Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??
04-12-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by miholmes
I love my Olfa cutter as well. However if you're going to purchase them I would tell you to wait until Joann's has their 40 or 50% sale. That way you can get the cutter and some replacement blades for a better price.
04-12-2011, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by miholmes
I love my Olfa cutter as well. However if you're going to purchase them I would tell you to wait until Joann's has their 40 or 50% sale. That way you can get the cutter and some replacement blades for a better price.
04-12-2011, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Janie Q
I like Fiskars. I have arthritis and it is the easiest to grip.
04-12-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by BKrenning
I have Olfa's--all sizes that close automatically when you release the handle except for the tiny one--it is manual; a few dollar bin cheapos that I use for fleece & paper and a Martelli 45mm. I love, love, love the Martelli for long cutting sessions but you have to remember to close the blade shield every time you set it down. Also, it only likes the blades without notches or it will wobble. There is a right & left hand version so make sure you get the correct one for you.
So, no, they are not made equal. You have to find one that is comfortable for you at a price you're willing to pay. For a good all around--easy & cheap to find blades for--I would recommend Olfa. For problems with carpal tunnel or hand strength--I recommend Martelli. For pretty--I recommend Donna Dewberry!
So, no, they are not made equal. You have to find one that is comfortable for you at a price you're willing to pay. For a good all around--easy & cheap to find blades for--I would recommend Olfa. For problems with carpal tunnel or hand strength--I recommend Martelli. For pretty--I recommend Donna Dewberry!
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04-12-2011, 03:40 PM
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If you cutter is leaving threads here and there, that does not sound like a problem with the cutter itself. Either the blade has a nick in it, the cutting surface has a bad spot, or you are not holding the cutter with sufficient force against the fabric. True, a different brand may be easier for you to use, but it doesn't sound like that is the problem.
04-12-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dunster
If you cutter is leaving threads here and there, that does not sound like a problem with the cutter itself. Either the blade has a nick in it, the cutting surface has a bad spot, or you are not holding the cutter with sufficient force against the fabric. True, a different brand may be easier for you to use, but it doesn't sound like that is the problem.
04-12-2011, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
I have several different sizes and brands and they all work well as long as the blades are sharp.
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