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10-02-2011, 06:17 AM

#31

babyquiltlady

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Location: Naples, FL USA

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I agree - dull is dull.

I would rather spend my money on a new blade than try to sharpen a dull one. The material is worth more to me than using a dull blade on expensive material.

10-02-2011, 06:45 AM

#32

lonestardreams

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I bought the Harbor Freight blades and they were so dull.

10-02-2011, 06:51 AM

#33

traumaRN

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Location: Columbus, Ohio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1

I have not had any luck using sharpeners (and I could buy a lot of blades with the money I have spent on sharpeners). You might want to check out the carpet blades at Harbor Freight. A lot of folks here swear by them and they are really cheap.

http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html

Are those 45's or 60's??

10-02-2011, 06:57 AM

#34

grumpy90650

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Location: league city, texas

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thanks for asking this question, some people may think it is a dumb one, but some of us just dont know....and as far as i am concerned, there are no dumb questions!!!

10-02-2011, 07:03 AM

#35

Baloonatic

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I've heard that those sharpeners are a waste of money

10-02-2011, 07:46 AM

#36

BarbaraSue

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Location: near Peoria Illinois

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Have a sharpener-- Fiskars-- for rotary blades. Works only if it is alittle dull. I f there are burrs on it, it will help that too. But when the blade is nicked and ready to retire, the sharpener won't help.
I use the Harbor Freight blades. DH drives by that place 5 days a week, so it won't even cost extra gas $$.

10-02-2011, 07:46 AM

#37

mucky

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Location: S. Texas

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I also fell there is a difference in the brand of blade. Some cut longer than others and I have the electric sharpener. Save you money and buy blades instead.

10-02-2011, 07:51 AM

#38

DonnaB

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Location: Mesa & Forest Lakes, AZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by featherweight

I'll stick with my Harbor Freight blades. At 2 for 1.49, I will not fret about tossing it out and putting a new one in.

Same here for me. Been using them for 2 yrs now and have never had a lemon yet. Can't beat the price.

10-02-2011, 08:23 AM

#39

ReeneeD

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Location: Blackwood, New Jersey

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I bought the blades from Harbor Freight (online). They are so much cheaper - they are made for carpet cutting but fit the OLFA cutter and last a lot longer than the others. I heard about them first on this web-site. I think they will save you a lot of money.

10-02-2011, 08:42 AM

#40

carrollcats

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Springfield, MO

Posts: 91

I bought a sharpener at JoAnn's last year and it works great! They sell originally for $17.99 but if you use their half off coupon that puts it down to around $9. I sharpen my blades all the time and have had no problems. The sharpeners are blue in color. I don't understand quilter's who say they don't have any luck with sharpener's as they work great for me!