So using this tool for felted wool would not present a tearing problem? Or not sure?
1285112
I'm sorrt, but I have no idea about how it would work with felted wool as I've only used on leather with thicknesses varying from relatively paper thin to typical belt thickness and it punched cleanly through all of it with now tearing.
1285113
I am not positive that it would not tear felt wool, if I was you I would try a piece and check it out. But for me, I only have used the hole punch on leather only. It is a steady product and probably would work, but not sure for lack of experience with felt.
1285114
I would not recommend this for felted wool. I think that the wool is not sturdy nor dense like leather products. I think it slip; besides when and if you were successful with the wool, then you would have dangling cut strands.
1285115
Not sure I know what felted wool is...I used it on a thick leather belt (3/16") and it cut through that with ease.
1285116
I do not recommend this for felted wool, unless it is very compact and tight.
649777
Honestly I don't know. I have used this pretty heavily and have no problems. No seams have come undone or pulled apart.
854223
It didn't damage my Marino wool sweaters, which are quite delicate. But for a blanket is get a larger shaver. They make shavers for blankets and larger items.
1393796
there is nothing wrong with the tool however, gluing a bunch of 2x4's 2x6' etc. together will only work for a few weeks . These boards will shrink and generate a huge amount of splits and gaps as they WILL shrink..., can't be avoided. Plywood over boards is a better idea.
1148946
Because you are using tearaway stabilizer. Is this a denser design? Tear away is great for hand stitching and light stitching. "Redwork", etc. However, on more detailed and denser designs (especially the compact ones), you end up sewing yourself holes in the stabilizer and it no longer does its job. I had a lot of issues with this until I found out what was going on. I never have that problem with cut away stabilizer, which is better for garments and holds up better in the wash, too. I very rarely use tearaway because of this issue.
2028865
Not sure what type of projects you plan, but I use it for felting animals and figures. It is easy to work with, and felts much better than some of the other wool I have.
795213
I've used it on leather, rubber and thin cotton and it punched a nice even hole on all of them. I'd say it'd work fine on felt too!
158588
I have not had a problem using my machine for that type of fabric. I did small projects though. I would say so long as you are using the right thread, needle and tension you should be ok.
1913372
I had to use Vise-grip pliers, of all things, to stretch the last corner of fabric over the frame. Mine didn't rip, although I thought it might.
420132
Because it's specifically designed for wool and sheep skin products, my guess is that it would be perfect for your wool blanket (at a cold temperature). I would not dry the blanket after washing, but would air dry.
393089
I haven't tried it but if you get the product Terial Magic and use that to stiffen the fabric before cutting, it should work. I've been using that stiffener for felt and cotton and it works great.
128625
yes but no. i believe this tool is made for to work with finished wood, not raw,
775382
On the felt that I used yes! I tried it on some netting and it does well. To cut fabric, the only thing I can see that would hinder it is if you do not have the fabric down in a manner not to allow the blade to move well. I have made a quilt using the Disappearing Nine Patch. I know after I sew the nine patch back together for second or third or fourth cuts, The problem is the build up the layers of fabric and thread at the seams. That is why, I say with confidence, as long as you have your fabric down correctly on a good cutting board there should be no problem. I have had no problems.
1254623
Yes, I have cut thru felted material for a project and the OLFA cutter works great!
1647852
I'm bet it can. I actually removed about the filling which looked to be just rough wool. So give it plenty of time to dry.
1208861
I just tried it with both felt and cotton fabrics. A single layer punches ok, but fabric and felt were both 'pulled' into hole and punched hole had to be finished with scissors.. Double layers of both cut fine and were stiff enough to cut hole all the way through without having to trim with scissors. Triple layer of cotton punched fine; but felt was too thick.
1861004
I can't imagine why it would be a factor. If you have thatch and you want to remove it easily, this is a great tool. I spent too many years doing it by hand. Just try it on the highest setting first to make sure it is not pulling out more than you expected. I do that for the first pass and then lower it if necessary.