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03-14-2011, 12:13 PM

#81

Judie

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Joplin, Missouri

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I've been using Harbor Freight blades for several months now.. I have had no problem with them. Could you possibly have both blades in the cutter? There are supposed to be two in a package, did you get both in there together? I did that once and my cutter was cutting awful!!

It could also be that you just got a package that was not as good as usual.. I haven't had that problem either, but I suppose it could happen.

I say just try another blade, they are a great price!

03-14-2011, 12:16 PM

#82

Kathi Kraftyzales

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Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: San Juan, Texas

Posts: 119

Wow! $1.79 for two blades. Worth a try. Was just there last week buying a magnetized metal bowl to keep my pins. I also use it to pick up any stray pins. Very strong magnet.....Will have to buy blades next time.
I use a blade sharpener and it really works. Bought it at the 50% off sale at Hancock Fabrics. "Colonial Dual Rotary Blade Sharpener 45mm" Love it.

03-14-2011, 12:58 PM

#83

Neanie

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Florida/Canada

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Mine work great. No problems.

03-14-2011, 01:04 PM

#84

tweezy50

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Sioux City, Iowa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cjomomma

I have been using them and I have had no problems. Mine cut the fabric like as if it was butter.

ditto

03-14-2011, 01:05 PM

#85

Quiltntime

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Join Date: Dec 2008

Location: Florida

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie

What do you think of them. They don't seem that sharp to me?Right from the "get go" I had to press harder than usual and many times I have to go over and over to get fabric completely cut. Am I the only who has had trouble?

I bought a couple pkg. a few months back. Haven't tried them yet, but I think the words out to quilters. Last week, I went to HF they were sold out! :thumbdown:

03-14-2011, 01:37 PM

#86

Dorrie

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Join Date: Mar 2010

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Hi, I did not have a problem with them being sharp but I have a different problem. Every time I make a cut I have to tighten the nut on my cutter............I am not sure if the blades are thinner or thicker than the regular ones. I am using an olfa 45% cutter. Any one else have this problem?

03-14-2011, 01:38 PM

#87

missgigglewings

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Location: Seguin and Universal City Tx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cjomomma

I have been using them and I have had no problems. Mine cut the fabric like as if it was butter.

ditto

03-14-2011, 01:51 PM

#88

blanketangel

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Mount Vernon, New York

Posts: 19

Have had no problems with mine. Cut easily and well.

03-14-2011, 02:41 PM

#89

Marysewfun

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Harbor Freight - - Item #97642. (you can order online $10 min) – 2 blades to a package.

Here is the item number I gleened from a previous discussion on these blades here on the board.

Marysewfun