rotary cutter gone mad!

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11-17-2010, 03:47 PM

#21

costumegirl

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I've done this too! :) Guess this is a 'duh' moment! Thanks for the links!!

11-17-2010, 04:08 PM

#22

laurac

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so glad you guys figured it out before i had it happen. i hate it when a pro asks if its plugged in or in the case of the computer, if i've rebooted. (i probably haven't and then will feel like an idiot)

11-17-2010, 04:22 PM

#23

AlwaysQuilting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RAL1234

They also have videos on olfa.com showing how to change the blade correctly. Might be helpful. I also know of a lot of people who take their cutters into their local quilt shop - the ladies there can always help to get the blade and washer on correctly. Good luck!

http://olfa.com/index.asp?pageid=7

Thanks for posting that link. :thumbup:
I didn't notice the videos when I was at the OLFA site.
Videos are much better for me. I seem to retain the info easier with my "senior" brain for some reason

11-18-2010, 03:12 AM

#24

hopetoquilt

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I am right handed. Thanks so much for all the info. I have been run ragged this week but will be quilting this weekend and see if my rotary cutter works better.

11-18-2010, 03:52 AM

#25

piepatch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting

No I haven't had any trouble with mine yet.
I found this PDF page at OLFA for putting a cutter back together when you change the blades.
http://www.olfa.com/App_Content/Edit.../bin112065.pdf

Thanks for the link. I saved it for future reference.

11-18-2010, 04:05 AM

#26

Laura3

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Its funny that so many smart women can't seem to get the cutter right!!! I was getting little strips of extra cuts every time I cut a strip of fabric. After doing everything I could think of I realized I had two blades stuck together!

01-21-2011, 01:07 PM

#27

Kappy

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Location: Minnesota

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Shelley

Try taking off the screw and flip the bent washer, then put the screw back on. I found this to be the problem with mine.

Mine was doing the same thing...how did it ever occur to you to "flip" the washer?

01-21-2011, 01:28 PM

#28

laurlync

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Location: Atlanta, Texas

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I have an Olfa and a Fiskars. I can't seem to cut as straight with the Olfa, so I put it up and only use my Fiskars. However, it seems like I had trouble putting the Olfa back together when I did use it. I'll try to remember this if I ever use it again.