How do you dispose the rotary cutter blades?
07-19-2011, 03:42 PM
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07-19-2011, 04:34 PM
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Thanks, Jacquie. Having the blades re-sharpened is an option. I had tried sharpening the blades myself but wasn't pleased with the outcome. Professionally sharpened might make a big difference. Chris
07-19-2011, 04:58 PM
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check with your local co-op, scout troop head masters, 4-H leaders- farmers, the extension office-even the senior center- all of these places will either want them or know someone who really really could use them- elderly retirees who are doing leather work- those people can be very creative- and industrious---most of the tools-materials we take for granted= and just toss out to the landfill- many many people would continue to use.
mine go to my mother- and to the co-op-- i do not know what they do with them- i do know when i said one day...i have these old rotory blades that are no longer usable for cutting fabric- what should i do with them? the guy at the co-op sure got excited about them...and told me if i wanted to just toss them into a container and drop them off any time he sure could use them.
i try to always share instead of sending to the landfill
mine go to my mother- and to the co-op-- i do not know what they do with them- i do know when i said one day...i have these old rotory blades that are no longer usable for cutting fabric- what should i do with them? the guy at the co-op sure got excited about them...and told me if i wanted to just toss them into a container and drop them off any time he sure could use them.
i try to always share instead of sending to the landfill
07-19-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by quilter41
Send them away to be resharpened.
How much? $ 2.20 ea they are actually exchanged or $ 33.00 for 10
Are they "as good as new" when you get them back?
07-19-2011, 06:18 PM
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I keep all sharps (blades, needles, bent pints) in one of those plastic canisters that larger quantity of chewing gum comes in. Once full, I give them to a Vet who adds them to the "sharps" (medical needles) that are gathered for safety.
I'd suspect the same is why your Co-op collecting them is as a service to the farmers, for safety for all.
I'd suspect the same is why your Co-op collecting them is as a service to the farmers, for safety for all.
07-19-2011, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by whinnytoo
I put them in the plastic container they come in,,,,,, when its full, I tape it shut and put in the trash
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