Why did I wait so long!!
04-23-2013, 03:01 PM
#23
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I am guilty of this as well. Every time I change blades I say the same thing.. "why did I wait so long". I know its partially because it not an overnight thing.. the dullness creeps .. and I forget what I pleasure a new sharp blade is to work with.
04-23-2013, 03:59 PM
#24
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grace company has a blade sharpener that you just run the blade though ...not even have to take it out of handle ....worth the money at the price of blades ...also your local harbor freight has blades for a carpet cutter [can order on line] that fit the 45 cutter way better price than other places
04-23-2013, 04:09 PM
#25
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Originally Posted by Nammie to 7
I always figure if they are still round they must be good - same with tires on a vehicle.
04-24-2013, 03:01 AM
#27
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I bought the electric TrueSharp Power Rotary Blade Sharpener (Amazon now has a good deal on it with free shipping) and it works. Guess what, though, I have not had to use it a lot because I got this rotary cutting matt at a quilt show as a show special. The Big Mat by Sewingemporium.com has a 5 year warranty and the surface is very smooth. There is actually less wear and tear on the blades. A rough cutting mat such as the one sold by Joann Fabrics (it is white and the surface is not smooth at all) can make rotary blades very dull in no time at all. I learned this the hard way.
04-24-2013, 03:53 AM
#30
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Originally Posted by quiltinghere
The people who sell the blades must be the ones recommending using a new blade with each project.
When I find it difficult to cut the fabric I change the blade. I also write the date I started using the blade on the blade. That way IF I feel it's getting tough to cut, I can verify how long the blade has been in the device. I'm guessing I switch blades out about every 4-6 weeks.
Nan
When I find it difficult to cut the fabric I change the blade. I also write the date I started using the blade on the blade. That way IF I feel it's getting tough to cut, I can verify how long the blade has been in the device. I'm guessing I switch blades out about every 4-6 weeks.
Nan
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