Ergo 2000 rotary cutter

I love mine. I have 2 of the 45 mm ones plus a 60mm. It does take some getting used to, but once you understand how to use it, and practice a bit, you will be amazed. The handle fits in the palm of your hand, your index finger rests lightly on the top--pointing to where you are cutting, and you push with your whole arm, from the shoulder, with your elbow fairly close to your side. Very different movement from the "regular" style cutter. There should be no pressure on your fingers at all. It is also wonderful for cutting while sitting down. Since you don't have to have your elbow up you don't lose any power when sitting. I have back problems if I stand too long and I can sit and cut for hours with the Martelli cutter. Doesn't bother the hands (arthritis) or the wrists (CTS) either. I always take one with my when I teach a class and let the students use it, and make sure they use it correctly. Many end up buying one. Do note that you should not use Olfa blades in these. The Martelli blades are as good a quality, but they don't have notches in the hole, which the Olfas do. Those notches will cut through the nut that holds the blade in place. (Don't ask--- it was my first one, and ended with a couple of other problems that it needed to be replaced for. Design details that have been worked out since. No problem replacing it either.)

Boy, you guys are asking about several notions that I have strong opinions about today!!

Pati, in Phx

snipped-for-privacy@veriz> Has anyone tried the Ergo 2000 rotary cutter? I've been using an Olfa

I second Patti. I got one years ago at a show and have never looked back. I test software for a living and spend my day on the computer. The mouse really makes my wrist hurt if I don't wear a wrist brace everyday. Thankfully being careful and wearing the wrist brace preventitvely have kept my wrist pain to a mere annoyance occasionally...otherwise I am sure I would have had carpul tunnel surgery years ago. But to make a long story short...this cutter is so kind to my wrist and even after marathon cutting sessions my wrist feels great. The blades that are sold with the cutters last a long time too.

Ergonomics win again!

Melissa in NJ

"Pat in Virginia" wrote

Okay, there is probably an obvious answer to this that my brain can't see right now, so I'll ask it anyway. Why does a larger blade go through multiple layers better/more easily than a smaller blade?

Just too curious sometimes. :-)