oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Dec 27, 2014 18:58:24 GMT
I want a rotary trimmer. I have a slide style that I love but they are limited thicknesswise (that is not a word).
Do you have a rotary style that you love? Will you share your thoughts on it? It must be accurate and not need blade replacements every other time you use it. Remember I hate ragged edges.
I have two in mind both of which are expensive but I am open to suggestions.
UPDATE: I got to play with my new Cutterpillar this morning and so far I am loving it. Thanks so much Kat for all you did for me.
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Dec 28, 2014 22:18:30 GMT
I have a Gensis and love it! The cut is very accurate. Yes, it's expensive.
You can get on a waiting list, then decide when they contact you if you want it or not.
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Post by woodysbetty on Dec 28, 2014 23:17:27 GMT
How long is the waiting list???
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Dec 28, 2014 23:43:41 GMT
On Bonnie's Best site it says to email them to get on their list. I have the 16" with edge light. I wouldn't trade it for the world!! Here is a link: Gensis Trimmer |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Dec 29, 2014 4:36:50 GMT
I have a Gensis and love it! The cut is very accurate. Yes, it's expensive. You can get on a waiting list, then decide when they contact you if you want it or not. Me too. It's big and expensive, but I love how straight and clean it cuts. I also got the 16" with light. |
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Post by megs78 on Dec 29, 2014 11:41:38 GMT
I had a Fiskars rotary cutter for years. Alas, due largely to operator error, I could never seem to get a straight cut with it.
I moved to a blade trimmer and have never looked back.
Having said that, the Gensis does look awesome!
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Dec 29, 2014 16:05:14 GMT
I have a Gensis and love it! The cut is very accurate. Yes, it's expensive. You can get on a waiting list, then decide when they contact you if you want it or not. I would love a Genesis but about a year ago I emailed to be on their list but have not heard anything from them. I am not really an instant gratification type but I do have my limits and a year is over that limit. I am in Canada so maybe that's the problem. So I am looking for something that I can look forward to getting in reasonable time. |
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CeeScraps
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Post by CeeScraps on Dec 29, 2014 18:32:51 GMT
Call Bonnie! She is wonderful! Leave a message.....
Bonnie's Best Art Tools
404 869-0081
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Post by scraphappyinjax on Dec 29, 2014 20:09:10 GMT
I've heard the Genesis cutters are the absolute best. I hope you can find one soon, oldcrow!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2014 1:56:13 GMT
Have you considered a Cutterpillar Pro?
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Post by amyl on Dec 30, 2014 11:25:20 GMT
I have the Fiskars LED SureCut and have been very happy. I don't know what this Genesis is, but I'm going to have to find out!
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Post by gailoh on Dec 30, 2014 14:43:58 GMT
Gensis....I have never had to change the blade...I got mine when they were made in Maine...several years ago...they were made for professional photographers but we found out and took them over...lol...mine is the 16 inch with light...just call Bonnie and see where the list is at...she is super nice...I also have a 6 inch and got that on eBay several years ago...
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Dec 30, 2014 21:23:59 GMT
I decided to get a Cutterpillar right now. I don't know what is going to happen to the Canadian dollar over the next while so to be on a wait list is not the best idea.
If I could have gotten it last year it would have been fine but when you are looking at a large sum of money and then have add exchange it really hurts. Even now the rate is pretty high but there is talk that it will get worse.
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Post by woodysbetty on Jan 1, 2015 13:26:56 GMT
Looks beautiful but ireally pricy, seems really big too.....is that an issue for you?
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ChrisinCT
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Post by ChrisinCT on Jan 1, 2015 17:27:31 GMT
I really like the Cutterpillar Pro.
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Post by imkat on Jan 2, 2015 16:41:21 GMT
I tried a Genesis cutter at a friend's house a few years ago, and really did not like it. I got a ragged cut.
I have been using a Stampin' Up guillotine cutter for years and love it. It gets fairly heavy usage and is still sharp as ever with sliver-thin cuts. They no longer make it, but I'm told that the Fiskars' guillotine cutter is the same item.
I still have my Fiskars slider style cutter but no longer use it.
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Post by sassiescrapper on Jan 20, 2015 4:48:27 GMT
I have a regular Fiskars trimmer. It's not great but it works and I'm not in the market to pay $100 for a new trimmer. Looks awesome though!
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Post by scrapaddie on Jan 21, 2015 20:02:00 GMT
I tried a Genesis cutter at a friend's house a few years ago, and really did not like it. I got a ragged cut. I have been using a Stampin' Up guillotine cutter for years and love it. It gets fairly heavy usage and is still sharp as ever with sliver-thin cuts. They no longer make it, but I'm told that the Fiskars' guillotine cutter is the same item. I still have my Fiskars slider style cutter but no longer use it. I got this just before they disappeared... And I do love it!! |
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oldcrow
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Post by oldcrow on Feb 6, 2015 21:29:10 GMT
My new cutter has given my mojo a badly needed boost. I actually made a card this morning. It's a Christmas card but I so love making all things to do with Christmas.
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