illinois

Am I dreaming or is there such a thing as a ruler with an edge that will sharpen the rotary cutter as it is used? I'm having problems with my cutter creating a "perforated" strip instead of cutting nicely. I end up with several threads that are not cut. I've tried a new mat and that didn't help. Even a new blade, doesn't seem to be the answer. What's the problem?

Scissor Queen

It must be something in the way you're using the cutter if you still have uncut threads with a new blade on a new mat.

sharon b

I am having the same issue, I don't have a new mat, but I did put in a new blade, so I will be interested in what others say. I did switch mats and still have the same problem.

ToucanSam

I wish someone would invent one!!!!

luvstoquilt301

Are you sure you do not have 2 blades in there? They can easily stick together as I found out. You should not be having this with a new blade.

gollytwo

often the problem. I always try pushing a new blade between my thumb and the next finger before inserting it to insure it's only one - sometimes it's two

Melinda in Tulsa

For some reason the link won't post here but check out the Tru-Cut rotary system at I have a notion.com

If that doesn't work, try googleing I Have a Notion. They have both a blog site and a store.

bearisgray

I think some blades are just plain flawed. I have also put in a brand new blade, and it skips just ONE thread - at the same interval - over and over and over. GRUMBLE.

CorgiNole

I think I did just see a picture of a newly developed ruler with a sharpening edge.

Definitely check the blade and also the angle at which you are holding the blade. Mine got a little wonky cutting the other day when I was pointing more towards the ruler than straight up and down.

Cheers, K

Melinda in Tulsa

For what rotary cutter blades cost, they sure don't last long at all. Wish there was a cheaper way besides scissors. Seems like after a dozen or so strips they are dull, and the last ones I bought were Olfa blades. 5 for $30. Waay too much money!