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I have discovered I can get quite a bit more use out them to trim my quilts before applying the binding. Doesn't make much sense but they work. After that I put them in a blade container I mark as old,old. I have lots of just old blades.
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I change blades at first skip so I have a lot of blades I don't use anymore. I called the local hardware store and they said no they wouldn't re use them or sharpen them much less be responsible to selling them to anyone. Oh Well, at least I tried.
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I wrap mine in several layers of paper and throw them in the trash can.
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All good ideas. I had been putting them in an old rotary blade container before throwing away. I like the idea of marking the container.
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I use a clean plastic Parmesan cheese shaker for my old pins and needles. I’ve had the same one for about 5 years and it’s still only about half full. Put the pins in the shaker holes, the blades in through the pour hole.
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
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I take mine ( in a container) to our local hardware store, the sharpen them and use them, one hardware I know of sells them as used blades to carpet layers at discount prices. There are many ( trade people) who would appreciate your used blades. Small, local companies, tradesmen are always looking for ways to save a little money. I haven’t thrown my blades away in 15 years
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I have a small glass pickle jar. My DH put a small round hole if the top and then painted the top bright orange. So now when ever I change a needle or bend a pin I just drop them through the hole. For cutting blades I do have to unscrew the top. Nice and secure - when ready to dispose of, I will grab a new pickle jar - swap the lids and throw the full on away.
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I also use an old parmesan cheese shaker. At the rate I'm going, I figure it will be the only one I'll ever need :D
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Originally Posted by Barb2018
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If you don't have a container you can wrap it in duct tape and then dispose in your trash.
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Remember the slits in the bathroom walls for men to dispose their used razor blades? My grandparents lived in an old Victorian downtown house and I use to be fascinated with that slit. Where did the blades go? What else was in there? A mystery in a old big house for a little girl to ponder.
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