CS3 eraser tool rotation

Hello: I like to use the eraser tool in illustrator to approximate a wood-cut or lino-cut effect and find that the rotation function for "nib" angle doesn't seem to work. For example, I double click on the eraser tool and bring up the dialogue. I set the angle to "rotation" using the pen tool. Then, when I use the pen and try to rotate, it doesn't. Is this not an really an option in CS3, are they just teasing me? Thanks for your help,
Heidi

Yes, I've entered several different variables. I figured that 180 would give me the greatest range, but I've tried them all and neither the cursor nor the actual path varies with pen rotation. It might just be that the option is not available, even though it is listed as a choice in the dialogue box. Thank you so much for responding, btw.

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