Roller Cutter

[Warren]

I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago at the TLF store here in town. It's listed in this month sales flier for $9.99. Regular price is $19.99 which makes this one sweet deal. When my mom was teaching me to use a sewing machine a couple of years ago was the first time I had ever seen one. I ask her where she got it and she said the fabric store. So I went to see how much they were because it made cutting patterns out so much easier. Well the fabric store wanted about $40.00 for one and I had to pass. When I saw these on sale I took moms to compare. Guess what they are the same brand as hers. I sure don't mind saving $30.00. I was skeptical about it cutting reallt heavy stuff, but it sailed right through some saddle skirting I had in the shop. I also found it was much easier to use to cut curves with as long as they aren't to tight. Best of all the blades are replacable. If you haven't tried one of these then you really should. I think you will be as pleased as I am.

[Drac]

personally, I prefer the large fiskers one. they're about 15 bucks I think at wal-mart with a slightly padded rubber grip and can use 2 different size blades, but if it works, it works! plus ya got this one cheaper. does this one have adjustable depth like the fiskers does?

[Jordan]

There are alot of crossover tools available and it does pay to shop around. I think it will work real nice on the thinner leather but as with any tool there is a limit. Enjoy

[gunfighter48]

Check sewing/fabric stores and craft stores, they both carry circular cutters. I got the 60mm diameter size at a fabric store. Works great on 8oz leather.

John

[Drac]

jordan I think the thickest I've cut with mine is around 12oz. I don't use anything heavier than 8/9 too often, but I do use a loooot of the 8/9/

[Jordan]

Good to know, I may pick one up and give it a try, Razorknives exactos and scissors get to be a pain, sometimes literally if I slip.

[LarryB]

We have a super walmart here and they carry the yellow handle in hardware and a blue handle in fabric. I have both roller cutters but I still grab the old utility knife. But the fabric dept. is suppost to close at this walmart. Hope this helps

[Drac]

larry

they're downsizing the fabric departments at all of 'em. it's there, just much smaller. sometimes they put the rolling cutters in the office or craft sections.

[bruce johnson]

Warren,

I routinely cut up to 16 oz with my 45 mm. I use a 48" rule as a straightedge. The blades go quite a while too. Where I think they really shine is cutting soft leather like chap or deer. There is no distortion from stretch like with other knives. I also use the scalloped and wave blades sometimes to cut overlays. They will track a pattern edge well for that too. I used to have a 60 mm, but cut myself a few times on it. Lost it and don't miss the bleeding.

[LarryB]

Your right Bruce. They are ok for the thin leather. I see a few knives that can be sharpened ... My question is, would it be smarter to have a knife that you can sharpen or does it pay to buy the blades? Seems like the blades get dull and have to be replaced often.. gets a little pricey.