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06-18-2010, 07:18 AM

#11

sewcrafty

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I don't know of any ruler that has a sharpener, but someone on the board posted this sharpener and said it worked wonderfully.

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...e+sharpener.do

06-18-2010, 08:02 AM

#12

Scissor Queen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Melinda in Tulsa

For what rotary cutter blades cost, they sure don't last long at all. Wish there was a cheaper way besides scissors. Seems like after a dozen or so strips they are dull, and the last ones I bought were Olfa blades. 5 for $30. Waay too much money!

I bought a Martelli rotary cutter over a year ago and I'm still using the original blade. It's just as sharp now as it was then. When I bought the cutter the guy told me their blades last 3 to 5 years.

06-18-2010, 08:14 AM

#13

Maride

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I posted this before:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-46778-1.htm

06-18-2010, 08:14 AM

#14

Melinda in Tulsa

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A quilter friend has a martelli rotary cutter. I thought it was weird looking with that off set handle but she loves it. I may have to check it out. Are the blades real expensive for it?

I just went to the website. Prices are not bad at all! 5 pack 45mm blades are 24.95 and the cutter is on sale for 19.95.

06-18-2010, 08:38 AM

#15

BellaBoo

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There is a ruler that has a sharpening edge. It's new.

http://patsloan.typepad.com/pat_sloa...at-market.html

06-18-2010, 08:48 AM

#16

Melinda in Tulsa

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Thank you for the link, I had not seen this site and signed up for her newsletter.

06-18-2010, 09:05 AM

#17

sewcrafty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

There is a ruler that has a sharpening edge. It's new.

http://patsloan.typepad.com/pat_sloa...at-market.html

Have you heard of any ratings from anyone on this?

06-18-2010, 09:10 AM

#18

KonaLinda

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You could check Ebay for rotary blades. that's where I get mine. --Linda--

06-18-2010, 09:19 AM

#19

Melinda in Tulsa

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good idea Linda, I hadn't thought of that.

06-18-2010, 10:41 AM

#20

BellaBoo

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The ruler isn't available now from what I read about it.

I bought this and it has paid for itself already. It won't remove nicks from the blade but it will put a sharp edge on it. I haven't changed my blade since I bought the sharpener.

http://www.nancysnotions.com/product...e+sharpener.do