another expensive lesson
09-25-2014, 07:47 AM
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I bought a large handful of these blades from Harbor Frieght Nd have been using them for the last two years and am quite happy with them. They fit my Fiskars ergonomic cutter with no problem. I have never tried sharpening them so can't speak to that.
09-25-2014, 08:21 AM
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I had to laugh when I saw this topic ... I think we can lump the responses along with questions on Walmart and Joann Fabric vs. LQS Fabrics! As many quilters as there are who read this -- that's how many opinions you'll get.
Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.
Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.
09-25-2014, 09:12 AM
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I don't know if the TruCut blade sharpener is the same or not but I'm very happy with mine. It does exactly what its supposed to do. Think I got this on Nancy's Notions site. Plus just recently installed a new self healing 4' x 8' cutting mat to my table too so that helps a bunch.
09-25-2014, 10:25 AM
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Best answer is from Krystyna - as many quilters that read this topic, that's how many opinions you'll get. And as long as each response is honest, it isn't wrong. Personally I like Harbor Freight blades and have had good luck with them. A friend tried them and hated them. That's two of us, two honest opinions, and we're both correct.
09-25-2014, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ladydukes
I did not see anyone respond about Martelli rotary blades. When Martelli has a half-price sale on blades, I purchase the largest pack offered. Does anyone else buy blades from Martelli? I have seriously thought about purchasing the Tru Sharp blade sharpener, but after reading the reviews here, I'm skeptical as to whether it is worth it.
09-26-2014, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
I had to laugh when I saw this topic ... I think we can lump the responses along with questions on Walmart and Joann Fabric vs. LQS Fabrics! As many quilters as there are who read this -- that's how many opinions you'll get.
Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.
Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.
09-26-2014, 02:32 PM
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HF blades did not work well for me. Skipped when cutting (not sharp enough?) and only came in 45 mm. (I prefer a 28 mm cutter). Agree with most others here, check eBay or JAF with a coupon. Good luck!
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