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Sometimes it's not the blade but the mat !!!!!! Sounds weird but they do get used alot.
Try using a section that doesn't get used much (far corner?) or turn over the mat (if it's a green one) and use that side. Usually no guidelines, but still a cutting mat! I hope it's just that one package... good luck. |
Wow I haven't had any trouble either, The are so nice and sharp.
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I was told at the AQS show in Des Moines that hte HF blades will ruin your cutting mat. I haven't had any so I don't know this for sure, but they advised against using them.
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Aw Come On! Ruin the mats, how? I can't see how they can ruin a mat any more than any other brand. They just want to sell their expensive blades and make money. Truth be told, we just "might" find out the same company makes them for any number of brands and for HF too.
Those blades have to be sharp to cut carpet backing. Think about it. I won't buy into that one. They are just upset because they can't find them and save some money! June |
No problems with my HF blades. Love them and am waiting for more to come into stock at my local store.
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I love mine
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Originally Posted by Queen
My first blade that I put in skipped. I took it back out turned it over and it works just fine now. I am beginning to think the blades go in only one way and you have to try it both ways to see which way is best.
Mary I am sure that once in a while there will be a defective blade in a package. I have even had defective Olfa blades. At the price for an Olfa blade, I took it back to the Joann's and exchanged it. Fortunately, I had just bought it. |
Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by sahm4605
Originally Posted by auntmag
I bought a rotary cutter and blade from HF last year. The blade would not cut fabric at all.
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A Colorado quilter here. I didn't know about getting blades at HB. My husband and I are HB fanatics. Just paid big bucks for five replacement blades for my Olfa at Jo Ann's. Feel like a total dummy, never thought to check HB, but perhaps I'll wait until the question of quality is resolved.
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Why wait? at $1. per blade, (2 per pack @ $1.99) you might not find them later. They are "carpet cutter blades" if you phone and ask about them.
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I have used one for several months and am getting ready to put on a new one. The first was wonderful. I sure hope the rest are.
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Had no problems with mine. They work great.
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Try cutting through aluminum foil a few times with those blades that skip, I've done that with the olfa blades when they act up and it seems to help. sometimes they can have something on that sharp edge that can cause a problem. Hope that will solve the skipping problem.
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i also had that problem...i took the blade out and turned it around ..facing the other way.. had no more problem. try it and see if it works for you.
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Has anyone else had problems with their Harbor Freight blades that we ALL had to have? I've opened up two different pkgs. and all four blades have skipped when I cut fabric. There's not a nick and I've looked at them closely and can't see where the problem is. I feel bad about having all these blades that may or may not be damaged. How many pkgs. should I open to find a GOOD one? I gave my DM & one of her friends over 20 pkgs. and now feel I should warn them of the possible problem with the blades. I know I went crazy when ordering these(I got 30 pkgs.) and also picked up 16 pkgs. while on vacation in Oct., but have given over half of them away. Should I go ahead and open another pkg. or just bite the bullet(and pay three times as much) and get them at Jo-Ann's (using a coupon of course) and put these blades up for another day,lol!!! I had bought extra with the intention of putting some in a SQA pkg.!!
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I ordered several packages when the original thread came out about them but mine have been on back order for months. Don't know when I'll receive my order. Hopefully, I won't have the problem you've experienced.
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Hi! I just spoke with my son in law who cleans carpets and does some repair, he suggested trying some of the wholesale carpet stores; places that sell the supplies for laying carpet. He thought their prices would probably be as good as HF and probably wouldn't have to wait because they would keep them in stock. Anyone who cleans carpet and does any kind of repair, they have to have the supplies, the cutters and blades
I got lucky when I went to HF today, and was able to find four packages of blades. Bought all they had! I'm also going to check Lowe's and Home Depot because they sell the supplies for laying carpet. They might have them! Take care,Chris |
I have been using them with no problems.
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I just switched my blade to the H/F one,no problem
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...I've picked up several packages - and so far they are great!
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Wonder if it's just me and having trouble using a straight-handled cutter!?! My go-to cutter is an old, blue, curve-handled Quilters Rule cutter which the HF blades don't fit. I tried 3 pkgs of HF blades and they all skipped. Used in 2 different cutters on 3 different mats. Now I keep one in an old brown Dritz cutter for paper piecing.
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So far my only problem is : they haven't arrived yet!
ordered in August and phone call to the company last week, told me that they'll ship Nov 18th. I was originally told they were shipping Oct 22nd. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
No problem at all. They seem to last longer than the regular rotary blades. Also, after 2+ months my blade was getting a little dull, I had been doing a lot of cutting, including a lot of stiffy--put the blade in the sharpener and it was better than before. Love HF blades and love the price... Also, my DH and I can shop together at HF and I have found some really great stuff there.
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I have been using one since I have gotten them the first of October. I really like them.
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I've used 2 so far and NOT one problem at all. Sorry you are having problems. My suggestion would be to make sure you only have one blade in at a time. I know this can happen.. ask me how I know.
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by gale
I've used one and no problems. But it was awfully oily when I got it out and I was pretty nervous wiping it off.
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I just went to HF for blades and was told that they had just ordered 100 blades and that 90 these were being held for a local carpet store. The manager told me that I was the second person that week looking for the blades and he wwas truley amazes. He said "we hardley sell any blades here and all of a sudden we have 3 customers asking for them in aweeks time."
He placed another order and allowed me to have some held in my name, and wheb I picked them up the price had gone up 50 cents on a package. Got a feeling we'll end up with a higher price in the futire. Hope not! |
Have a check that it is not some lint on your cutting board that is causing he problem. I only suggest this because you say there is no nick in the blade. Often, if the cutting board is a bit old or not smoothed from lint, that can be the problem.
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I have had no problems with the blades at all. I am so happy with them. Sorry to hear you are having a problem. I ordered mine and then found out we have a store about 80 miles from here. I go to Duluth often so stopped in and they had some in stock so I bought a couple more packages. Love them.
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Mine have been on back order since mid Aug. Since they won't charge my card until they ship I told them I would wait until they were available. They had sent a card telling me I could cancel as it is taking so long.
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Originally Posted by wraez
So far my only problem is : they haven't arrived yet!
ordered in August and phone call to the company last week, told me that they'll ship Nov 18th. I was originally told they were shipping Oct 22nd. warm quilt hugs, sue in CA |
just took forever to arrive and I ordered 10 packs and received 9. called to report it and they said they would send missing pack but never did. they cut fine though.
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Have you tried using a rotary blade sharpener? It might sharpen the spot that is bad.
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My sister bought the last bunch of blades at our local HF & I haven't tried them yet, but she says they're great. But don't use the cutter that comes with them, it's not meant for fabric I guess.
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I bought one package and had the same problem of skipping.
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Has anyone else had problems with their Harbor Freight blades that we ALL had to have? I've opened up two different pkgs. and all four blades have skipped when I cut fabric. There's not a nick and I've looked at them closely and can't see where the problem is. I feel bad about having all these blades that may or may not be damaged. How many pkgs. should I open to find a GOOD one? I gave my DM & one of her friends over 20 pkgs. and now feel I should warn them of the possible problem with the blades. I know I went crazy when ordering these(I got 30 pkgs.) and also picked up 16 pkgs. while on vacation in Oct., but have given over half of them away. Should I go ahead and open another pkg. or just bite the bullet(and pay three times as much) and get them at Jo-Ann's (using a coupon of course) and put these blades up for another day,lol!!! I had bought extra with the intention of putting some in a SQA pkg.!!
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The only problem I've had is that they've been dull right out of the package. I only bought two packages, wanting to try them before buying any more. I can't understand it because so many, many, people wrote to say they were razor sharp.
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I've been using one blade and it cuts beautifully - I really think it's sharper than the normal rotary blades we usually buy. I love them.
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Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Has anyone else had problems with their Harbor Freight blades that we ALL had to have? I've opened up two different pkgs. and all four blades have skipped when I cut fabric. There's not a nick and I've looked at them closely and can't see where the problem is. I feel bad about having all these blades that may or may not be damaged. How many pkgs. should I open to find a GOOD one? I gave my DM & one of her friends over 20 pkgs. and now feel I should warn them of the possible problem with the blades. I know I went crazy when ordering these(I got 30 pkgs.) and also picked up 16 pkgs. while on vacation in Oct., but have given over half of them away. Should I go ahead and open another pkg. or just bite the bullet(and pay three times as much) and get them at Jo-Ann's (using a coupon of course) and put these blades up for another day,lol!!! I had bought extra with the intention of putting some in a SQA pkg.!!
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Originally Posted by marlene tarzwell
Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Has anyone else had problems with their Harbor Freight blades that we ALL had to have? I've opened up two different pkgs. and all four blades have skipped when I cut fabric. There's not a nick and I've looked at them closely and can't see where the problem is. I feel bad about having all these blades that may or may not be damaged. How many pkgs. should I open to find a GOOD one? I gave my DM & one of her friends over 20 pkgs. and now feel I should warn them of the possible problem with the blades. I know I went crazy when ordering these(I got 30 pkgs.) and also picked up 16 pkgs. while on vacation in Oct., but have given over half of them away. Should I go ahead and open another pkg. or just bite the bullet(and pay three times as much) and get them at Jo-Ann's (using a coupon of course) and put these blades up for another day,lol!!! I had bought extra with the intention of putting some in a SQA pkg.!!
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