rotary cutting blades
#11
Welcome to QB, from western Nevada! We've found that buying quality blades goes a long way to keeping satisfied with your cutting ability. You can buy all kinds of cheap blades and change them often, or you can buy quality blades that stay sharp and change them very infrequently.
We use 60mm Martelli blades and Martelli Ergo cutters. Even with shop cutting, which means lots and lots of repetitive full WOF cuts, our blades stay ultra-sharp for an average of 6 months to a year each, and that's a lot of cutting miles.
If you add up the "mileage" you get out of premium blades like the Martelli, you'll probably find out that they're cheaper than the cheap blades when all is said and done.
We use 60mm Martelli blades and Martelli Ergo cutters. Even with shop cutting, which means lots and lots of repetitive full WOF cuts, our blades stay ultra-sharp for an average of 6 months to a year each, and that's a lot of cutting miles.
If you add up the "mileage" you get out of premium blades like the Martelli, you'll probably find out that they're cheaper than the cheap blades when all is said and done.
#12
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Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
I have not had any luck using sharpeners (and I could buy a lot of blades with the money I have spent on sharpeners). You might want to check out the carpet blades at Harbor Freight. A lot of folks here swear by them and they are really cheap.
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html
and hd will come.
#13
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Originally Posted by QKO
Welcome to QB, from western Nevada! We've found that buying quality blades goes a long way to keeping satisfied with your cutting ability. You can buy all kinds of cheap blades and change them often, or you can buy quality blades that stay sharp and change them very infrequently.
We use 60mm Martelli blades and Martelli Ergo cutters. Even with shop cutting, which means lots and lots of repetitive full WOF cuts, our blades stay ultra-sharp for an average of 6 months to a year each, and that's a lot of cutting miles.
If you add up the "mileage" you get out of premium blades like the Martelli, you'll probably find out that they're cheaper than the cheap blades when all is said and done.
We use 60mm Martelli blades and Martelli Ergo cutters. Even with shop cutting, which means lots and lots of repetitive full WOF cuts, our blades stay ultra-sharp for an average of 6 months to a year each, and that's a lot of cutting miles.
If you add up the "mileage" you get out of premium blades like the Martelli, you'll probably find out that they're cheaper than the cheap blades when all is said and done.
#14
Although I would have never "thunk" it possible, I read somewhere to flip the blade over....heck! I remember now! People were talking about the Harbor Freight blades and if you get one that skips, etc. try turning it over. Soooo, I decided to try it on my 60mm Olfa and it worked! I am sure it is only temporary, but at least it's cutting with ease at the moment...if it doesn't work, you aren't out anything by just trying it :)
P.S. I tried 3 Harbor Freight blades (new and flipped) and they all were horrid for me- I pitched them!
P.S. I tried 3 Harbor Freight blades (new and flipped) and they all were horrid for me- I pitched them!
#17
Originally Posted by sherian
Originally Posted by QuiltnLady1
I have not had any luck using sharpeners (and I could buy a lot of blades with the money I have spent on sharpeners). You might want to check out the carpet blades at Harbor Freight. A lot of folks here swear by them and they are really cheap.
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html
and hd will come.
#19
Originally Posted by maryriceot
HI
Can rotary cutting blades be turned over and used again after one side wears out?
Thanks. I am starting a small home business and will be doing a lot of cutting. I have arthritic thumbs so the rotary cutters are a godsend.
Mary
Can rotary cutting blades be turned over and used again after one side wears out?
Thanks. I am starting a small home business and will be doing a lot of cutting. I have arthritic thumbs so the rotary cutters are a godsend.
Mary
#20
Originally Posted by Caswews
I am told that one can get a sharpener for them .. How well they work I have no idea .. Check Sewing With Nancy or maybe Jo-Ann's.
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