Originally Posted by coloradosky
I have noticed that when inserting the blade into the cutter I do not screw it down as tight as I did with the original name brand. I put a dot with a black marker on the side of the blade and lightly run the blade across a piece of scrap material while adjusting the tightness of the screw until the dot appears to be moving smoothly. If the blade is too tight it will not cut. Believe the blades are a bit thicker.
I agree, I had to loosen up and then it cut fine. In our newspaper, there is usually an ad everyweek with 20% off one item. I always cut them out and have in purse. Our one Joann's is next door to Harbor.