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    Old 01-12-2011, 09:51 AM
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    Originally Posted by Delilah
    I just put one of Harbor Freight's blades in my Martelli cutter last night and it works okay but it sure is not the same quality blade as one made for a rotary cutter. It would not cut eight layers of thin white muslin, had to use the Olfa for that. I think I'll stay with Friskar's or Olfa's blades.
    I cut 3 layers of fleece and haven't had any problems except with a couple of blades that were defective from the package. Have you ever noticed that finer fabric is sometimes harder to cut than thicker fabric.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 10:47 AM
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    Yes the Harbor Freight blades fit the Friskers 45mm.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 10:55 AM
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    Wow! I just found them and they are only $1.99 for a set of 2. Sooooo much cheaper than at my LQS!
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    Old 01-12-2011, 11:07 AM
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    i was in Harbor Freight yesterday,and the guy didn't know what i was talking about, about the blades, i don't like that place, I guess it's a old store, and so crowded,
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    Old 01-12-2011, 11:24 AM
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    Harbor Freight is a mans store.Machine after machine.If you find the blades please save some for others. :thumbup:
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    Old 01-12-2011, 11:39 AM
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    The Harbor Freight blades fit 45 MM cutters.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 11:40 AM
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    Originally Posted by tmw
    i was in Harbor Freight yesterday,and the guy didn't know what i was talking about, about the blades, i don't like that place, I guess it's a old store, and so crowded,
    The blades are called Carpet Replacement Blades.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 11:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by theifner
    I have never been able to find the "carpet cutter blades"
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    Item # 97642 Manufacturer: Central Forge

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    Old 01-12-2011, 01:54 PM
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    Originally Posted by juliea9967
    Harbor Freight blades? I just went to the Harbor Freight website and can't find rotary blades. Do they call them something else. It sounds like they are cheaper, and that is what I like!
    they are under rug cutter blades. They are slick and cheap.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 01:56 PM
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    how cold is it in Fla? about 28 and blowing snow all day here in maine
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