Rotary Blade
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Rotary Blade
Okay, I know this sounds impossible but I have been using the same rotary blade for over a year now. I have cut out at least four full size quilts, four baby quilts and tons of scraps... This bade won't die!! It beginning to skip every now and then, but I still feel like I can get more life out of it. Anyone else pinch pennies that bad?
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It's too hard on my hands to try and cut with a dull blade. I've been having to change them about every project and a half. I recently bought the Martelli cutter and blades, and am hoping that cutter will be easier on my hands and the blades will last longer.
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I have to watch myself as I'm prone to pushing down too hard and that dulls the blade faster. I change my blade when they skip so bad I start cussing, then always wonder after I change it why did I wait so long?
As for changing the needle in my machine, I do it when I hear that it needs changed. That distinctive "puck-puck-puck" of a dull needle as it enters the fabric tells me it's past time to change it. Sometimes though when I'm starting a new project and can't remember the last time I changed it I'll do it as I'm cleaning/oiling the machine to ready it for the new project.
Cari
As for changing the needle in my machine, I do it when I hear that it needs changed. That distinctive "puck-puck-puck" of a dull needle as it enters the fabric tells me it's past time to change it. Sometimes though when I'm starting a new project and can't remember the last time I changed it I'll do it as I'm cleaning/oiling the machine to ready it for the new project.
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