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garysgal 10-19-2011 03:41 PM

OK, I know this topic has been talked to death, but I wanted to share what I found out about the problem I was having with the blades. I ran out and bought a bunch of the blades (like so many quilters and sewers did) and couldn't get them to cut after the first try. I put them away and carried on. Finally, I started to use my rotary cutter with another blade and it wouldn't cut very well. To make a long story short, after checking some stuff out, I found out my cutting mat was shot. So, I bought a new one and low and behold, the Harbor Freight blades work great! So, if you are having trouble, check your mat, it might be the problem.

Jim's Gem 10-19-2011 03:43 PM

Glad that they are working for you!

blueangel 10-19-2011 03:46 PM

Mine are ok

craftybear 10-19-2011 03:56 PM

thanks for letting us know


Originally Posted by garysgal
OK, I know this topic has been talked to death, but I wanted to share what I found out about the problem I was having with the blades. I ran out and bought a bunch of the blades (like so many quilters and sewers did) and couldn't get them to cut after the first try. I put them away and carried on. Finally, I started to use my rotary cutter with another blade and it wouldn't cut very well. To make a long story short, after checking some stuff out, I found out my cutting mat was shot. So, I bought a new one and low and behold, the Harbor Freight blades work great! So, if you are having trouble, check your mat, it might be the problem.


sewingsuz 10-19-2011 04:02 PM

I had this problem had no idea that is what it was. The groves make it not work good.

Cyn 10-19-2011 04:15 PM

I did not think of this! Thanks:)

QuiltnNan 10-19-2011 04:22 PM

thanks for the tip

cmagee84 10-19-2011 05:07 PM

Love my Harbor Freight blades!

smcfadden 10-19-2011 05:32 PM

Thanks. I had tried some and took them back because they cut so unevenly. Maybe I'll give them another try.

sewnsewer2 10-19-2011 05:37 PM

Yep I found that out too when I switched mats.


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