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I've used the HF blades with mixed success. Some are sharp and stay that way for quite some time and some are duds right out of the package. I prefer 60mm blades, so have purchased from E-Bay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231230080631...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The same seller also has the 45mm blades for a good price. So far I've only used one of the blades, but it seems to be holding up well. And when it gets dull I'll use the TueCut sharpener I have to extend the life.
The same seller also has the 45mm blades for a good price. So far I've only used one of the blades, but it seems to be holding up well. And when it gets dull I'll use the TueCut sharpener I have to extend the life.
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Maybe I got a bad sharpener. I did exactly as you say. and took the edge completely off and would not even cut paper. It is trash as far as I am concerned and will send them my review. I will just continue to buy blades and trying some off the wall cheap ones that will be here Monday. Harbor Freight won't deliver to a PO Box so have to find out if they use UPS or USPS. If it is postal service then I won't use them
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I go through lots of blades cause my eyes are bad and I hit my templates quite frequently.
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Or you could order a 10 pack of Olfa brand (45mm) blades fro Handcocks of Paducah for $33-34.
They are the *right* blades for your cutter and mats, last appropriately long, and are shipped in a little plastic carrier where they can retain their lightly oiled state until they are used. Been using them for years.
Jan in VA
They are the *right* blades for your cutter and mats, last appropriately long, and are shipped in a little plastic carrier where they can retain their lightly oiled state until they are used. Been using them for years.
Jan in VA
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I didn't have any luck with the Harbor Freight blades. First pack I opened had two bad blades and the 2nd pack had another. I gave up at that point. I just buy the fiskars or olfa blades when I have a coupon. I've read a lot of negative reviews about that sharpener. I was thinking about getting one until I saw those (I think at Nancy's Notions).
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I tend to find the best deals on Amazon. Then again, I have a 28mm rotary cutter. I get them (including shipping) for 5 for $11. They are Olfa brand blades. Tried an off-brand once & they got bent before they dulled. Very frustrating.
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I will let you know. I have bought the carpet blades from H.Feight. I was ok with them at 1st. But after useing them I eventually got disappointed. I would say buy 1 pkg. And check them out. I have a lady friend, who buy's them on occassion. And likes them.
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