Problem solved. In Illustrator under “stroke” there’s a setting for “Align Path to Center.” That must be selected. If you have path aligned to the outside or inside of the stroke, it will cut twice.
On another note, I know people should search before posting I question. I do every time. I know you meant well, but “Search is your friend” comes across as very condescending. My issue was not addressed elsewhere in this forum, although it may have appeared that way at first. Just something to think about for next time. Problems can be similar but not the same.
