Originally Posted by Kallen
Originally Posted by IdahoSandy
I brought a couple packs of those blades,but could not get them to cut smoothly and had to go back and finish with the sissors. Maybe I did not have the blade in right, so will try again.
IdahoSandy
I have had the same problem. I tried both blades in the package but they skipped in so many places. I was worried to open any more of my 15 packages! LOL in case I decided to return them. Those of you who are using them, do they work smoothly and perfectly for you--like the ones made for our rotary cutters?
I just started using my HF blades. I use the Olfa cutter. After cleaning the one blade with one drop of Dawn Dish Detergent and a good thorough rinse, I let the blade dry completely and then put it into the cutter. I then placed a blue dot on the outside of the blade facing me. I took a piece of scrap fabric and rolled the blade over the fabric and lessened the pressure until it appeared to roll smoothly. I then took a sandwiched piece with batting quilted in the middle and cut. It was smooth as butter. I only have a skipping problem when I notice I am not keeping the same pressure when I cut. I tend to use too much pressure and am trying to lighten up. However I gave the second blade from the package to my sister who also has an Olfa cutter and she could not get it to work at all. She cuts left handed while I cut with my right. I asked previously in a prior blog if the people having problems with the blades cut left or right handed but did not receive any response. I do plan on purchasing more when my remaining 9 packages are used up as we are getting a HF in our area this month so no more shipping costs. Love that store! :D