handed person? I am a leftie and am tired fighting with my right handed one.
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    Old 07-25-2010, 10:03 AM
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    My Fiskars rotary cutter is interchangable. It is from Joanns.
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    Old 07-25-2010, 10:08 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kathy N
    My Fiskars rotary cutter is interchangable. It is from Joanns.
    yep mine to and its from walmart!
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    Old 07-25-2010, 10:19 AM
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    I thought they all were interchangeable from right to left. ???
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    Old 07-25-2010, 10:57 AM
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    Check your existing cutter. Most can be changed from left to right simply by moving the blade to the other side.

    Martelli makes a rotary cutter especially for lefties; I got one for my sister. This is also an ergonomic cutter that is easier on the wrist. Here's the website for it, and they're currently on sale onine:

    http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
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    I know what you mean! Mine can be switched from one side to the other, but I tend to use both hands and it's always awkward on one side.
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    I am a switch hitter when it comes to rotary cutters. Fiskars has several that you can use both ways by simply turning the cutter around.
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    Old 07-25-2010, 11:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by Prism99
    Check your existing cutter. Most can be changed from left to right simply by moving the blade to the other side.

    Martelli makes a rotary cutter especially for lefties; I got one for my sister. This is also an ergonomic cutter that is easier on the wrist. Here's the website for it, and they're currently on sale onine:

    http://www.martellicatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?
    I would like to get the Martelli. That website has a great price. Do you have to use the Martelli blades? I just bought a ton of blades for my Olfa off Ebay.
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    Old 07-25-2010, 12:20 PM
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    I'm a leftie and I use a Olfa. All the rotary cutters I've seen are universal. (?)
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    Old 07-25-2010, 04:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by pieces
    I'm a leftie and I use a Olfa. All the rotary cutters I've seen are universal. (?)
    My Olfa rotary cutter is from the early 80s and can't be switched from right to left I think it is time for a new one.
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