Rotary Blade
10-14-2017, 11:01 AM
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I am also bad about changing blades but am trying to be better about it. I don't change at the start of each new project like some recommend because not all projects involve the same amount of cutting. And it seems that within seconds of changing a blade it starts skipping. I have invested in an electric blade sharpener but haven't used it yet - need to try it.
The one time I do change blades religiously is before I go to classes at Houston Quilt Festival and I even carry a spare blade. One year I kept the same blade the entire year in between but that was the year I fell and broke my arm, had to have surgery, and then several months of therapy. I used my AccuQuilt Go a lot that year.
The one time I do change blades religiously is before I go to classes at Houston Quilt Festival and I even carry a spare blade. One year I kept the same blade the entire year in between but that was the year I fell and broke my arm, had to have surgery, and then several months of therapy. I used my AccuQuilt Go a lot that year.
10-14-2017, 01:56 PM
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This is a real good topic of rotary blades and how long they last. Someone just gave me a little rotary cutter sharpener and I haven't used it yet. Like most I hate blades that start skipping . I've had them skip when I hit a ruler by mistake and tossed them out. I try to buy them on sale. But I have to get that sharpener out and try it as I hate to buy more blades. When I do buy them they have to be on sale. They sure beat making sandpaper or plastic templates.
10-14-2017, 03:15 PM
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I attended a demonstration by a Clover rep about sewing notions. One of the things he said about needles stuck with me. "With the cost of machines these days, why risk damaging it with an old needle? Consider the cost of servicing or replacing the machine against the cost of a new needle." I know he represents the company selling needles but I think that makes sense. I'm changing needles a lot more often now, especially on my sit down longarm. I've been buying needles in bulk to cut costs.
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10-14-2017, 03:44 PM
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When a titanium needle breaks it shatters and can destroy a bobbin case or cause even worse damage. They were originally designed for high speed commercial machines like embroidery machines that have steel bobbin cases that are outside of the machine body, unlike the bobbin cases of modern home machines.
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