Rotary cutter problem - revisited

I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa

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Smooth rolling vs rough braking

Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer=A0Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

I did see this post and will reply again g. My Fiskars cutter has been
doing this lately - the rough rolling. And, I know that the blade gets
jammed in the shaft of the screw cuz I have pryed it out of there! I
think I will take my new blade out now and throw the cutter away! Any
excuse for a trip to the LQS! Thanks, Jennifer, for posting this.

Laurie G.

Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa

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Smooth rolling vs rough braking

Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Jennifer,

I really like the twin pidgeons wall hanging. It is awesome!
I like Sam's quilt top too.

Ron.

On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:02:54 -0400 (EDT),
(Jennifer Hepworth) wrote:

I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa

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Smooth rolling vs rough braking

Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer*Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Thank you, Ron. I appreciate your interest. The real pigeons did keep
coming back to the balcony this season but their nesting site was gone,
so no more babies this year.
Jennifer in Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Sun, Jul 20, 2003, 9:57am
(EDT-1) From: (rjwhite6)
Jennifer,
I really like the twin pidgeons wall hanging. It is awesome! I like
Sam's quilt top too.
Ron.
On Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:02:54 -0400 (EDT),
(Jennifer Hepworth) wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa
-------
Smooth rolling vs rough braking
Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer=A0Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Hi Laurie, you have reappeared from the black hole! I replaced my
rotary cutter on Friday - I am also going to keep the old one and try to
get a new screw assembly made for it. Since this grooving is a defect -
it should be covered by Fiskars replacement warranty? The screw should
have been made from the same metal as the blades to avoid the problem.
So far Fiskars are not addressing the issue.
Jennifer in Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2003, 2:39pm
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie=A0G.)
I did see this post and will reply again g. My Fiskars cutter has been
doing this lately - the rough rolling. And, I know that the blade gets
jammed in the shaft of the screw cuz I have pryed it out of there! I
think I will take my new blade out now and throw the cutter away! Any
excuse for a trip to the LQS! Thanks, Jennifer, for posting this.
Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa
-------
Smooth rolling vs rough braking
Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Hi Laurie, there is a Fiskars limited lifetime warranty on rotary
cutters - the rotary blade is excluded, normal wear and tear, damage due
to abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair is not covered (reading
from the back of the package). Defective products will be repaired,
replaced or substituted with the same item or item of equal value. To
get service under the warranty, send the product postage paid together
with a description of the problem to .......
Why not give them a try?
Jennifer in Ottawa - who also has a wedding quilt to make for a
great-niece who was married two weeks ago - the quilt was definitely
'not' ready in time!
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2003, 5:05am
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie=A0G.)
Hey, I've been here, just not posting alot g. I actually have been
sewing and finishing up some quilts! My niece is getting married next
weekend and I have her top and backing finished. I still need to quilt
it but resigned myself to the fact that it will be after the wedding
when it gets done. I wish I could post photos of my stuff. I just don't
have the means to do so.
I have two large Fiskars rotary cutters. My oldest one had been
relegated to my paper piecing/class taking box. It is actually my newest
one that has the blade problem. Now my older one has come out of
retirement and has been put to use! I think I have used it just soooo
much that I wore it out!!! A warranty would be nice..........
Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
=A0=A0Hi Laurie, you have reappeared from the black hole! I replaced my
rotary cutter on Friday - I am also going to keep the old one and try to
get a new screw assembly made for it. Since this grooving is a defect -
it should be covered by Fiskars replacement warranty? The screw should
have been made from the same metal as the blades to avoid the problem.
So far Fiskars are not addressing the issue. Jennifer in Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2003, 2:39pm
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie G.) I did see this post and
will reply again g. My Fiskars cutter has been doing this lately - the
rough rolling. And, I know that the blade gets jammed in the shaft of
the screw cuz I have pryed it out of there! I think I will take my new
blade out now and throw the cutter away! Any excuse for a trip to the
LQS! Thanks, Jennifer, for posting this. Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa
-------
Smooth rolling vs rough braking
Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Thanks, Jennifer, I will do that! If nothing happens, I haven't lost
anything, and if it gets replaced, then I am in good shape.

Laurie G.

Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
Hi Laurie, there is a Fiskars limited lifetime warranty on rotary
cutters - the rotary blade is excluded, normal wear and tear, damage due
to abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair is not covered (reading
from the back of the package). Defective products will be repaired,
replaced or substituted with the same item or item of equal value. To
get service under the warranty, send the product postage paid together
with a description of the problem to .......
Why not give them a try?
Jennifer in Ottawa - who also has a wedding quilt to make for a
great-niece who was married two weeks ago - the quilt was definitely
'not' ready in time!
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2003, 5:05am
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie G.)
Hey, I've been here, just not posting alot g. I actually have been
sewing and finishing up some quilts! My niece is getting married next
weekend and I have her top and backing finished. I still need to quilt
it but resigned myself to the fact that it will be after the wedding
when it gets done. I wish I could post photos of my stuff. I just don't
have the means to do so.
I have two large Fiskars rotary cutters. My oldest one had been
relegated to my paper piecing/class taking box. It is actually my newest
one that has the blade problem. Now my older one has come out of
retirement and has been put to use! I think I have used it just soooo
much that I wore it out!!! A warranty would be nice..........
Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
Hi Laurie, you have reappeared from the black hole! I replaced my
rotary cutter on Friday - I am also going to keep the old one and try to
get a new screw assembly made for it. Since this grooving is a defect -
it should be covered by Fiskars replacement warranty? The screw should
have been made from the same metal as the blades to avoid the problem.
So far Fiskars are not addressing the issue. Jennifer in Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2003, 2:39pm
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie G.) I did see this post and
will reply again g. My Fiskars cutter has been doing this lately - the
rough rolling. And, I know that the blade gets jammed in the shaft of
the screw cuz I have pryed it out of there! I think I will take my new
blade out now and throw the cutter away! Any excuse for a trip to the
LQS! Thanks, Jennifer, for posting this. Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa
-------
Smooth rolling vs rough braking
Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum

Web site page with postal address forwarded to Laurie G.
Jennifer in Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2003, 3:06pm
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie=A0G.)
Jennifer - can you email me with the address for the warranty. I looked
at the website but couldn't find one. Thanks :-)
Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
=A0=A0Hi Laurie, there is a Fiskars limited lifetime warranty on rotary
cutters - the rotary blade is excluded, normal wear and tear, damage due
to abuse, mishandling or unauthorized repair is not covered (reading
from the back of the package). Defective products will be repaired,
replaced or substituted with the same item or item of equal value. To
get service under the warranty, send the product postage paid together
with a description of the problem to ....... Why not give them a try?
Jennifer in Ottawa - who also has a wedding quilt to make for a
great-niece who was married two weeks ago - the quilt was definitely
'not' ready in time!
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2003, 5:05am
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie G.) Hey, I've been here, just
not posting alot g. I actually have been sewing and finishing up some
quilts! My niece is getting married next weekend and I have her top and
backing finished. I still need to quilt it but resigned myself to the
fact that it will be after the wedding when it gets done. I wish I could
post photos of my stuff. I just don't have the means to do so.
I have two large Fiskars rotary cutters. My oldest one had been
relegated to my paper piecing/class taking box. It is actually my newest
one that has the blade problem. Now my older one has come out of
retirement and has been put to use! I think I have used it just soooo
much that I wore it out!!! A warranty would be nice.......... Laurie G.
Jennifer Hepworth wrote:
=A0=A0=A0=A0Hi Laurie, you have reappeared from the black hole! I
replaced my rotary cutter on Friday - I am also going to keep the old
one and try to get a new screw assembly made for it. Since this grooving
is a defect - it should be covered by Fiskars replacement warranty? The
screw should have been made from the same metal as the blades to avoid
the problem. So far Fiskars are not addressing the issue. Jennifer in
Ottawa
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Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2003, 2:39pm
(EDT+4) From: (Laurie G.) I did see this post and
will reply again g. My Fiskars cutter has been doing this lately - the
rough rolling. And, I know that the blade gets jammed in the shaft of
the screw cuz I have pryed it out of there! I think I will take my new
blade out now and throw the cutter away! Any excuse for a trip to the
LQS! Thanks, Jennifer, for posting this. Laurie G. Jennifer Hepworth
wrote:
I posted this yesterday - I know that Laurie G saw it before it
disappeared into the 'black hole'. There is a safety concern here which
should be addressed while there are other discussions going on about
rotary cutters and their hiccups.
Jennifer in Ottawa
-------
Smooth rolling vs rough braking
Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2003, 11:11am
From: (Jennifer Hepworth)
It may not be caused by a dull rotary blade afterall though continued
use will have that result.
The next time you pick up your rotary cutter - take a moment to
dismantle it and to look closely at the shaft of the holding screw. I
was having 'sudden braking' and 'jerky starts' while using my frequently
used Fiskars rotary cutter - it was oiled, delinted, and blade changed -
but the problem continued.
Closer inspection of the various parts showed me several deep scores in
the screw shank (the part that goes through the head of the cutter and
the blade opening). Over the years, the blade action has scored a line
around the screw shank and the inside edges of the blade are now
catching in this groove - the blade suddenly stops rolling and brakes
roughly!
If you do see any sign of metal shavings around the opening of your
rotary cutter - then check out the screw shank and consider replacement.
Jennifer in Ottawa
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/Quiltedprojects
http://interactive.rogers.com/jennell/photoalbum