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Karol 04-01-2012 03:59 PM

Harbor Freight Blades
 
I bought them, tried them?? They barely turn, they do not cut? Is there some secret?

SuzieQuilts 04-01-2012 04:01 PM

I bought blades at harbor freight, also, but have not tried them.

mo-rie 04-01-2012 04:02 PM

I bought one pack a few months ago. I am still on the first blade. It works great...lasted longer than the Olfa I put in new and went dull on me almost immediately while making my Lil' Twister wallhanging. I like them so far!

Jan in VA 04-01-2012 04:03 PM

Is it possible you have more than one blade in your rotary cutter....easy mistake to make as they really stick together.

Jan in VA

CoyoteQuilts 04-01-2012 04:26 PM

Are you sure you only have 1 blade loaded? Be careful when getting them apart because you can get cut real easy... Also, do you have the screw and spring washer in correctly? (if you have the spring screw)...

yngldy 04-01-2012 04:29 PM


Originally Posted by Jan in VA (Post 5108609)
Is it possible you have more than one blade in your rotary cutter....easy mistake to make as they really stick together.

Jan in VA

If that doesn't work, take them back for another pack. I use them and get about 3, sometimes 4 quilts cut from them. Average size quilt for twin. I don't press hard and only cut up to 4 thicknesses.

Cagey 04-01-2012 04:58 PM

I just purchase one pack and I hate them. Same problem. Won't cut even one layer of fabric. In the trash they went.

deedum 04-01-2012 05:08 PM

I have used them for well over a year and no problems at all.

barri1 04-01-2012 05:19 PM

I've used them, and they are hit or miss.. I will continue with them, as they are much cheaper than brand..
Barri

CajunQuilter2 04-01-2012 05:35 PM

I am using one right now and have not had any problem.....sorry you are having a problem


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