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    Old 09-24-2011, 06:40 AM
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    Mostly I use 45 but do have the larger and smaller one.
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    Old 09-24-2011, 06:41 AM
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    I love my 45" bt that is the size I feel most comfortable using I think the bigger vs smaller is personal preference a sharp blade is the most important thing to me
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    Old 09-24-2011, 02:00 PM
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    Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
    I might have to give a 60mm a go - metrification is the word you were looking for :)

    Thanks to everyone who chimed in on this thread - sounds like the large rotary saves time and money, since the blade lasts longer and you can cut through more layers. (although with my small amount of experience - I'm only attempting a couple of layers max)

    I also find that no matter how hard I press down on the ruler (been using a 12x12" tonight) the cutter wants to push the ruler making me have to line it up again, half way through the cut - grrr frustrating.
    If you can purchase those little self stick sandpaper dots, they are helpful if you have trouble keeping your rulers from moving. They are also very cheap.
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    Old 09-24-2011, 07:09 PM
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    Thank you ladies - Sadiemae, reckon you can get them at your LQS? I've heard of them but haven't seen any in my travels.
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    Old 09-24-2011, 07:12 PM
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    Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
    Thank you ladies - Sadiemae, reckon you can get them at your LQS? I've heard of them but haven't seen any in my travels.
    We can pretty much get them anywhere here. Some of our grocery stores even have them.
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    Old 09-24-2011, 07:27 PM
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    Well I never! Must keep my eye out for them. Ta
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