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QUILTNMO 09-26-2014 03:33 PM

i have never brought any but have had friends some like some dont i just buy olfa when on sale or have acoupon!

Lucky Lady 09-26-2014 03:52 PM

I have not had very good luck with blades from Harbor Freight. They dull really quick and they don't always have a clear smooth edge. I started buying mine on ebay. I buy either fiskar or olfa and they are both really reasonably priced.

nannyrick 09-26-2014 03:53 PM

I,m sure you will get a lot of opinions on these. I had purchased 10 pkgs, a couple of years ago
and they wouldn't cut paper. They were terrible, yet some people on the board said they were great,
so I kept opening another pack to see if it was just a few but no luck. Needless to say I never bought
them again.

ann31039 09-26-2014 04:07 PM

I like the Harbor Freight blades. They work fine for me. The only problem I had was the first time. (they come in a 2 pack, make sure you only install ONE blade). after that, they were fine. I need a keeper. lol

Painiacs 09-26-2014 04:21 PM

I am visually impaired so hit blades all the time. If it was t for Jun e Taylor cutting system I wouldn't be able to cut fabric at all! I have used the harbor freight for years without a problem. Even if a rare one is dull at that price I can handle it,if a name brand is full-time it happens -ouch $$ I live on a fixed income so it works for me but try a few. You never know till you try them! :)

Donnamarie 10-02-2014 10:21 AM

I purchased some from Harbor Freight and was not happy with cutting results. I believe they were made for carpet, not exact, fine work. I never used them again.

costumegirl 10-02-2014 02:54 PM

I just use as many coupon options that I can at JA's to buy replacement blades for my Olfa - works out fine and not to costly.

BETTY62 10-03-2014 11:56 AM

I use the Harbor Freight blades and have not had any issues with them. Their blades last me as long an the more expensive ones found in stores that sell fabric and craft items. However, I have read threads where others have said they have gotten packages with dull blades. I am happy with them.


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