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07-03-2011, 11:55 AM

#91

glenda5253

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: NE Kansas

Posts: 1,024

Quote:

Originally Posted by magpiefeather

I do it too. When I get to the "sawing" point, I'll change them!

Me too!

07-03-2011, 12:09 PM

#92

Buzzy Bee

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Virginia

Posts: 449

I'm soooo guilty of the same thing.....
I think that my sub-councious is in competition with me to see which one can last the longest !!! LOL

07-03-2011, 12:29 PM

#93

decky

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 1,282

I do the same thing and always wondered why I didn't change it sooner. Maybe I just don't want to take the time to change it?

07-03-2011, 12:45 PM

#94

mizlee123

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Join Date: Jun 2011

Location: North Carolina

Posts: 21

LOL, I'm a brand new quilter and haven't even gotten mine out of the packaging. How many cuts on average do you get with one blade? I'll try not to be a tightwad and change mine when I need to - wish me luck!!

07-03-2011, 02:59 PM

#95

Margie13

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: Deptford, N.J.

Posts: 36

I use the cutter blade till it cuts no more. Same with the sewing machine needle. I know it is wrong but as long as they work, I use.

07-03-2011, 03:04 PM

#96

penski

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Join Date: May 2007

Location: Illinois

Posts: 3,474

i do the same thing

07-03-2011, 05:06 PM

#97

barney

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Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Mo.

Posts: 91

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airwick156

Quote:

Originally Posted by jean1941

You are not alone and part of the reason is the price that we pay for them I have be wondering if I should get a thing so I can sharpen them do they work??????

Get carpet cutter replacement blades from Harbor Freight. They are a package of 2 blades for between $1.49-$1.99. WELL WORTH the price. They are item #97642 and you can get them online if you dont have a Harbor Freight near you. ALOT of quilters are using these now instead of buying them from Joann's or Walmart or LQS.

Do they fit a fiskar or olfa cutter?

07-03-2011, 05:09 PM

#98

LivelyLady

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Western MA

Posts: 2,720

Ummm....I always wait till my wrist tells me it's time to change the blade. :oops:
I'm heading to Harbor freight's site right now :)

07-03-2011, 05:22 PM

#99

bgullett

Senior Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Clinton Township MI

Posts: 839

I do the sanme thing. Aggravating isn't it.

07-03-2011, 05:32 PM

#100

VernaL

Senior Member

Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: So Cal

Posts: 576

I hang onto that old blade too. And it is such a struggle to cut with the old blade. I always have new blades. I just need to go get it out of the drawer and change it. I guess I just don't want to stop cutting to do it.
I get new blades from JoAnnes on sale. Our Harbor Freight doesn't carry them.