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Old 10-20-2011, 06:24 AM
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I think we all do that:)
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:26 AM
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You aren't the only one!
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:40 AM
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You are definitely not the only one....I do it too....I keep saying it will last a few more cuts....and a few more...and a few more....til I finally break down and change it....then I question why did I wait so long....
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:45 AM
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:53 AM
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Here I was thinking it was only me :-o I finally gave in last night, but €%& if I could find the blades The DH bought me during spring.....I mean, I couldn't have gone through 3 packs of 2 during this time could I? I know I changed the blade once, but five times more??? Don't think so = they are hiding ;-9
So I bought 3 more packs, that was all they had in that store - a budget brand, costs only 34 SEK (something like 3.50$ I think) per package - 2 in each. So I might feel like splurging and change the blades more often??
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mamatron
I do it too. I think I might be afraid of cutting myself.
Me too! Even though........

Mamatron, it is more dangerous to use a dull cutter than a sharp one. That is also true of cutlery in the kitchen.

I think a dull blade wares out your mat faster too.
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:56 AM
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I think were all guilty of doing the same thing. I'm now getting to where I change them out either as soon as I've done a large quilt (queen size) or when I find they are not cutting well enough or I see nicks in the blade.
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:05 AM
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I do it all the time and then I get hacked off when it doesn't cut smoothly - go figure!!
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:12 AM
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I really need to change mine as taking least three swipes to get it all cut but then I get it done, lay down the cutter and think next time will change it. when I finally do change it think hey, should of done this sooner.
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I am glad to hear that the cutter works. Guess I will purchase one. Thanks for the info.
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