Harbor Freight Blades
#21
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Southeast Wisconsin
Posts: 1,070
Sorry I went off on the Board. I love reading all the posts and ideas and seeing all the beautiful work.
I tried the HF blade again. Didn't tighten the screw so it does turn in the handle. It still doesn't cut though. I turned it both ways. I wonder if I should just open all the packages to look for a sharp one?
I tried the HF blade again. Didn't tighten the screw so it does turn in the handle. It still doesn't cut though. I turned it both ways. I wonder if I should just open all the packages to look for a sharp one?
It just seemed like some were trying to make you feel bad because you didn't like them. Just my opinion.
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Small town in Northeast Oregon close to Washington and Idaho
Posts: 2,795
I bought quite a few of HF carpet cutting blades and have had no luck with them either. They are way too dull. So I use the ones I buy from my LQS and they work wonderfully. I don't know if I got a bad batch, but I'm not happy about them. I might try another blade and see if maybe it works better. Mine would move, but wouldn't cut all the fabric. It would skip on me....just cut portions of my fabric. I was really disappointed in them. But from what all the women are saying, I might try another one. I tried two of them and had no luck. Maybe I'll give them another chance. They were really inexpensive and if I can find one that cuts well, I'll be happy. Usually all the advice on this board is superb!!
#23
i would take them back! I have been using the Harbor Freight ones for years with never a problem. I would not be reluctant to try other suggestions from the wonderful women (and men) on this board over one bad experience. Like anything else we buy sometimes things are not perfect.
#27
I tried. Honestly. Thought I could save some money, listened to the QB about how some were happy with them.......
I ordered 10 packages online, more or less 20$, gave some to friends to enjoy....
There were two problems. They don't roll in either a Fiskar handle or an Olfa cutter. The blade does not turn.
I guess the second problem is somewhat obvious; they do not cut fabric.
I will be quite reluctant to try such suggestions from the board in the future.
Karol
I ordered 10 packages online, more or less 20$, gave some to friends to enjoy....
There were two problems. They don't roll in either a Fiskar handle or an Olfa cutter. The blade does not turn.
I guess the second problem is somewhat obvious; they do not cut fabric.
I will be quite reluctant to try such suggestions from the board in the future.
Karol
#28
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Quilting, crocheting, sewing and crafting in my Sewing Room...Peaceful and wonderful !!
Posts: 5,317
We are all from different backgrounds and have different favorites as far as blades for the cutters. So whatever your preference use it ! I love the HF blades haven't had a problem (knock on wood!).
I am a self taught quilter/sewer(meaning for years I have read books, experimented-sometimes with good results, sometimes with bad results-), but I love the tips here. They have helped me immensely!! I want to thank everyone on the Board (and especially Patrice) for all their tips here and putting this board online !! Thank you !!!
I am a self taught quilter/sewer(meaning for years I have read books, experimented-sometimes with good results, sometimes with bad results-), but I love the tips here. They have helped me immensely!! I want to thank everyone on the Board (and especially Patrice) for all their tips here and putting this board online !! Thank you !!!
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