rotary blades - one more time
#12
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Location: Davenport, Iowa
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The Quilting Twins have good deals on cutting blades from time to time. Their's are named "Quilters Cut". I've purchased a package from them, a while back, but am still working on my Olfa blades. Maybe someone else has purchased the ones from The Quilting Twins and can give a review??
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#16
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Location: Horse Country, FL
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I have used blades from Martelli, Fiskar, and Olfa. The titanium ones held up the best of any.
Harbor Freight blades are for cutting carpet...is that correct? The last time I checked carpet is a bit different than cotton or even denim fabric. Sort of like trying to put a Model T engine in a modern car and expecting it to work?
Harbor Freight blades are for cutting carpet...is that correct? The last time I checked carpet is a bit different than cotton or even denim fabric. Sort of like trying to put a Model T engine in a modern car and expecting it to work?
#18
this thread illustrates the "wonders" of personal preference. lol
i wouldn't take a fiskars blade as a gift.
my preference is for olfa brand, but they are pricey.
now, i shop generic.
some of them last as long; some not.
but the money i save makes up for that.
i wouldn't take a fiskars blade as a gift.
my preference is for olfa brand, but they are pricey.
now, i shop generic.
some of them last as long; some not.
but the money i save makes up for that.
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#19
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I use the regular Olfa blades and was going to try the Endurance - have also heard mixed reviews from our Guild members. Thanks for the info - guess I'll never know uness I try them so if I find a sale I might get them.
#20
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Montana
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I haven't had any problems with the Harbor freight blades. I figured they were made to cut carpet they should do well with fabrics and so far they have been fine. I am sure there are bound to be some bad ones though. I bought premier blades from Amazon but haven't had a chance to use them yet. I know mine cut different on different mats and with different handles so I expect it is personal preference and a person has to try to find what works for them and their equipment.
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