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Old 08-22-2011, 07:45 PM
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Never had a problem with my HF blades.....check your cutting mat.
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Old 08-22-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by manley
Gosh, Maybe I just need to buy a new rotary cutter. I bought some of the cheaper carpet cutter blades and mine are just awful. I bought 3- 2packs from Harbor Freight and they skip and won't cut. Do you all really think they are good. Like I said, my cutter is old. :thumbdown:
I've had really good luck with the ones I've bought.
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Old 08-22-2011, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady Crafter
I just took the plunge and bought some Harbor Freight blades. I can't wait to try them!
Me too. Mine should arrive shortly.

Thanks everyone for the tips on the cutting mat. I have to admit I've made mistakes and have damaged one mat already.

By the way what is the preferred mat brand?
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Old 08-23-2011, 02:58 AM
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I had the same problem, purchased 10 packs of 2 cutters and am now taking them back! They were horrible, and greasy when I open the package!
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:23 AM
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I have been a member since 11/10.
What did I miss about carpet cutters?
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:27 AM
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I had trouble with the skipping and then I found out I had tightened the screw on my cutter too tight and the blade wouldn't turn. when I corrected that it worked great. Hope this works for you.
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:29 AM
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I bought a double pack at craft store and they skip too. :evil:
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:43 AM
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My blades from Harbor Freight were awful too....threw all of them away! My older blade that I had taken out of the cutter cut better than the new Harbor Freight blades!
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:47 AM
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If your mat is really badly worn it also affects cutting, It shouldn't matter how old your cutter is. I've had mine forever and it still cuts nice
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Old 08-23-2011, 03:57 AM
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I have had the same luck. I have been able to use only 1 for every 8 I buy. Joanns is having a sale right now and I loaded up on replacement blades.
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