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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:06 AM
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    ...time and time again, I do this....and there's no good answer is there? :lol:
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:14 AM
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    Thought the same thing Friday when I was cutting. And I have new blades here, just needed to do it!
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:18 AM
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    I don't think I have ever changed a blade ------ the rotery cutter I use thinks it's the Energizer Bunny and just keeps going and going and going! I kid you not ....... occasionally a stray thread remains but only occasionally. It's a case of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" so I'll continue to use this one for awhile longer.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:22 AM
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    I always fold a sheet of foil up and then roll the cutter through it. It sharpens it and I get longer use from one blade.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:27 AM
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    I do the same thing - I think it is because I am cheap and don't want to waste anything before I discard.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:32 AM
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    that's funny you said that. I was dealing with that just yesterday. So, instead of "changing" it, I tried sharpening it with that little blue gadget that helps a little. Well, I went back to cut again....NOT!! So, again, instead of actually changing the blade, I went and got my other cutter. But, I have new blades sitting by my sewing table and the cutter that needs changing. I'll do that today.

    I guess I didn't want to take the time to do it right and tried to get every last bit of cutting ability out of that blade. Shame on me. LOL
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    Old 07-03-2011, 04:38 AM
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    I know why I don't change the blade as often as I should.
    The blade will skip, and I think Oh, just a few more cuts, and I'll get a new blade. LOL I'm finished with the cuts, and I forget that I should change the blade.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 05:06 AM
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    I have a ticket on the same boat!
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    Old 07-03-2011, 05:10 AM
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    Same goes for needles.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 05:33 AM
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    I just have DH sharpen them.
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