How to change a Martelli Blade

This full video tutorial shows you how to change, clean, and troubleshoot your Martelli Rotary cutter.
I've always loved the Martelli ergonomic rotary cutters, but a lot of my friends tell me that they have troubles changing blades. Today I decided to tackle the problem and show you how to change the blade AND clean the rotary cutter. There's a good chance that your blade isn't the problem and doesn't need changed yet, so make sure to check out this video on how to clean your cutter and get the most life out of your Martelli Rotary Cutter.
Want to see my favorite ways to use these quilt rotary cutters? Check out how they cut alongside my Shorthand Templates:
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If you're looking to purchase a Martelli Rotary Cutter, you can get them here:
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[@All.New.Maggie.Who.]

counterclockwise?? No wonder I needed you to show me how!!! THANKS!

[@krisdoor6905]

Thanks! I kept turning the screw clockwise. Didn’t work. Fortunately your video explained the correct direction.

[@jobryan3238]

Thank you for this video. I recently purchased this rotary cutter and at the end of the first day it wasn’t cutting 100%. It would miss a thread - every time - like I damaged the blade by running it over a pin but I didn’t. So I thought they put cheap blades in with the cutter. I went to change out the blade and needed a video. I learned two things 1. It uses a completely different blade than most rotary cutters - for which I had none. 2. I needed to clean the blade. I followed your instructions and don’t have as many skipped threads as before but still have an occasional one. Thanks again.

[@juliawright4425]

Thank you for this video- we couldn't have changed the blade without it!

[@gikarector9277]

Thank you. This was so clear and helpful!

[@myfastcars]

VERY Intuitive and time saving. I installed my blade while the cover was off and then installed the cover. That was much easier for me. THANK YOU!

[@theclosetquilterelliemiria198]

Thank you Rachel ! Very helpful video 😊

[@icreatestuff3610]

Thank you so much the actual martelli tutorial was so confusing!

[@barbarahouser1089]

Very helpful.

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

Goodness I wish I had seen this before I went and spent $20 on new blades, LOL. Thanks for such a detailed walkthrough.

[@CelesteEvrad]

Thanks I was really having trouble with that ^_^

[@PennyinVA]

Perfect!
Thank you so much great camera angles, clear, slow directions!

[@larrychristianson2244]

Terrific demonstration, thank you.

[@bsdrive]

THANK YOU

[@ewep1919]

Thank you, your video helped and I was able to clean the cutter.

[@lynnwalder6798]

Thank you so much. Very helpful and clear.

[@dtharge4082]

Thank you 🧡😘♥️

[@suehartzell3784]

Spring on Martelli blades

[@pattimedal7567]

How do you get new blade between the two pieces of plastic?

[@angelavaladez6450]

I still can’t get it urghhh.. I’ll keep trying

[@fransak2723]

I have never seen these cutters before. They look like they may be an ergonomic design.

[@rachelrossidesign3802]

Yes! They are wonderful. My elbows would always lock up after a few cuts with other rotary cutters. These barely require any pressure and take so much stress off!

[@ewep1919]

I had a spring fly off in the process.....you don’t show how to put that back.

[@rachelrossidesign3802]

Great question! Depending on what size you're using, this may vary. For 45 and 60mm cutters, the spring goes in the clear slot on the handle side of the blade and around the red groove on the cover. For 28mm cutters, it goes around the clear peg on the cover and around the groove on the cover handle. I hope that helps!