How to sharpen any rotary cutter- One simple method

[@mrsseasea]

Best way I have seen yet. Ty

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Glad you found it valuable 👍

[@Ruckelhaxan]

Great idea but I can’t get my Olfa cutter’s blade to rotate if I run it against a strop at that angle. I’ve tried loosen the screw to enable it to run more easily but alas to no avail 😢 Any suggestions ..?

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Try lowering the blade angle (lay it flatter) to get a little more friction. As long as the very edge still makes contact with the strop, it'll sharpen it. Alternatively, get the NT Cutter rotary knife, you've seen it works..

[@Ruckelhaxan]

Thx, @@LeathercraftMasterclass, I’ll try again!

[@recurveninja]

Oil the pivot. If you've got a sewing machine, sewing machine oil would work.

[@palomafraser4537]

Have you tried sharpening blades using a sharpening stone (not sure of correct English name for it) or aluminium foil?

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

I probably would if it got that blunt, but I still haven't sharpened the blade on a stone since this video, only stropped.

[@nochannelnochannel231]

How can I get my own leather stone?

[@curtisburdick2849]

get leather and a piece of wood and put the leather on the wood lol it's pretty simple

[@kerry5586]

Why do so many youtubers put loud music on that drowns out the sound of what is being said? We come for tuition not a concert!

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Probably experimenting to see what works for our audiences. If you don't try, you'll never know. How about uploading some content on your channel? Show us how it's done.

[@pastor.pranav]

It’s almost like it’s his channel and not just a video for you 😂

[@crafter170]

Nice ....Thanks for that.

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@lbeez810]

I'm sorry, what kind of compound on the leather? I hear "grim" compound but that's probably not it.

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Green compound 👍

[@danallansarthou7]

Rotary cutter for textile? 0:59

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Yes, fabric, paper, rubber and many other materials that are soft and flexible

[@dec2057]

Very BAD idea. My rotary cutter was not cutting well from use and I sharpened it like the video said - now it cuts NOTHING. I immediately went to Amazon and bought another pack. **sigh** I just don't want anyone else frustrated like this.

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Hello Carol and thank you for your helpful reply. If you would permit me, I would like to offer 3 possible reasons for your frustration that other students and followers do not seem to be experiencing: 1) You have used your blade past the point at which polishing compound will bring back a cutting edge. This will now require more abrasive sharpening methods or complete replacement. 2) I have found a way to single headedly defy the laws of physics, and decided to hence forth with a super mean campaign of disruption to the lives of all rotary cutting enthusiasts worldwide, Muahahahah! etc. 3) You may have not followed the advice given in the video correctly. There is a wonderful expression that I think would be wise for us all to learn: 'People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are actually doing it.' (It's secretly #2, but shhh, don't tell anyone! ;)

[@TheBLGL]

Sounds like an I D ten T (ID10T) error to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️