Thread: Sharpening vs replacing rotary cutter blades

when my first cutter wasn't sharp enough to cut fabric I bought a new one...since then I have the old one to cut paper and cardstock...and the new one is only for fabric.
I marked the old one with a P and the new one with a F.

I bought about 40 Olfa blades on eBay a while ago, so when they get dull, I don't hesitate to change them. I got a really good price, but I bid on them and I am up very late so it is a bit easier to win some of the auctions.

Originally Posted by quiltinghere

I checked out the site on lpsharp and in my opinion those prices are high. Plus you have to pay for postage to mail in my old ones???
No thanks

That was my exact thoughts. I either use HF blades when I can get them, or I order a bunch on ebay for way less then the price he gets for sharpening.

JoAnne's has them on sale 50% right now. You have to ask for the multi packs at our store, as they are (sadly) small enough to pocket and walk out. (I'm in MI)

Originally Posted by taiboo

OK...Found the sharpener in the kids toy box LOL

It is called the Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener by Dritz

LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Originally Posted by shelrox

Originally Posted by taiboo

I agree, but i have to say, i bought a sharpener a month ago and used it for the first time last week...I am SHOCKED how well and new it made my blade...It gave my blade a brand new life ( I don't know how many times i would sharpen the blades), but i am sold on it and will def. save $ on purchasing new blades.

Originally Posted by bearisgray

Originally Posted by hcarpanini

Theres nothing like a brand new blade!

:lol:

Which sharpener did you use? Been wondering about that since i have a hard time finding my replacement blade size, seems that dont make it any longer and I wont get rid of my cutter.

I also have this sharpener (tho' not in the kids toy box..LOL) and find it works well, and gives me longer use on old blades. Had a nick in one, and it pretty well removed it. About $15. if you pay full price, which I try never to do!