How long does the blade last..
#1
on your rotary cutter? I just replaced mine a few months ago and its already not cutting as good. I have the olfa self healing mat. I've made three quilts and cut out two more. Does that sound like an average lifespan for a blade?
#2
With as much as you've used it on the cutting of the quilts, I would say it is reasonable that you would see a difference in the blade. It's hard to say. (Sometimes mine last a long time and sometimes they don't. )
#3
I go through blades pretty quickly - I need to change them every 2 or 3 (small) projects, or every 2 or 3 months, depending on how much quilting I'm doing. If I'm starting a big project, I start with a new blade if I can, and don't expect it to last more than the one big project.
Jan
Jan
#4
I did not buy a self healing mat, so I go through them quicker....next time though, I will change that..... :D
Sometimes if your blade rides too much against the ruler it can dull them quicker...I sometimes knick mine on the ruler, too :roll:
Sometimes if your blade rides too much against the ruler it can dull them quicker...I sometimes knick mine on the ruler, too :roll:
#5
Originally Posted by amma
I did not buy a self healing mat, so I go through them quicker....next time though, I will change that..... :D
Sometimes if your blade rides too much against the ruler it can dull them quicker...I sometimes knick mine on the ruler, too :roll:
Sometimes if your blade rides too much against the ruler it can dull them quicker...I sometimes knick mine on the ruler, too :roll:
#7
If your blade is not cutting, it's time to change. There are many reasons why it gets dull, but cutting with a bad blade is such a pain. Change it out. It's not worth the headache or possible injury. Anyone who works with a blade (chefs, designers, quilters) knows that a sharp blade makes all the difference. I know they're expensive, but consider your rotary cutter an important tool in the quilt making process. Scrimp on something else.
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