Basic Rotary Cutting Tips from Valerie Nesbitt
Classes with Valerie Nesbitt • Educational, G, 01-Aug-2018
Do you struggle getting the best from your cutting equipment particularly those larger pieces?
Well here are some useful tips: some alternatives are available (without going out to buy a bigger ruler!) such as using two rulers; using the reverse of the board; having the board do the counting and Valerie shows you how.
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