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Thanks for the info. My son in law is a carpet installer and he never told me about these, wait until I see him next week, boy is he in trouble especially when he knows how much I quilt.
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Thanks for the info. You ladies are fantastic to come up with new ideas. I was fixing to buy more blades but now I will be buying these. Hugs Brenda
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Originally Posted by hagatha1958
Thanks for the info. You ladies are fantastic to come up with new ideas. I was fixing to buy more blades but now I will be buying these. Hugs Brenda
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if you have other ideas Im all ears. I cannot afford all the nice tools and rulers so Im always looking for ways to cut corners. Thanks again Brenda
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OMG I have one very close to me. I will be there tomorrow and probably buy 10 packages or more.
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
I use these blades all the time. As a matter of fact I am the one who let everyone in on my discovery. :)
They fit 45mm rotary cutters, I have a Fiskar's cutter. I have enough blades to last me a year now. |
Originally Posted by dkabasketlady
Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
Will these fit my olfa 45 mm?
Thanks! :-D I'll see if we have a local store. |
They must be fairly new...I've been ebaying and checking out carpet stores but to no avail. I have learned a little about tools though and various saw blades, and other carpet cutting tools! haha...I did see an interesting electric fabric cutter...very pricey.
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Magpie,
I love the quilt in your avatar. I especially love the colors chosen, the four direction, how appropriate for a Lakota Star Quilt. I am 1/4 Lakota and 1/2 Saginaw Chippewa. |
I just called HF and they only have two packages left!
I put them on hold and will get them tomorrow. 4 blades will hold me for awhile. At least until they get another order. YEA |
Originally Posted by Grandma Phyl
Originally Posted by grammo013
After reading about carpet cutter blades at arbor Freight, I made hubby take me out there.
2 to a package and only $1.45 WOOHOO. I bought 10 packages before they discover quilters are using them and raise the price. They are super sharp. think they are made sharper as carpet is tough. Cut like going through butter. Girl in store said they will have to limit how many a person can buy at a time. They are dangerous. I looked at her and "I am 61 years old I know how to use a blade and one will cut someone just as well at 20." Always trying to take our bonuses away lol. |
Originally Posted by Chele
Woo hoo! They're on back order now. Word gets around obviously! Maybe for once I'll accompany DH to Harbor Freight and stock up! He can buy me breakfast afterward!
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html Thanks for letting us know they fit our ordinary rotary cutters. I like to change my blade often. Daily would be nice. Cheaper than arthritis meds for my elbow! This is the first I've heard of these - but sounds great. What size cutter do they fit? 28, 45, 60? I knew they could make those blades cheaper. I've used X'acto blades for 25+ years and they're not that pricey. It really surprised me about rotary cutter blades. |
I just placed an order for 20 blades after reading all these coments. With shipping, it's still only $2 per blade. I'm really tired of using blades longer than I should!!!!! because i think they're sooooooooooo expensive. It's a STUPID way to try to save money, because dull blades just make my blood pressure go up, and my accuracy go down!
I wonder how their carpet cutting tool would work on fabric? It looks a bit bulky - BUT it's only $3.99, so I wonder if it's worth trying. I'll take a look when I get to Tucson for the winter. There's a Harbor store there. |
I had my husband go by Harbor Freight yesterday and get me a magnetic parts bowl for pins. Looks like now he gets to go back tomorrow for the blades. Do look for the ads in the Sunday paper and different places,AARP mag, etc. There is always the 20% off coupon but also for months now there is also a coupon for a little free LED flashlight, no purchase required. We get 2 every time we go in. I probably have close to 30. They are really good little flashlights.
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
I use these blades all the time. As a matter of fact I am the one who let everyone in on my discovery. :)
They fit 45mm rotary cutters, I have a Fiskar's cutter. I have enough blades to last me a year now. |
HF confirmed my order, and so far they haven't told me it's on BACK order. That'll probably happen tomorrow!
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Where can I get these blades? Mine is about 6 months old because blades at JoAnn's are sooooo expensive even with 40% off. Do all carpet places have them or only arbor Freight? Where is arbor Freight?
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Originally Posted by JudyMN
Where can I get these blades? Mine is about 6 months old because blades at JoAnn's are sooooo expensive even with 40% off. Do all carpet places have them or only arbor Freight? Where is arbor Freight?
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I think it is just a harbor freight item...I searched all over to find them at other carpet supply places but didn't see any.
Also peeps...they have tons of coupons for the free flashlites on ebay! search under "Harbor Freight". Might as well save a little money since we'll all be shopping there from now on LOL! also they are selling tons of other coupons if you plan to buy something bigger like a set of tools or something manly like that.... |
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Magpie,
I love the quilt in your avatar. I especially love the colors chosen, the four direction, how appropriate for a Lakota Star Quilt. I am 1/4 Lakota and 1/2 Saginaw Chippewa. Also....did you look at all my lone stars on my webshots? Beadwork and stuff there too. |
I have a couple of those here in my town!!!
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Rats...my HF is out of blades...guess the word is out here in Appley Valley, CA. already. None expected until next Thursday.
I will be calling to check. Thanks for this information... |
Originally Posted by angieh1964
Originally Posted by Candace
This is just so wrong that you can slap a "quilters" name on it and jack up the price. We've got a H.F. here too. I've not bought blades at Joanne's lately. Say, with a 40% off coupon...anyone have what the going rate per blade is?
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I'm going tomorrow, there is one close by me. :)
Thank you to all who have tried these out on their rotary cutters. |
Nice to have the link; blades are now on backorder.
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Originally Posted by grammo013
After reading about carpet cutter blades at arbor Freight, I made hubby take me out there.
2 to a package and only $1.45 WOOHOO. I bought 10 packages before they discover quilters are using them and raise the price. They are super sharp. think they are made sharper as carpet is tough. Cut like going through butter. Girl in store said they will have to limit how many a person can buy at a time. They are dangerous. I looked at her and "I am 61 years old I know how to use a blade and one will cut someone just as well at 20." Always trying to take our bonuses away lol. When I describe my rotary cutter to anyone (non-quilter) I tell them that it's a rolling scalpel. : = ) |
Originally Posted by magpiefeather
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Magpie,
I love the quilt in your avatar. I especially love the colors chosen, the four direction, how appropriate for a Lakota Star Quilt. I am 1/4 Lakota and 1/2 Saginaw Chippewa. Also....did you look at all my lone stars on my webshots? Beadwork and stuff there too. |
Originally Posted by Momsmurf
When I describe my rotary cutter to anyone (non-quilter) I tell them that it's a rolling scalpel. : = ) :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: <wave> |
It is good to see I am not the only one who can cut herself with the rotary blades. I am extra careful these days and put it well out of my way if it is open. No more blood on good fabric for me, thank you. :thumbdown:
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Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Originally Posted by magpiefeather
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
Magpie,
I love the quilt in your avatar. I especially love the colors chosen, the four direction, how appropriate for a Lakota Star Quilt. I am 1/4 Lakota and 1/2 Saginaw Chippewa. Also....did you look at all my lone stars on my webshots? Beadwork and stuff there too. |
Great idea ladies, please keep the good ideas and links coming. With 4 grands learning to sew along with DD and a friend besides, I have been spending a fortune for blades this summer.
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Linda...I'm from MI too. What is this about and where do I get them? I understand that it's some kind of blade used for carpet cutting but where and just fill me in, please!! I put off buying rotary blades reallly too long and that's dangerous too. Thanks for the input and any help you can give me.
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What are the sizes and do they fit your rotary cutters? Found out in the thread sizes they fit. Hubby goes there all the time and if he can't and I am in town I go there for him. Will have to get some. Thanks for the post. We live 85 miles from the nearest Harbor Freight, so maybe no one around here knows about it yet. lol Have a friend going tomorrow so will have her stop and get me some. I think I will try the carpet cutter, since it is so cheap and see how it works.
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[quote=Chele]Woo hoo! They're on back order now. Word gets around obviously! Maybe for once I'll accompany DH to Harbor Freight and stock up! He can buy me breakfast afterward!
http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of...des-97642.html Thanks for letting us know they fit our ordinary rotary cutters. I like to change my blade often. Daily would be nice. Cheaper than arthritis meds for my elbow! I knew they could make those blades cheaper. I've used X'acto blades for 25+ years and they're not that pricey. It really surprised me about rotary cutter blades.[/qu |
I just phoned the store on Cincinnati West side and they have them in stock. She even quoted me the price to let me know they were a good deal.
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You will be lucky to find any blades left on the shelves. Most stores are sold out and on line is back ordered. Reminds me of my husband's reloading stuff. After the last election tons of folks bought up all the reloading stuff that was available and now he has a heck of a time getting any at all. Seems like it would be better for the whole quilting world if we moderated our purchases.
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Originally Posted by Gerbie
What are the sizes and do they fit your rotary cutters? Found out in the thread sizes they fit. Hubby goes there all the time and if he can't and I am in town I go there for him. Will have to get some. Thanks for the post. We live 85 miles from the nearest Harbor Freight, so maybe no one around here knows about it yet. lol Have a friend going tomorrow so will have her stop and get me some. I think I will try the carpet cutter, since it is so cheap and see how it works.
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Thanks for the info on the carpet cutter.
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This may be late in the game, but are you aware of the fact that Harbor Freight is flooding the market with 20% off coupons on a single purchase. They also have a free flashlight with any purchase. A good way to get a better deal.
June |
Originally Posted by june6995
This may be late in the game, but are you aware of the fact that Harbor Freight is flooding the market with 20% off coupons on a single purchase. They also have a free flashlight with any purchase. A good way to get a better deal.
June |
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