[Oa] Edging problem( this can be used on the site if you would like)

[Andrew Crawford]

Julie Palmer wrote:
> Below I have enclosed a photo of the cutter I use. It is the size of a
> ballpoint pen. The blade is very very small, which really does a
> beautiful job, especially on very fine detailed jobs, so this may solve
> your problem. I love this cutter and use it all the time.
>  
> This is one site that carries them. You can probably find them anwhere
> with the name which you can get from the site below.
>  
> http://www.dickblick.com/zz574/21/

> Julie

Looks like a nice one.  I know a lot of OAers like the PCH Handy
Laserblade knife, mainly due to the flattened grip.

I usually use a scalpel with a number 11 blade (well, 2 scalpels,
actually - one that I use for most of the cutting and one with a
brand-new super-sharp blade for any detail work).  Those are
exceptionally sharp and I rarely notice the ridging Alisher describes.
I sometimes wrap the handle with some padding, if I am doing a lot of
cutting at once.  The flat handles are good for control but, not very
comfortable after an hour or more of cutting.

I usually cut on a light table, using a translucent cutting mat.

Andrew Crawford