Old Rotary blades?
 

For years when I had a rotary blade that was dull I would just throw it away. I had researched on line about resharpening them but it never seemed to work for me. About a month ago I read about a company that would recycle used rotary blades and either send you new ones for your replacemet or you can buy new ones with no exchange... so I thought why not try it....I am MORE than impressed with the company! I sent them 9 blades and $18 and they returned me 9 blades, postage paid and they are wonderful! You can either get Olfa or generic .Has anyone else ever used lpsharp.com out of Gilman MN? I will definitely use them again..

Thanks for this info. I will give it a try! From what I have read the things we can purchase to resharpen are not really worthwhile.

It would be at least worth a shot!

Sounds like I need to try it out!!

I will give them a try. I have so many that I put into the old packaging because it seems so wasteful to throw them away although I've never tried to sharpen on my own. I keep thinking if I totally ran out of blades I would at least have some that might work. Thanks for the tip!

I save my old blades to cut wrapping and other kinds of paper, but this sounds worth looking into.

Thanks for the info. I may check them out.

That's a very good price.

I just looked at the site and the price now for 45mm is $3.50/blade. May still be worth it! Thanks.

I TOO never had any real luck with trying to resharpen the blades. Interesting concept. Please keep us updated on how long the blades last.

I have used them a few times in the past- have always been happy with the replacement blades- it is quite a savings. blades tend to be so expensive.

Right, I will try it, too. I sharpened a fairly new blade myself and it got worse. Not impressed with the inexpensive tools, and the expensive one just isn't worth it.

Thanks for this information. QB had a thread about this a looooonnnnnnng time ago, but I'd misplaced the information. So I'll try this company.

LP Sharp is a great place with great customer service and prices.

thanks for the info and wouldn't you know it I just got rid of old blades a few days ago then come to find out I didn't have any blades to save my soul.... so I went to joanns real quick forgot my coupons(ugh) and they were totally out of blades then went to acmoore and ended up paying $7.99 for one blade so I went to sharp website and I see on the web site that you can order a pk of 10 olfa 45mm for 38.00 that's $3.80 a blade and free shipping so I am ordering some your post was good timing for me thanks

Rotary blades
 

When I have used LP Sharp their service and prompt return have been excellent.

It is a good idea to watch for blades on ebay. Sometimes you can find them for around $2 including shipping.
Titanium blades are also available at good prices. You can't be in a hurry.

I will be sending them some blades. I always put them back in an empty container marked 'used' -I have several of these because I don't like throwing sharp things in the trash.I am afraid some one could get cut.

I have used him for years...I usually replace with his generic brand and have had no problem...hope he never retires LOL

Im glad so many others have used Sharps and found them good business people! The blades I just got and have used all weekend, cutting out a quilt with a LOT of 2 1/2" strips and Im still using the same blade and its as sharp as when I first started using it...I have tried the Titanium blades but I found they didnt last as long as the generic kind I have bought. Im thinking I need to find a place that sells discount cutting boards because i need a new one and they are pretty expensive for the larger size... Still better than the price of a psychologist! LOL

Next question...where do you get your quilt backing and what do you use...the wide or 45" mostly??

Recycling old rotary blades is a great idea. I didn't like the idea of throwing them in the trash, so I took them to the local fire station for them to safely dispose of them. I have 10 old blades on hand now and will send them to L. P. Sharp.

Might have to try this company.

I think I'm going to watch this thread to see how long they stay sharp...

I just checked them out and for Olfa it is $3.50 a blade. With a sale or coupon at Joann, it would be $3.00 a blade. Is my thinking wrong?

Thank you.

Thank you for the info. I just placed an order. A big difference in price compared to what I pay locally.

:Please what is the web site for this? Thanks

Great post. Thank you.

Yes, I have used this company several times and have been very pleased.

lpsharp.com is the web site

Wawak's has new Olfa blades on sale. 45mm, 5 pack for $13.48. Shipping is free on orders over $100, otherwise it's about $5 flat rate. The delivery time is awesome, about 2 days, no need to pay extra for rush shipping. Just a tip.

oh my LOL! I was thinking you were and many others were nuts. I forgot the 'p' and looked up lsharp. pretty riske' for a quilter. LOL again. I will check out ... lpsharp.... and I already wear glasses..LOL at myself

I use a blade Sharp ener that I bought at Hancocks

Yes, this is my "go to" site for many things at great prices....never disappointed.

I just bought 10 blades of the 45mm on ebay for 13.00. She also sells 25, 50 and 100 count packs and the more you buy the more you save. I think they must be a generic brand but they fit my olfa and work just fine. I have also bought resharpened blades on ebay and they work good but do have a greasy feel. You can buy your own blade sharpener too.

I have sharpened my needles on a sharpening stone, it worked great.

It is a green idea. You don't really save anything on the cost of new blades though.

This is great, good for the environment and we will save some money on the price of a blade.

Thanks for the tip! WalMart has titanium blades 5 in a pack for about $15.00. They seem to work well and last a while. If you have a Hancocks near you they carry the normal OLFA blades but at a MUCH cheaper price that JA's PLUS you can use JA'S PAPER coupon (not I phone!) at Hancocks. even on their SALE stuff.. I don't have Hancocks where I live but go several times while visiting my daughter in Idaho!! I am not a big fan of some of their fabric but I stock up on blades and Mary Ellen's Best Press..

How did you ship/mail them?

having been married to a fisherman there are stones in the fishing dept that sharpen hooks ....ps they work good on needles as well