Rotary Cutters- ARE they all created Equal??
04-13-2011, 05:22 AM
#71
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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.
04-13-2011, 05:29 AM
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Have tried all different cutters and love-love-love my Olfas. Do have a Martelli cutter and large cutting matt. Change my blades often but have found using the Martelli cutting matt my blades stay sharper much longer. The boards are not cheap but have been using mine at least 3 or 4 years and no grooves in it, I do cut something every day.
04-13-2011, 05:32 AM
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I've tried all the rest and have settled for the best...Gingher, they are the best. They make excellent scissors as well. A pricey rotary cutter, but there is no comparison to anything else. They are expensive, but worth every penny.
Blessings,
MaryAnna
Blessings,
MaryAnna
04-13-2011, 06:39 AM
#77
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Martelli cutter is the best I have ever found. They have a handle that curves and fits into the palm of your hand. The pointer finger rests on top of the blade area so makes cutting very strain free. I've probably tried them all and always had a sore wrist when cutting for any length of time.
For replacement blades, go to Harbor Freight and order carpet cutter replacement blades. 2 for approx $1.99 They fit the cutter and seem to last way longer than the regular cutter blades. Hope this helps.
For replacement blades, go to Harbor Freight and order carpet cutter replacement blades. 2 for approx $1.99 They fit the cutter and seem to last way longer than the regular cutter blades. Hope this helps.
04-13-2011, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by gaigai
I've tried them all, Fiskars, Olfa, etc. but now won't use anything but my Martelli. I love it. And I can cut for hours without hand pain at the time or later. More expensive, but definitely worth it.
04-13-2011, 07:15 AM
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Kai cutters retract automatically and so are safer, in my opinion.They cut well and the blades last a long time.I have a Martelli which is easy to use sitting down and they make left handed versions as well.However, the blade does not retract.
04-13-2011, 07:31 AM
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I have a martelli rotary cutter, handle is on the side, is much easier on the hands, carperl tunnel, takes a little getting used to but like it very much. And a dull blade will ruin your cutting mats. Found out the hard way.
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