rotary cutter gone mad!

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11-16-2010, 05:33 PM

hopetoquilt

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I have an Olfa rotary cutter and the screw comes loose every time I make a couple of cuts. It is driving me crazy. I much prefer the way the Olfa works. I tried a different brand and hated it because it felt too bulky and didn't cut as nicely. Is anyone else having this problem with the Olfa rotary cutter? Should I just buy a new Olfa?

11-16-2010, 05:34 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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Yes, it happened me to. I took it apart to change the blade and couldn't figure out how to put it back correctly!
I need to take it someplace to have someone help me get it back the right way !!

11-16-2010, 05:37 PM

Shelley

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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.

11-16-2010, 05:41 PM

AlwaysQuilting

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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

11-16-2010, 05:42 PM

shequilts

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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.

'Same thing with me. Flip it!

11-16-2010, 05:44 PM

great aunt jacqui

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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.

did the same thing

11-16-2010, 05:44 PM

SittingPretty

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Thank you, Nadine, for the post to Olfa. I used to wonder which side the little bent washer went on! lol

11-16-2010, 05:46 PM

Treasureit

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I think the scew only fit right one way too.

11-16-2010, 06:40 PM

Jingle

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I don't think the olfa is very safe, I have a fiskars and I love it, maybe just what one gets use to.

11-16-2010, 06:43 PM

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klgreene

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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

ROFLMAO Just about to pee my pants.....I've had the same problem since I changed blades.....LOL after seeing the olfa site, I put everything on backwards. I have several and now I'll have to check how I put the blades on. It even looks right now. It didn't look right before, but I didn't even think to do put it together the correct way.