Best quilting rotary cutters according to redditors

We found 41 Reddit comments discussing the best quilting rotary cutters. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Quilting Rotary Cutters:

u/LiliedHart · 11 pointsr/notebooks

Might be easier to just get a perforation cutter like this or this, then she can make any page tearable as she likes.

u/Dains84 · 4 pointsr/foamcore

What shape of hole? I typically just cut through it with my knife like any other cut and pop it out like a token, but for circles that probably isn't doable.

I'd try something like this, but I've never used one myself.

u/windupmonkeys · 4 pointsr/modelmakers

https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-9911-Compass-Circle-Cutter/dp/B000BK7NWC

Honestly, I rarely bother with masks, even on tanks.

For tanks, you can also use either purpose designed or architectural/drafting circle templates like these as a spraying stencil.

https://www.amazon.com/Helix-Small-Circle-Template-37168/dp/B00AETPZFW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441141539&sr=8-1&keywords=circle+template

But honestly, in most instances I just spray the center/hub and then finish off with a brush. Faster, even if more tedious.

A summary of most of the above is further provided here.

http://www.scalemodelguide.com/painting-weathering/painting-guide/paint-rubber-rims-tank-wheels/


u/goldensunshine429 · 3 pointsr/quilting

Glad you’re okay! Definitely always follow osha guidelines and cut AWAY!!!!!

Once you’re well enough to quilt, maybe get a fresh blade/ new rotary cutter. Much like good kitchen knives, the sharper knives are safer because you have to use less pressure. I barely rest any weight on my rotary and it easily cuts through two layers. I use an olfa. The cheapest on amazon is Olfa Splash Rotary Cutter 45mm Fairy Floss Pink if you don’t mind the pink.

Never skimp on changing the blade. Dull blades are more dangerous, just like your story shows!!!!

u/polgara_buttercup · 3 pointsr/crochet

Skip stitch blade. Here is an Amazon link and I have also found them at Hobby Lobby but not at Joann's

45mm Crochet Edge Skip Blades (Pack of 5) Fits Fiskars, Olfa! Perfect blade for crochet edge projects, fleece, and scrapbooking! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L8HJMAM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0j1xCbSYSN71Z

You need the rotary cutter handle for this to work so you may want to search for a combo set if you don't have one already.

Once you get it test it on scrap fabric to figure out how to use it and what your results will be. Don't stretch or pull on the fabric while cutting or your holes will be mishaped

u/diamondyak · 3 pointsr/sewhelp

Circle rotary cutter. Easy to use and works well. OLFA Rotary Circle Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CEAMCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BTUCzbJDR0X1Q

u/clickity_click_click · 3 pointsr/photography

This will cut through anything a utility knife will, and do it much easier. You need to have a cutting mat like this to use it on.

u/rock_hard_member · 3 pointsr/foamcore

This is the one I got that /u/chasem13 had for his foamcore the other week. It definitely takes multiple passes, easiest if the last one is from the back side but it works well.

u/coolcool23 · 3 pointsr/drums

Really not hard at all with a compass cutter or something similar. I think on my old kit I actually used a legit drawing compas with a razor blade clamped into it or something. Just measure out the diameter/radius, pick your center and go. You can buy rings that snap in to make it look nice and give it strength: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BDO6BK?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz4TO0a6m2QIVUbbACh2vqg0TEAQYASABEgLxqPD_BwE

u/crystalmerchant · 2 pointsr/modelmakers

Measure and draw would work too! Actually that's what I did for the roundels -- found comparable sized circle shapes around the bench (bottle cap, pencil eraser, etc) and used them to trace circles onto the tape to cut out the roundel stencils. Figured out later that a compass cutter probably would have saved a lot of time and been more precise.

u/besna · 2 pointsr/notebooks

You could just buy your favorite one without perforations and buy something like this: amazon "wheel cutter perforation" and perhaps a metal ruler. With them you can make your own perforated pages.

u/winstonsdog · 2 pointsr/foamcore

I used this. Took a few tries on scrap foamcore to get the hang of it, but really happy in the end.

OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BK7NWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n3nwDbMEMY3MJ

u/Bellina · 2 pointsr/boardsofcanada

It's not cheap really, but you could use a circle cutter to make it circular. Just practice on something else before trying to do it.

u/jessonescoopberries · 2 pointsr/sewing

My husband bought me a rotary fabric cutter for my birthday one year and it’s such an amazing tool, that it almost feels luxurious haha! I used to hate how much time it took me to cut out fabric for projects...this makes it a cinch.

u/banditranger · 2 pointsr/cardmaking

Below are tools/materials I use all the time. I keep them super handy on my work station.

Stamps/Stamping Platform/Blocks: Clear cling stamps are going to be the most space efficient for you. I buy lots of clear stamps and metal dies on ebay to save money but the quality is not nearly as good as US-made brands. If you have wood mounted stamps you can unmount them for use with the stamp platform and for easier storage. There are tutorials online. I second and third other people's recommendations of the Tim Holtz stamp platform. I use it ALL the time. You can get placement perfect for stamps but I also love it because you can reink and stamp a couple times to get a more even and inked impression. Like /u/erwtje-be said, you can put a piece of craft foam on the platform and sometimes that helps get better impressions. I get the thinner craft foam at dollar tree and also use it to raise larger sections of the card up for some dimension. For the thicker craft foam go to Michael's or another craft store. I do use acrylic blocks from time to time too. I find the round/scalloped edge type are the ones I grab most often.

Inks: My two most used inks are VersaMark and VersaFine. I use VersaMark for most of my embossing but there are awesome other techniques you can use it with too. VersaFine gets the best edges and details IMO for all regular stamping. I highly recommend the full size. Don't bother with the itty bitty baby cubes. The great thing about both of these is they can be reinked.

Embossing Powder Tool: You use this to remove static from your paper before stamping embossing ink and applying powder so the powder only sticks to your sentiment and not to finger prints or other parts of the paper. You can make your own (tutorial) buy one like this or this. I have all three but use my home made one (6 years ago) the most often. I second /u/sm9406's powder list and point that it elevates the look and feel of your cards exponentially. You can do everything with black, white, clear, silver, and gold. Use the antistatic tool on the paper that catches your embossing powder to get as much of it back in the container as possible.

Scissors/Tape/Glue: I use my Tim Holtz non-stick serrated scissors everyday. They are for cutting adhesive tapes/double stick foam. They are great if you buy tape on rolls, not necessary if you use the plastic applicator double stick stuff. I find that much less versatile than buying rolls of double stick tape and foam tape. I personally buy mine from DAISO but you may not have that store where you are. They have all different widths and I find the quality cannot be beat for $1.50 a roll. Scor Tape is also excellent though it is much more expensive. My favorite glue is the ZIG two way glue pen. When it's blue and wet it is permanent or if you let it dry clear it can be used to temporarily bond things.

Tweezers: I never bothered to get tiny craft tweezers for a looong time and now I realize how much time and headache could been avoided if I'd only known how much I would use them. To remove double stick tape backing, to position small glued elements, to pick up and place tiny embellishments, etc. These are by far the best tweezers I've bought. I tried some knock off alternatives but they honestly don't even come close. If you're going to get tweezers, I highly suggest these by EK Tools.

Ruler/Layer Tool: I'm absolutely obsessed with this tool. If you like the clean look of layered/matted paper on your cards it is a must. It will look perfect every time. You use this with an Xacto or other craft knife. You will want a self healing mat or a tempered glass cutting surface. I prefer the glass mat over the self healing because you can glue on it and ink on it and then scrape or wash it off. That link is to the one I have, it is a bit large. I know they make smaller ones though. My favorite ruler is by Tim Holtz It has the metal edge so you can run your craft knife against it. I cut things by hand with the ruler and layer tools much more often than with the paper cutter.

ScorBuddy: Like /u/Mystery_Substance suggested, the ScorPal is awesome. They make a mini version called the ScorBuddy and I use that 99% of the time over my larger one. The big one is mostly useful if you're going to make your own envelopes which I don't really do.

u/Rbotguy · 2 pointsr/pipetobaccomarket

Photoshop template, printed on normal paper and cut out with a circle cutter.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4if60dn5an23tlk/Jar%20Labels.psd?dl=0

Circle cutter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BK7NWC

u/slightlylighty · 1 pointr/quilting

yeah, i can imagine what you are describing, I just dont think there is anything like that on the market for home use! Scissors?!? NOOOOOO! Using a rotary cutter is the way to go. however, the rotary cutter and ruler combo one is really just a fancy rotary cutter and ruler. For your 20yds! (still an insane length..) you'd have to cut, readjust, cut, readjust down the length of the fabric. I'd also recommend, if you go this route, just get an olfa rotary cutter and a decent ruler, as opposed to this combo thing. Fiskars rotary tools have not served me well.

I did find, though, on some random amazon search tangent, this thing

Which, might help make cutting those long strips easier and quicker, since you could fold up your length and cut more layers at once. (Note: I have never used a tool like this, and this is the first one I found, so I cant say this is a good one...) Pair this tool with a ruler, and you might be able to make short work of that length.

u/almostthcrazycatlady · 1 pointr/crafts

Would this work?

u/yallwantsomepancakes · 1 pointr/toronto

Simplest way is a handheld like this.

u/stoutreader · 1 pointr/notebooks

Have you considered perforating the pages yourself with something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001GLP39A

u/ickmiester · 1 pointr/bookbinding

Try a rotary Cutter tool. Its basically a razor sharp pizza cutter, and you can run it along a steel ruler to cut a straighter edge than a scalpel will get you. It is still a hand tool though, so it can wobble.

u/kjb27 · 1 pointr/weddingplanning

​So originally, my thought was buying blank seal and send card stock (LCI Paper has blanks that are ready to print) and running them through a laser printer.

After talking with my friend, M, I made an Excel template (Download, and then zoom out til you can see it all!) to give her that kind of outlines it. I created a blank one you can download here. In my head, 1 pixel = 0.01 inch, so each row is .25" high, each column is 0.25" wide, with each square with a dotted outline is one square inch.

Using my Excel sheet mockup (and a bunch of Pinterest inspiration), M created our proofs for a digital printer she works with. Most printers should be able to at least print it, as the full size is 12.75" long by 6" wide, which would be 1 invite to 1 piece of legal sized cardstock. Ideally, they could cut it down to size, and then perforate and fold it for you, but worst case, that part can be done with a paper cutter, self healing mat, bone folder, and perforating tool (I really like this one, but definitely use a ruler or something to guide you as it's pretty easy to curve off track).


The more folds and perforations the printer does, the more expensive it gets, of course, but the design and printing are the hardest parts!

u/CallMeVexed · 1 pointr/midori

This is the tool I use, although it was only $9 when I bought it a couple years ago. It's a fine product, but idk if I'd spend more than $10 for it again. There are similar products on amazon.

It works well. When utilized with a straight edge, it produces a very professional perforation. I can perforate an entire Midori brand refill in ~4 passes w/ moderate to heavy pressure. It's another step in preping my Midori, but I would not call it tedious or troublesome at all.

The only drawback I've experienced is that it may work too well, in that if I keep a perforated page in the notebook and turn past it, the page folds at the perforation line and not at the natural fold of the refill. I used to worry that this would eventually result in one of these pages unintentionally falling out, but nowadays I leave a small section of the pages' top and bottom unperforated to ensure they stay in. It hasn't really been a problem, and I imagine that if you use a tool with wider spaced cutting sections, it would be different.

u/frostytheclownman · 1 pointr/Ultralight

The glue would probably be overdoing it a bit, though it'd depend on the thickness/rigidity of the sheet.

Laser cutters are pretty special bits of equipment. A cheaper option may be to use a circle cutter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-9911-Compass-Circle-Cutter/dp/B000BK7NWC/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=circle+cutter&qid=1569064971&s=gateway&sr=8-5

u/squeezyphresh · 1 pointr/AskCulinary
  1. this doesn't belong in this sub. Post to /r/cooking.

  2. I already know where this survey is going, and with all do respect, it's not a good idea. There is already an easy way to make a round piece of parchment. Not to mention, the product you are making already exists.
u/Snaykinn · 1 pointr/Gunpla

I use an Olfa Circle Cutter if I want to make perfect circular paint masks. Otherwise, I mostly hand cut my masks for the sake of time.

Olfa Circle Cutter on Amazon

u/mousequito · 1 pointr/ArtistLounge

You might be interested in getting one of these Tonic Studios 806 Mini Rotary Perforator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000641G9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DB2UzbPPFRBC9
Or
Tonic Studios 807 Mini Rotary Sharp Cutter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MARGMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kD2UzbJAFJ05W

To cut the pages out. But I feel like loose leaf is easier to work with and it usually comes in larger sizes.