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The Annual Christmas Wish List
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, "Pati, in Phx" wrote: Polly it is super easy to change the blade. Remove the screw, (there is even an arrow showing which way to turn it, because it is a "reverse" screw) slide the blade out, slide in the new blade and replace the screw. There is a section of the cover that comes off, after the screw is removed, for cleaning the lint out. That part can be difficult to remove the first couple of times, but a bit of use of a screw driver helps. I will chime in and agree about the Martelli cutters. There is a bit of a learning curve to them, because the motion/pressure is different. But once you learn to use this style it is wonderful. And you can use them, easily, while sitting down. wonderful tool. Pati, in Phx Oops! I should have read the entire thread before replying, Pati! G On Dec 2, 9:44*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote: You didn't mention the most important part (to me). *Is it easy to change the blade or do you have to draw a diagram of what goes first and which side goes down? *Polly "Sandy" wrote How about a Martelli rotary cutter, Frank? The web site is at http://www.martellicatalog.com/. The cutters look odd, but I'm in love with mine! They look nice, but what differentiates them from a standard cutter? Frank The pushing is easier. It's ergonomic, too, so your hand isn't at an odd angle. I find it so much easier to use than the ones I've used in the past -- just wish it were as pretty as my pink Olfa cutter! G Here's what the site says: "Problems with arthritis, carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, hand fatigue, neck or arm pain? Then the Martelli 2000 Rotary Cutter is the only cutter for you! Unlike traditional rotary cutters, the Ergo Cutter is held in a natural position with your arm and hand evenly distributing all of the pressure. Cuts round, scalloped or patterned shapes. Safe, automatic springloaded guard closes with a flip of a finger. " I just know that cutting isn't nearly the *work* it used to be. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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The Annual Christmas Wish List
Great ideas all. Oh, by the way, I have a lifetime supply of angelina
fibre (I'm a fly tyer). Didn't know about the film. Will have to check it out. Thanks. Frank |
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The Annual Christmas Wish List
Sandy wrote:
In article , Frank Reid wrote: Okay, gonna be a short Xmas this year, so lets everyone concentrate on smaller, less expensive items. Unique, quilting related, but... what YOU would like someone to give you. I've already been told about one item for my brides list. (see link). http://www.thisnext.com/item/95235D6...ng-Board-Cover She needs a new ironing board cover? I don't think it will cover her size board. :-) Frank Reid How about a Martelli rotary cutter, Frank? The web site is at http://www.martellicatalog.com/. The cutters look odd, but I'm in love with mine! Do the Martelli cutters take any blade of the right size, or do you need the Martelli blades? Julia in MN -- ----------- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/default.html ----------- |
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You need to have blades with a round hole, no "notches" in it like the
Olfas have.(The notches cut the screw that holds the blade in. Don't ask. ) The Martelli blades are about the same price as the Olfas and do last longer. Pati, in Phx Do the Martelli cutters take any blade of the right size, or do you need the Martelli blades? Julia in MN -- ----------- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/default.html ----------- |
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Okay, been looking at the Martelli cutters, and, in the process, I
found the Martelli Kwik Bind System. http://www.martellicatalog.com/cgi-b...gory_Code=Bind Has anyone used this? I know one of their problems is they hate hand binding. Is it worth the $150? Frank Reid |
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Thanks, Pati! I thought the photos looked like the blades didn't have
notches, so I was wondering if they were different. They do say that the blades will also work in most other cutters. Julia in MN Pati, in Phx wrote: You need to have blades with a round hole, no "notches" in it like the Olfas have.(The notches cut the screw that holds the blade in. Don't ask. ) The Martelli blades are about the same price as the Olfas and do last longer. Pati, in Phx Do the Martelli cutters take any blade of the right size, or do you need the Martelli blades? Julia in MN -- ----------- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/default.html ----------- -- ----------- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://webpages.charter.net/jaccola/default.html ----------- |
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The Annual Christmas Wish List
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, Frank Reid wrote: Okay, been looking at the Martelli cutters, and, in the process, I found the Martelli Kwik Bind System. http://www.martellicatalog.com/cgi-b...Screen=PROD&St ore_Code=MC&Product_Code=KB011&Category_Code=Bind Has anyone used this? I know one of their problems is they hate hand binding. Is it worth the $150? Frank Reid I've seen this advertised for years, but I've never used/bought it. $150 sounds like a bit more than I'd want to pay for a binding tool, when it's so easy to do it another way. G But the joy of quilting is that what seems silly to one quilter may be absolute bliss for another. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious) http://www.sandymike.net |
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Do get them some water-soluble thread and also a spool of fusible thread.
Those are fun tools; I especially like using the water-soluble on the SM to make a binding be still so I can machine stitch the binding down neatly. Polly |
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On Dec 3, 5:53*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
L... I especially like using the water-soluble on the SM to make a binding be still so I can machine stitch the binding down neatly. Polly How do you use water-soluble thread to do that? Thanks Bev in TX |
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I just got one of those and I've used it almost every day since it
came. The wooden end that presses seams flat is great for paper-piecing when you don't want to keep getting up for the iron. The other wooden end is perfect for turning facings and collars with pointed places. The seam ripper is sharp and the stilleto, or awl, works great for holding small seams you're ironing down or for guiding fabric under the presser foot. The wood is carved with flat edges so that it doesn't roll off the machine. It was pricey, but I love it! On Thu, 3 Dec 2009 17:25:37 +1300, "J*" wrote: Alex Anderson has a new 4 in 1 tool out. its a seam ripper, stiletto, turner and presser.. heres a link to it. http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1390 |
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