I guess I should say I joined that club too when I first started and changed the blade. couldn't figure out what was wrong. DH pointed it out. Havedone all kinds of things I could kick myself for afterwards, but I am not the only one, because there is always someone on this board who says they have done it too. Happy day!! Amy

Donna's have done that too.

Been there, done that.

I use a seam ripper to separate new rotary cutter blades. Its safer than rubbing them.

I have done that very thing. I was just about to quit rotary cutting when i figured it out!

Were they Harbor Freight blades? I've noticed those really have a ton of oil on them. In fact, using a new one yesterday and finding it so dull I tried the rolling it over foil trick -- I'm going to look and see if I have two in there!

It is easy to do! Sandy(another one) 64

You're not alone. I have done this also.

I have done the same thing! Glad someone else admitted it! :)

That's what mine did. I blamed the fabric and had cut most of it when I discovered what I'd done.