Advice on Rotary Cutters & Blades

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05-03-2019, 07:27 AM

#31

momsobon

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Location: Central NJ

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I have ordered from Alli Express straight from Japan.....they work good for me...and they were really cheap.

05-03-2019, 07:55 AM

#32

Friday1961

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Join Date: Apr 2012

Location: Texas

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Quote:

Originally Posted by joe'smom

Rotary blades are the thorn in my side. I have to use the Martelli ergonomic cutter because of hand problems, and their blades are expensive, don't last and half of them seem defective. I have to wonder if it's something I'm doing wrong. On the positive side, the cutter is completely easy on the hands. You have to use their blades in the cutter because the notches at the center of most blades will ruin the Martelli bolt.

In mine, too. I think it's ridiculous how much they cost and how quickly they dull. I know I use a blade too long for that reason, but I don't like to think I'm being extorted because of my hobby! I put rotary blades in the same category as printer ink cartridges!

05-03-2019, 01:53 PM

#33

sewnclog

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Location: Central Texas

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These are the ones that I got from Amazon. I've never had an issue with them.
https://www.amazon.com/Tonsiki-Patch...SKJ50FXRENNZ2S

05-03-2019, 02:31 PM

#34

Quiltah Mama

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Join Date: Nov 2018

Location: Maine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Onebyone

I sharpen a sharp blade and it is always sharp unless it gets a nick. I use the Grace vertical blade sharpener. Same principal that men used when they sat and whetted their knives every day. Sharpen a sharp blade.

I googled a Grace vertical blade sharpener and couldn't find it. Could you clarify what you use for me? I like your theory. I've been thinking about investing in one.