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Old 07-06-2013, 07:20 AM
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They are in the carpet cutting tools section, 2 in a package ,yellow package.
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Old 07-06-2013, 07:25 AM
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thanks for the question for clarification and thanks to lauriejo for the picture
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Old 07-06-2013, 08:25 AM
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Ask for carpet cutting or rug cutting blades. Someone already pointed out that there are two blades in each packet; be sure to only put one in your rotary cutter. They kind of stick together and using two makes the whole setup not work. I find these blades to be a good value but have friends that haven't had luck with them. If you can get to a Harbor Freight store it's a great place to browse and see things that work well for quilters at great prices.
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Old 07-06-2013, 08:33 AM
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They dont stay sharp as long as the others, but for the price, they hold up really well. I have used them for a lot of pr. pojects, but if I have something I want cut precisely I use the others and don't leave them in the package too long as the oil will dry out and they are worthless
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Old 07-06-2013, 09:17 AM
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Yeah!! I thought it was my cutter....glad to find out I'm not the only one with blade issues from HF. I have an Olfa blade in my secondary cutter that works great. Brand new HF blades skip horribly, and I had to push so hard to get it to cut. HF is a fun store, but wouldn't buy those again.
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Old 07-06-2013, 09:57 AM
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Dare I tell the DH? He is on first name basis with the folks at Harbor.
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Old 07-06-2013, 10:02 AM
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Thanks for the info. Just placed my first order.
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Old 07-06-2013, 10:56 AM
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They are called carpet cutters at Harbor Freight.
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Old 07-06-2013, 11:21 AM
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I know I couldn't find those blades either until a friend told me that it is replacement blades to look for. I still need to order some.
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I have oodles of the Harbor Freight blades and have no problem unless its a very thick material (which I just found out LOL). But otherwise I have no problems with those cutting cotton, silk, or rayon. But Fleece or any thick I use the Olfa blades for.
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