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After all of this time, I have never cut myself with a rotary cutter until today, and it wasn't even when I was making a cut. I had my left hand on a ruler and was passing the cutter over my hand when I just barely came into contact with my thumb, and slice! The cutter was at a 45 degree angle as it passed over the thumb. Ouch! I can see where getting one of those gloves might be worth it. I have had the fear of cutting my wrist before.
Ouch! I've been fearing this.
I think eventually all of us get a nick or two. I did mine about a year ago and it seemed to take forever to heal - sure was sore.
I know where your coming from.I cut my knuckle on my middle finger on mine last week.I wasn't cutting either.OUCH!
Hi Joyce, I cut my arm the very first day I used a rotary cutter. I bought the one that you have to retract the blade yourself......barely brushed it on my arm while moving my fabric ( I forgot to retract the blade) and cut myself. It worried me that I could forget that easily so I decided I needed a safer rotary cutter......went back to the store and bought the one that retracts when you let go of the hand grip!
I have three cutters, each stationed at a different part of the room. I really may need to get those retractable ones as you describe. I haven't seen them in the stores, but have seen them in videos.
Also, I have been afraid of dropping an open one on my foot.
Ewwww! I can't even read this without feeling faint! You poor thing!!!!
I bought mine at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon.Quote:
Originally Posted by madampolo
Ouch, that has to hurt! I am always afraid of cutting myself and I keep my blade retracted until it is in position to cut the fabric and as soon as I make my cut, I retract the blade. I try to be very cautious, but I know with as much cutting as us quilters do that it is inevitable that my day will come.
Hope your cut heals soon.
Wow, I hope there wasn't too much blood flowing and you are OK!
I sliced my bird finger once with mine. It bled so much. I put some antibiotic cream on it bandaged it and within a week was healed. I've been meaning to replace mine with the safer one but...one day I will. I hope you are ok. Please make sure it doesnt get infected.
Hate to hear this Joyce, I have only done it once and it was just a small cut that really was nothing. I guess all sports have their dangers and this is ours....lol
Ouch. I am always so afraid of cutting myself. Haven't yet, but figure at some point it is inevitable. Mine does not auto retract, but I only open the blades when I am ready to cut, then close them.
I am also always a little fearful when using my rotary cutters...I do remember "most" of the time to lock the blade...I may just get myself the auto retracting kind this week...
I hope your cut heals quickly Joyce...
Ouch! So sorry for your boo boo and hope it heals up quickly. If the slice is kept shut and bandaged well, it should help it heal faster.
Ouch! so sorry you cut yourself. I just shudder thinking about it!
Joyce....been there and done that...only I had to go to Er and get four stitches...and I was cutting....brand new blade...didn't bleed on my fabric though....made sure I brought my hand down the ruler....wasn't going to try to wash that too. I healed in about a week...painful though...sorry you got hurt!
Ouch! It's really painful when it happens. That's a scary thought about cutting one's wrist. I never thought about that. I, too, cut myself a while back. No fun. I'm really forgetful when it comes to closing it. Sometimes I set it down and don't retract it. I'm trying to break that habit. I agree about the glove, but hate the thought of using one. Make sure you keep that wound clean, antibiotic ointment, etc. Don't want you to get an infection.
Oh no! OUCH! I'm so afraid of this too.
Nancy, What are you doing up so late? Can't sleep?
I have never cut myself while cutting fabrics (KNOCK ON WOOD, TURN AROUND THREE TIMES and anything else that will not jinx me!). Everytime it has been because I was picking it up to cut or I left the guard off and brushed my hand by it. For a while there, I was sure that I didn't even have to touch the darn thing, just being in the same room with it would be sufficient!
I'm so sorry you got hurt! I guess we do play around all day with a very sharp blade. Ever since I sliced into my finger, which was stupidly hanging out over the edge of the ruler, I've had a much healthier respect of my rotary cutter. With kids in the house I make sure mine is always closed when I'm not cutting and up very high when I'm not actively cutting. I know these kids - they could find a way to open it and that scares me more than anything else. Hope you heal up quickly.