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    Old 07-06-2013, 01:01 PM
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    I don't have any problem using them just getting them.. my friends use them too so whoever goes picks up what they have for everyone.. good deal...
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    Old 07-06-2013, 01:38 PM
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    I haven't had a problem with them, except the time I put both blades in at the same time, not realizing there were two in the package. Once I figured out what was going on, it was an easy fix.
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    Old 07-06-2013, 01:49 PM
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    I've been to Harbor Freight 3 times, recently, and they are always out of blades.

    We must have a lot of quilters in the area buying them up!

    As an alternative, I was able to find the titanium ones at Walmart, 4 for $20.00. They are supposed to last a long time.
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    Old 07-06-2013, 04:39 PM
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    Originally Posted by lauriejo
    I have gotten the occasional dull blade, but at less than a dollar I just put in another.
    After the fifth dull Harbor Freight blade in a row, I went back to the more expensive quilters' blades.
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    Old 07-06-2013, 05:02 PM
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    I wonder why some people have no trouble with the blades, and others have so much. Do you suppose they don't work as well in certain brands of cutters?
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    Old 07-06-2013, 06:44 PM
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    Originally Posted by lauriejo
    I wonder why some people have no trouble with the blades, and others have so much. Do you suppose they don't work as well in certain brands of cutters?
    Laurie I don't think there is any rhyme nor reason why some are good and others are bad. Personally, I have had no problems.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 06:54 AM
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    I didn't like them at all. So what if their cheap! They were dull, dull, dull. It's waste n my opinion.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 08:28 AM
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    I purchase my blades online from the following:

    http://www.lpsharp.com/

    you can also trade in your used blades, so don't toss them out, return them - they also ship free to you in the USA.

    You may want to check out this information, I have no affiliation with this co., but very pleased receiving new OLFA blades 10 per pkg for $32.00, would normally cost over $100 in Canada.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 12:37 PM
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    What about mm size? Please forgive my ignorance - just starting rotary cutting.
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    Old 07-07-2013, 01:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by d.rickman
    I purchase my blades online from the following:

    http://www.lpsharp.com/

    you can also trade in your used blades, so don't toss them out, return them - they also ship free to you in the USA.

    You may want to check out this information, I have no affiliation with this co., but very pleased receiving new OLFA blades 10 per pkg for $32.00, would normally cost over $100 in Canada.
    Thanks for the information. I have purchased from HF. The blades have worked great for me. The people that I have dealt with at HF were knowledgeable and helpful. BrendaK
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