Olfa rotary cutter - must use Olfa mat?

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03-13-2011, 05:16 AM

#11

quiltmaker

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Originally Posted by BellaBoo

The blade doesn't know the difference.

This is so true!

03-13-2011, 05:18 AM

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IrelandDragonQuilting

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I have a Olfa and use a mat, not Olfa, that I purchased years and years ago, no problems at all.

03-13-2011, 07:55 AM

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LucyInTheSky

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I have an Olfa cutter, Harbor Freight blades, and a non-Olfa mat. They haven't complained once! :D

03-13-2011, 08:05 AM

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Scissor Queen

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Your blades actually last longer if you use them with the same brand of mat. They're designed to work together. Some brands of mats do dull blades faster.

03-13-2011, 09:52 AM

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BellaBoo

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The only difference in the blades are the center cut out. The blades are all made from the same metal. Some are coated with teflon like the Gingher blades. A titanium blade will last for years but will cost a house payment. LOL. Mats are either hard surface or self healing. I prefer the hard surface but use both types. Don't fret over stuff like this, you'll go nuts. Just use what you like and forget it.