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joycecil 10-20-2011 04:18 AM

Me three, four,five, where ever I fall in line at!

Annab 10-20-2011 04:19 AM

I have not been on here for so long I don't remember the last time. But I do the same thing with the blades. When I replace it it's like a miracle and I actually feel happy that it works. I buy my blades with the 50% off coupon at Joann's since they are so expensive. Like the razor blades you shave with. Too bad the don't sell those at Joann's.

CajunQuilter2 10-20-2011 04:20 AM

me!!

AprilG 10-20-2011 04:21 AM

When the table starts bowing from the pressure I use, I know that it is time to change the blade. I really should change more often, but, they are so darn expensive. I haven't tried the ones from the tool company yet.

decky 10-20-2011 04:32 AM

Yep, keep that old dull one in as long as possible.

grumpy90650 10-20-2011 04:36 AM

(raising my hand) me...me....

doowopddbop 10-20-2011 04:39 AM

Haha, yeah, why does it take me so long, even when I am at the point of "sawing" my fabric... Change the blade, cuts like butter! And then I have to watch myself, if I press too hard with my new blade, I've been known to slice my mat clear through!! By the way, Fiskars blades work on every one of my cutters, and cost a little less...

doowopddbop 10-20-2011 04:42 AM


Originally Posted by Mad Mimm
Frugal ladies, you should try flipping the blade. I do and it works, most of the time cuts like new and I get twice as much mileage out of them before I need to retire them. Now mind you, flipping it can be a dicey proposition but knock on wood,I still have all my fingers. I am on a very tight budget so for me, flipping is the only way to go!!!

Thanks, Mad Madame Mimm - I'll have to try this!

mjsylvstr 10-20-2011 04:46 AM

you have many sisters & brothers here on the board.....
.......when I finally get around to changing it, I tell myself,
"never again am I going to wait"

and then when it becomes dull, I forget what I told myself.

go figure !!!!!

NOELLA 10-20-2011 04:47 AM

I do as well


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