bearisgray

Some blades seem to have been improperly sharpened. I've done all the above, and the thing still just skipped like ONE thread - at always the same interval -

brushandthimble

Does it have a nick in it? Once this happens I change the blade.

bearisgray

No - these blades were FRESH out of the package - no pins on the cutting mat - just defective.

Maybe they had someone new running the sharpening machines where they were produced.

Mariah

You can use the old, not sharp any more blades for cutting batting, ect. Just label them so they don't get mixed up with new ones. Works great!
Mariah.

dsb38327

New spin on the same topic:
I have always wondered if there was a right and wrong side to the blade. Does it matter which side you flip the blade to before you put it on the cutter? Does it matter which side of the cutter you put it on? Is one side for left handers and one side for right handers. The right side works for me but I wondered. I also got a sharpener and it doesn't work for me. I may not know how to do it right and then it may be one of those duds. 1/2 price at Hancocks so I give up a sandwich at the deli! I have cut through aluminum foil and it does put some sharp back on a dull blade but doesn't seam to last. I have also sewn threw aluminum foil to take the blunt edge (burr?) off of my needle. Placed the foil on top of a piece of fabric and sewed till the burr was gone. New needle. The foil has sharpened my scizzors too but if you use it on your best pair and it ruins them it is not my fault. 8-)

sharon b

LOL is that the disclaimer so you don't get a bunch of dull scissors in the mail :wink:

skavanau

Im at that point now. I keep cutting and it keeps cutting , but it leaves a little section that doesnt cut and when I remove the ruler, well thats not funny. An the thing is, I have a new package , just havent changed them...

NewYearsOld

Ditto!!

NewYearsOld

Ditto!!

dsb38327

Yep!