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I have not heard of Marteli before, where did you purchase it? Sounds like a life saver to me.
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Originally Posted by jillaine
Ah sweet joy!
Why on earth did I wait so long to change thee? By the way Keepsake quilting has their blades on special again. And there's another site recently posted that has them really inexpensively....slept since then and I can't remember. Harbor tool? |
Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
Well, I am so cheap! Just realized that, thank you. I use up the blade till there's almost nothing left, then I sharpen it!
The old blade goes in an empty blade container that I saved and marked (literally) USED so I can tell the difference. I re-use them when I cut fleece and paper because I find that both ruin the blades. There is very little that I actually throw away. Yeah, I'd like to say frugal but, truth is, I'm cheap. |
Originally Posted by judykay
I have not heard of Marteli before, where did you purchase it? Sounds like a life saver to me.
Many different companies sell their products. Google it or check with your favorite quilting gadget suppliers. I also believe the Martelli people told me they take back used blades but I don't see that on their website. |
I'm just as bad, just changed mine yesterday, so dumb for waiting so long.
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I put used blades in a container, wrap the container with tape, and put in regular trash disposal. This bin is ground by the disposal truck. No worry about anyone getting cut.
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Originally Posted by jillaine
I looked at Harbor Freight web site and could find no rotary cutting tools or blades. Please advise!
thanks. They are listed as carpet cutting blades http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...es-97642.htmly are listed as carpet cutting blades |
You may have trouble finding the carpet cutter blades at your Harbor Freight store because quilters are snatching them up. So go to the Harbor Freight website & find their catalog, where they are listed. I just got 11 packages of them for less than $30.00, including shipping. There are 2 to a package & they are sharp, sharp, sharp! Excellent! They have only the 45mm size, however. But I highly recommend them. For that price I can afford to toss them when they get dull. :D
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When I change the blade, I take a recipe card and write the date on it. I write "New Blade 4/9/11" and stick it on my bulletin board. You would be surprised how long (too long) you let it go. I change mine with each project and/or 3 mo, unless I get areas that don't cut when I use it. The 5 packs are a great thing to buy with the JoAnn Coupon.
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I think I'll chnge it before I start another project, and then i slips my mind. After you do change it you have to be VERY CAREFUL or you'll put too much pressure,and cut something you didn't mean to do(like your finger) LOL
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