Quilting Nana

I do that all the time.
I have used two of them so far and had not problems.
Even if one has a nick it is still a lot cheaper.

Quilting Nana

try putting in carpet cutter blades.

JoanneS

Did you accidentally put BOTH blades from the package in your cutter? That would cause it to do what you described. I havent' had any problems with mine, and they last much longer than other blades.

wvdek

Without reading through all the posts, as this is a repeat question many times over, I have had no problems. Mine cut as well as teh Olfa blades I used to buy from JA's. Be sure you do not have two blades on together. Sometimes the oil makes them stick together. Carefully take tehm apart if you do. I use a paper towel folded up and grab each side and pull opposite from each other. Also, take it off and put it on with the inside facing out. Could make a difference. Otherwise, do a SEARCH at the top of the ribbon(page) and type in 'Harbor Freight Blades'. Lots of tidbits on those threads.

Cathleen Colson

I have the TruCut sharpener and like it! Sharpened my old rotary blades and was able to use about 80% of them. It won't take out nicks, so those blades got tossed. Don't press down while the blade is in the sharpener - the sharpening is taking place on the sides of the blades, just like a knife sharpener. Bought 25 packs of blades from Harbor Freight and gave 3 packs to each of my small quilt group members at Christmas - they love them and have had no problems.

rfbrazell

Elaine,
Where do you get them?
Robert

murielrh

I purchsed Harbor Freight blades and when I first put them in my rotary cutter had the same problem with raggy edges. However, upon reading the instructions, the blades came 2 together in the same package. When separated, they worked beautifully.

MRH, Saylorsburg, PA

kathyquilter34

The first time I tried to find them at HF I could not find them..and the clerk said they did not carry 45 blades..Then I found out they are called carpet blades..went back and bought 10 packages..on sale for $1.49 and had a 20%off besides..they have worked great for me..finished cutting a bag full of flannel besides a few quilts..with one blade..think I may change it soon..

rfbrazell

Thank you so much.
Gonna order some right now.
R

llcathey

so glad you mentioned that they were called carpet blades, they have a Harbor Frieght in Las Vegas which we'll be there April 14th first place Im going too have to give the blades a try