Harbor Freight Rotary Blades

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03-15-2011, 07:43 PM

#131

Belles.hold

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Originally Posted by aggie

What do you think of them. They don't seem that sharp to me?Right from the "get go" I had to press harder than usual and many times I have to go over and over to get fabric completely cut. Am I the only who has had trouble?

So many people have purchased the Harbor Freight carpet blades and loved them (as I do) that I'm always amazed at the quilters who have a problem with them. However, I have also noticed that sometimes the problem is because the blades are packed two to a package and they stick together if both are placed in the rotary cutter. Could this be your problem? Belles

03-17-2011, 03:50 AM

#132

kathyquilter34

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Originally Posted by Gramily

sadly the HF closest to me doesn't sell the blades.

did you look in the carpet cutting department..

03-17-2011, 04:51 AM

#133

MimiLinda

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I just got some and used a new one at our guild. It was like a hot knife cutting thru butter. Don't forget to wipe off your cutter before replacing the blade. Hope it works out for you as the price can't be beat. Happy quilting. :-D

03-17-2011, 08:11 AM

#134

rfbrazell

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Happy St Patty's day to.
From one Irishman to another
R

03-17-2011, 11:59 AM

#135

kathyquilter34

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Originally Posted by rfbrazell

Happy St Patty's day to.
From one Irishman to another
R

back to you..

03-17-2011, 06:46 PM

#136

Dorrie

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I have checked every suggestion given. The blades work great....
The main problem is after 1 or 2 cuts the nut that holds the blade in position loosens. I have tried them in both of my rotary cutters and the same thing happens. I cannot find information on either of the cutters as to rather they are 45 or 60 %. What are you ladies using?

Thanks for all your help.

03-17-2011, 07:27 PM

#137

rfbrazell

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This man is using the 45's and they work Great

03-17-2011, 08:26 PM

#138

kathidahl

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I have had no problem with them..other than finding them at our Harbor Freight..DH found them a couple weeks ago and grabbed a handful..the clerk said "the quilters are not going to like you" to which he responded."how else do you think my wife is going to use these"...clerk said "aahhh".