Today I got an Easy Cutter Ultimate (from
Hobby Builder Supply.) So that I could finish cutting this:
and turn it into this:
Honestly, how did I ever live without this
tool? My hands are under enough strain as it is, and it's not uncommon
for my mini-work to go slowly because I have to take breaks to rest my
hands. I have Sjogren's/Lupus, which means my joints ache whether I
take breaks or not. They ache more often with repetitive movement or any
movement that places strain on the finger joints. So, when I decided
to cut a thousand 3/4" long wood floor pieces to craft a herringbone floor, I knew there was going to be some pain. The problem was, I just didn't realize
how much.
When I first began cutting, it quickly became apparent that a million
small cuts with the X-acto wasn't going to work. I stepped up to the
box cutter, which was slightly easier but still painful and slow. Then I
went to the scissors, which were much easier but didn't offer precise
cutting. What to do?
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| The Easy Cutter, next to all my other mini-cutting tools. | |
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Enter the Easy Cutter. The blade cuts like butter. The grip feels
comfortable even in my small, fragile hands. The action of cutting is
smooth and gentle, so precise cuts are easy. It doesn't require a lot
of hand strength to use, which is key for me. All in all, I am extremely
excited about adding this tool to my toolbox, and it's going to make
cutting all those little wood pieces so much easier! Not to mention, it
can cut precise angles for crown moulding! If you don't already have
one of these for mini work, you need to get one today!
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