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    Old 02-14-2010, 04:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    WOW!!! if this works well, I can see giving the blades a quick touch up on a regular basis. I wonder if they would stay sharp longer if given quick touch ups, rather than waiting until they are dull?
    I will be watching to see what you think when you get it :D:D:D
    You know, I think you may be on to something. I know my husband is a fanatic about having sharp knives in the house. He usually pulls them out of the drawer and sharpens them every month or so. And I always have a good knife to use. Maybe that would be the same for our rotary cutters too. Kinda stands to reason, don't you think?
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    Old 02-14-2010, 05:39 PM
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    Would be nice to find one that fits a Fiskers. Those blades are kinda pricey.
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    Old 02-14-2010, 07:04 PM
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    I have one ordered but they were out of stock. They said I would get it this month. I sure hope it works.
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    Old 02-14-2010, 10:11 PM
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    Most of the rotary blades fit all cutters...if the Fiskars are expensive, get a cheaper brand. I have tried different ones in my cutters, and they are interchangeable.
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    Old 02-15-2010, 04:43 AM
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    It looks interesting. Let us know how it works. I love gadgets and when I am at Keepsake next summer I will look for one. Love that store. It is close to my Daughter in NH.
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    Old 02-15-2010, 07:30 AM
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    The description doesn't mention blade size. It says it works on any rotary cutter. I'm anxious to see how people like it.
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    Old 02-15-2010, 09:50 AM
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    I have one of those sharpener that you put blades in & twist around. It works pretty good.
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    Old 02-16-2010, 07:21 AM
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    Originally Posted by oldswimmer
    I ran across this "new" blade sharpener, and wondered if anyone else has purchased one yet (they are rather new...at least at KQ) and has any information to share on them. Good or bad!

    I know I would like to have a sharpener that actually did a good job, as I am sure many of you would. Wonder if that day will ever come? Here is the link, hope it works.

    http://www.keepsakequilting.com/productdetail/9443.htm
    I can't imagine anything we could buy that would sharpen the blades well enough to spend the money. I would rather use my coupon from Joann's and buy new.
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    Old 02-16-2010, 08:26 AM
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    For me, buying new blades or other sewing/quilting supplies means a 60-mile round trip. If this thing works, maybe it would at least sharpen a blade enough to let me finish a project before I have to make the trip to buy a new one.
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    Old 02-16-2010, 10:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
    Would be nice to find one that fits a Fiskers. Those blades are kinda pricey.
    The Olfa ones are worse. I have a 65MM Fiskar and replacements are not available in my area - even at Wal Mart.
    I found some on sale at Joanns for 1/2 price. I was very pleased to say the least. Regular price is over $10 for one.
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