Harbor Freight Blades
 

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

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

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!

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

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)...

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.

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

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

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

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

I use them all the time, also. I too, think you need to really make sure you re only loading one blade. And repeating above advice, be very careful when taking them apart. I usual wear a pair of cheap cotton gloves as they are a bit oily. I figure I can use 3 or 4 in a couple months time and still come out ahead.

Been using them for about 6 months now and have no problems.

Use them w/o problems.....make sure you are not using two....they can stick together

Also, try putting a drop of machine oil in the center of the blade, I've found that most of these blades are great. Just make sure that no pins are in the way of what you are cutting.

Just opened my first pack of Harbor Freight blades - Blade #1 made fabric mulch on each cut. I thought oh cr@p! these are a waste of money. I threw that one in the garbage bin and tried Blade #2 - it was like night and day!!! Blade #2 cut 8 layers of fabric like butter (warm butter). Now will see how long it lasts.

Use them all the time, never a problem and they last forever!! Sorry they did not work for you.

These blades are made in China....so as with many things made there, quality control is an issue. Because they are soooo cheap, if you have to throw 1 of 3 away, you are still at least $3 ahead on every pack, but probably more. You have to think of the overall savings....over time you will save a lot of money.

I have used them for about 2 yrs and have not had any problems.