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Hi all, I’m thinking about buying a rotary cutter, but I’m not sure which brand is the best. I’m looking for a good quality rotary cutter at a reasonably cheap price (at around $15 to $25)

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks :D

Mar 28, 2011, 03.50 AM by Phamburger

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  Mar 28, 2011, 11.24 AMby katexxxxxx

  Take a look at the Olfa, Fiskars and Clover ones. None are cheap, but you gets what ya pays fer! ;)

  Look at 45mm bladed ones: these are the most versatile for both garments and quilting. I also use smaller ones for tighter corners and larger ones for long cuts and heavier fabrics.

  Buy the largest cutting mat you can get hold of. Mortgage a small child and get at least two, preferably three really big ones if you want to cut garments, so you don’t have to move anything half way through cutting it!

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    Mar 28, 2011, 10.56 PMby Phamburger

    Thanks for the advice! It’s hard picking between Olfa and Fiskars because they both have their pros and cons. Which one do you prefer?

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    Mar 29, 2011, 07.49 AMby katexxxxxx

    I have a couple of each and find no real difference in use between them. Just get the ergonomic Olfa rather than the straight one.

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  Apr 7, 2011, 04.01 PMby candroid007

  I’m pretty happy with my Fiskars rotary cutter, I would advice you to stay away from the Martha Stewart brand rotary cutters. I received a beautiful Martha Stewart rotary cutter as a present once and was never able to get it to cut properly without seriously putting fingers at risk. I brought this same rotary cutter to my clothing construction class in school and my instructor was also befuddled and put off by this rotary cutter. =)
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  Apr 7, 2011, 05.47 PMby vintagerouge

  I’ve been using the Olfa models for years and am very happy with them (yes, I have more than one!). I’d also recommend getting one of those yellow grid rulers made for quilters to help with cutting straight lines. They are a bit thicker than regular rulers so you have less of a chance of the blade jumping up over the ruler and hitting your hand.
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  Apr 8, 2011, 11.28 PMby SewinPretty

  I love my Fiskars :) It cuts through anything, and Im very happy I havent cut my fingers off yet. I’ve heard good things about Olfa as well, but have not tried one.
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  Apr 19, 2011, 08.00 AMby marvage

  I use an Olfa (45 mm) and I love it. As a total beginner it’s made cutting a breeze.