Rotary blade sharpeners?
07-18-2011, 03:10 PM
#61
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Interesting thread. It sounds to me like there is a market out there for a class on how to use these sharpeners!
If they work for some people, and not for others, I have to think that there is a "knack" in using them which we ordinary souls don't know about!
We have a great kitchen knife sharpener in the kitchen. I wish I could sharpen my rotary blades on that. But saving them for paper work is a good idea!
If they work for some people, and not for others, I have to think that there is a "knack" in using them which we ordinary souls don't know about!
We have a great kitchen knife sharpener in the kitchen. I wish I could sharpen my rotary blades on that. But saving them for paper work is a good idea!
07-18-2011, 04:37 PM
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I saw the ad for it - I would be really interested in what you think. The hand held ones aren't worth the paper to say they aren't any good!!!!!
Originally Posted by tellabella
I just bought the sharpener made by Tru Cut..I will let you all know how it works...not cheap so it better be good!
07-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Shelbie
I have the Orbital sharpener and it does work but doesn't take out big nicks. A newly sharpened blade is maybe 3/4's as good as new. I usually sharpen them before they are completely dull and this helps to prolong their cutting life. I find that I can sharpen most blades three times before discarding them. The sharpener was $37.98 Canadian so they are not cheap.
I have had a sharpener for about 10 hrs. Don't know the brand. I do the same as Shelbie. It helps to "clean" them up a bit and prolong the blade life. I can usually get another couple months out of an Olfa blade. Emily
07-18-2011, 05:22 PM
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Harbor Freight recently open in our area about 10 miles from me one day stopped in and found blades Item Number 97642 and are marked 2 blades 1.99 Board members on here say the fit the Olfa & Friskers Haven't tried yet but purchased 2 pks. anyway to try
07-18-2011, 06:27 PM
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I'm not the person to respond to this post, but I'm going to anyway:>) I use my blades until they are almosted rounded instead of razor sharp. Then I store them in the pastic container they come in - in case the day comes when I'm out of new ones and really, really need a different blade. The old stored blades are used for cutting chores around the house; paper, cardboard, opening packages, etc.
I keep promising myself to order some from Harbor Freight, but I never seem to get around to it.
I keep promising myself to order some from Harbor Freight, but I never seem to get around to it.
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