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    Old 08-17-2010, 12:19 PM
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    Originally Posted by Donnasue
    Alright. I think I understand now, although no one ever answered my question about what kind of blades these are, if they fit standard rotary cutters, etc. I will try to find them here at our local HFT.
    Donnasue, the blades are for the 45mm rotory cutters.
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    Old 08-17-2010, 12:25 PM
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    Originally Posted by JJs
    We drove considerable miles to go to our "local" HF store... but I did get 7 packages plus one with the handle just to see what it was - it does come with three blades...

    Yesterday we were in WM and I made a point to go see how much blades were in there $4.59 for ONE BLADE. That's ridiculous - at the most it's about .0000001¢ worth of steel. Talk about majorly ripping people off.

    A few people keep asking about whether these blades will cut the mat. Now really, I don't GET that question. If the blade is dull enough to not mar the mat, it's too dull to use. And my mat is showing lots of wear and tear before I ever even heard of these HF blades (this is the BIG white mat from Joanns) Haven't tried cutting on a green or grey mat yet.

    I have 2 of the BIG white ones from JoAnn. I use them for garment layouts, but they are permanently damaged by rotary blades, although I have had them for 18 years and have used rotary cutters on them.. The green or gray ones resist the cuttting much better.
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    Old 08-17-2010, 12:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by auntmag
    I hope you are not disappointed with HF blades. I ordered the rotary cutter a while back and am very disappointed. It will barely cut paper, will not even make a dent in fabric.
    I bought some on Sat and they are fantastic. Very Very Very sharp. Great find. They fit in my dritz 45mm cutter perfect
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    Old 08-17-2010, 12:57 PM
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    Originally Posted by tryitall
    What is HFT? please?
    Harbor Freight and Tool Store
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    Old 08-17-2010, 12:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by gramblue
    Well, ladies, I went to HF website and cannot find the blades. What is the secret??
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    Look for the sign that says carpet tools and you will find them. There is a picture here on this thread on page two I think.
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    Old 08-17-2010, 01:02 PM
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    Originally Posted by grannyp70
    I have a question about these blades, do they hurt your cutting mat? I was wondering about them, we don't have any of those stores around here and I have never heard of them before, and was wondering if you could order the blades on line or not. Will be waiting for any of your answers and thanks in advance for the info.
    They are exactly the same blades as you buy from the fabric store - they are less expensive and packaged different. But they work just like the more expensive ones. So it follows that if the ones you use not don't hurt your mat these will not either. Happy hunting. I love my new blades from HF
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    I'm still waiting on my order which is back ordered. We don't have that store in Maine to my knowledge.
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    Old 08-17-2010, 01:07 PM
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    Originally Posted by Donnasue
    Alright. I think I understand now, although no one ever answered my question about what kind of blades these are, if they fit standard rotary cutters, etc. I will try to find them here at our local HFT.
    They are carpet blades and fit any round hole 45mm quilting cutter. Told they are better and last longer. Found packages of 2 for a $1 and some odd cents at HFT
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    Old 08-17-2010, 01:26 PM
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    Mine was sold out of blades so I bought the cutter for $3.99. When I got home I discovered there were 4 blades in the package. That works for me. :)
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    Old 08-17-2010, 02:03 PM
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    If you still don't know what we are talking about, go back to page one, or to the other subjeft "Rotor blades" which has 15 pages worth of comments and answers almost all of the questions being repeated. There are pictures of the blades and the packaging. Enjoy
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