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11-06-2012, 01:19 PM
#31
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11-06-2012, 01:23 PM
#32
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My blade starts skipping after I accidentally 
run into an acrylic ruler. The ruler leaves a nick in the blade.
The best way to diagnose if it's your blade or a dead spot in the mat is to leave the fabric exactly where you cut it and change the blade. If it cuts fine on a new blade, then it's not the mat.
run into an acrylic ruler. The ruler leaves a nick in the blade.The best way to diagnose if it's your blade or a dead spot in the mat is to leave the fabric exactly where you cut it and change the blade. If it cuts fine on a new blade, then it's not the mat.
11-06-2012, 03:43 PM
#35
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No, it was the blade! When I changed to a new one, I cut in the same area on my mat and no skips! I'm sure I nicked it because I remember thinking "Dang it (cleaned up version 
), now I bet it will start skipping!
), now I bet it will start skipping!
11-06-2012, 04:43 PM
#37
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I bought the electric TrueSharp from Amazon a few months ago. I found it is best to use the coarse stone first a couple times before using the fine stone. It does a nice job but it takes time....what I do is sharpen a few at a time, asembly line fashon. I discovered the cutting mat makes a BIG difference. Those white mats that are sold by Joann Fabrics are way too rough on the blades and actually dull them faster. Olfa and Fiskar mats are better, but I found this Big Mat at a sew expo (also available at www.seweasyproducts.com) It has an extra smooth surface with a 5-yr. warranty. The mats come in several sizes, too. My blades actually stay sharp a lot longer. Hope this helps.
11-07-2012, 05:39 AM
#39
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I used to put off changing blades because I always had so much trouble doing it. I never seemed to get the blade on the first time so it wasn't skipping even worse than the old one. I finally broke down and bought the Olfa quick change rotary cutter. I love it!!!!!! I used a 50% coupon at Joann's and it was worth every penny.
http://www.amazon.com/Olfa-Quick-Cha.../dp/B00168253A
And as others have mentioned, I use my discount coupons to buy blades at 40 or 50% off.
http://www.amazon.com/Olfa-Quick-Cha.../dp/B00168253A
And as others have mentioned, I use my discount coupons to buy blades at 40 or 50% off.
11-07-2012, 05:43 AM
#40
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Location: Vermont
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Does this apply to a RETIRED military ID?????
It is amazing that we will spend up to $12/yd for fabric with hardly batting an eye and then put the brakes on when it comes to replacing a rotary blade. Most of us probably live near a Joann's where they have at least a 40% off coupon weekly that we can use on a blade and if you can afford to get a five pack - much better for you than a six pack!
In fact Joanns has a 5 pack of 45 mm blades on sales this week for I believe $16.99 and it is also Military appreciation and if you have Military ID you get an additonal 20% off of regular and sale priced items!
In fact Joanns has a 5 pack of 45 mm blades on sales this week for I believe $16.99 and it is also Military appreciation and if you have Military ID you get an additonal 20% off of regular and sale priced items!
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