Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??
#51
Since I am returning to quilting after a long hiatus, I asked a quilter and sales woman in my LQS if there was anything new in rotary cutters or should I stick with my old Olfa. She told me that in her opinion nothing new has improved on Olfa. Mine works fine for me so I have stuck with it.
#53
I have Olfa cutters in 60/45/28mm -I've never had a problem with them at all...
That being said, I bought a Martelli cutter at the Houston festival last November and I absolutely LOVE it.
They make two entirely different cutters for left and right handers (not just a matter of swapping the blade around the handle.)
I'm a lefty!
Joann's has them on their website sale priced at $17.99 (reg $29.99) definitely the time to buy if you are interested!
That being said, I bought a Martelli cutter at the Houston festival last November and I absolutely LOVE it.
They make two entirely different cutters for left and right handers (not just a matter of swapping the blade around the handle.)
I'm a lefty!
Joann's has them on their website sale priced at $17.99 (reg $29.99) definitely the time to buy if you are interested!
#55
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Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I have Olfa ones (28mm, 45mm, 60mm) I like them fine. Mine are the squeeze handle ones where the blade retracts when your not squeezing the.
#56
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Originally Posted by gale
I've tried several different ones and I always go back to my Fiskars. I think I have 3 now because if I can't find one, I won't use another brand. I'll go to the store and buy another one. lol
#60
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I have arthritis and use the ergonomic Olfa cutters. I like the lock to keep the blade hidden until you need it. You need to replace your blades more often. As soon as they start skipping etc, it's time for a new blade. I have tried the sharpeners, waste of money as far as I'm concerned, because you just have to keep sharpening them more and more often. Most of us on here have discovered Harbor Freight and their carpet cutter blades. They work just as well as the expensive ones in the stores. I just got a 65mm Olfa at Joanns half price. Love it and should have gotten it sooner. You can cut so many layers at time and don't have the problem of getting hung up on the ruler.
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