How often do you replace your rotary blades?
#2
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: South Puget Sound, Wa. State
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I just wait till JoAnns has one of their super sales and get a couple extra blades really cheap...like 4 bucks
I replace mine anytime I think it is getting dull...sometimes I feel like I can mess with it being dull and if I am doing alot of cutting I put in a new sharp blade.
I do use my old blade on photos I have printed and some card and scrapbooking stuff...then throw it away.
I also keep the little plastic thing it came in to use to dispose of it so no danger of anyone getting cut from it.
Kirsten
I replace mine anytime I think it is getting dull...sometimes I feel like I can mess with it being dull and if I am doing alot of cutting I put in a new sharp blade.
I do use my old blade on photos I have printed and some card and scrapbooking stuff...then throw it away.
I also keep the little plastic thing it came in to use to dispose of it so no danger of anyone getting cut from it.
Kirsten
#6
When you have to start really putting alot of muscle into cutting the fabric, I'd say its time for a new blade.
I use a friskars 8mm, I tried to use the bigger cutter I have a small hand and it just didn't work for me.
One thing that is maddening is none of our walmarts carry 8mm blades anymore. I get two blades for $4.00 from hittle sewing supply. I just get $20.00 worth and that keeps me going for awhile.
Keep it rocking,
Donna Mae
I use a friskars 8mm, I tried to use the bigger cutter I have a small hand and it just didn't work for me.
One thing that is maddening is none of our walmarts carry 8mm blades anymore. I get two blades for $4.00 from hittle sewing supply. I just get $20.00 worth and that keeps me going for awhile.
Keep it rocking,
Donna Mae
#8
I noticed that sometimes I could cut quite a bit of fabric before the blade dulled and other times not so much. I think that we may get Friday/Monday blades sometimes :lol: :lol: :lol:
#9
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Join Date: May 2008
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At a local quilt store, the owner is in love with a new blade sharpener. It uses a soapstone (I think that is the right type). She says it has worked better than any other one she has ever bought, ever. I think it runs about $20 -30.
#10
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 2,842
A friend of mine told me to not throw away my blades. She said to save them and use two at a time in your cutter. Chances are they won't have nicks or wear inthe same spot so you will be cutting smoothly again.
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