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mar32428 05-20-2011 04:01 AM


Originally Posted by sewcrazygram
This is an old topic but finally was able to get to Harbor Freight and bought "45mm replacement blades" for my Fiskar Rotary cutter. They are sold as "replacement carpet cutter blades" # 97642, $1.49 for a pkg of 2. I was to cheap to pay the shipping and knew I would be going to Spokane so waited. Actually sent my husband in and he bought 4 pkgs.
Not sure who first mentioned these but THANK YOU and to all the newbies, this is a GREAT buy.

Our local HF had to triple their orders. We quilters kept buying them out.

Homespun 05-20-2011 04:01 AM


Originally Posted by jacee kay
I was very disapointed when I went they were out of blades. Would have 32 pkgs next day. We live about 60 miles from Tulsa so I won't be back for a while.

a couple Saturday's ago, I went to 2 stores that told me that. I drove another 50 miles to my final destination and low and behold that store had plenty! Yeah!!!!

sassey 05-20-2011 04:18 AM

I made my first trip there last week got 12 blades all they had in single packs for 1.49 was looking for the 2 packs but there was none also picked up a very magnatized screw and nut bowl oh so great I am forever dropping my pin container this keeps them from going all over the floor and got some pliers for my jewelry work I couldn't believe how cheep they are

Marion T 05-20-2011 04:27 AM

I am so sad about this. We pay about $15 each for a rotary blade in Australia, and $20 for a large blade. So when I saw the first thread on Harbour Freight I tried to order the blades on line. Guess what, I can't buy on line. I contacted the store to find out why not, and had a very nice email back explaining that they cannot be shipped overseas as they are classed as weapons!

mamabear229 05-20-2011 04:38 AM

the ear plugs. used for pin protectors.

joycecil 05-20-2011 04:49 AM

My store does not carry them in store. Keep hoping I'll pop in and they will have them. I have bought them in other towns, but don't go anywhere any more.

Johanna Fritz 05-20-2011 05:46 AM

I shared this during "Show and Tell" with my guild. I made 80 new converts that night.

If you are not familiar with these, here is the link to see them:
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html

Note, online, they are on back order. If you going to buy them local, you might want to call first. Their website also has a store locator. I didn't even know we had one in our town...and for heaven's sake, don't tell them what we are using them for!

Val in IN 05-20-2011 06:06 AM

I love Harbor Freight, not just for the rotary blades but they have lots of cool stuff. I usually find something I can't live without (haha).

donita 05-20-2011 08:08 AM

Was able to order them online at the sales price. Quick delivery and saved gas money.

IdahoSandy 05-20-2011 08:23 AM

I also went to Harbor Freight and brought 2 pkgs of these blades and did not have very good luck using my Olfa 45mm rotary cutter. It cut my material like a worn out blade and had to take the scissors to finish cutting. Think I will invest my money in a electric sharpner for rotary blades.
IdahoSandy


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