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    Old 10-19-2011, 01:36 PM
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    Me too.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 01:40 PM
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    Yes, I do that too. I think sometimes I'm just too frugal! LOL! I try not to waste & pay for it in aggravation.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by kriscraft99
    I don't know why I always put off changing my blade. I have to press down harder and cut the places it didn't get the first time.

    Once I do change it, I tell myself I won't wait that long again, and I always seem to wait.

    Am I the only one that does this?

    sigh.............

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    We have the same first name and the same bad habit!! LOL!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:15 PM
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:18 PM
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    Frugal ladies, you should try flipping the blade. I do and it works, most of the time cuts like new and I get twice as much mileage out of them before I need to retire them. Now mind you, flipping it can be a dicey proposition but knock on wood,I still have all my fingers. I am on a very tight budget so for me, flipping is the only way to go!!!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:22 PM
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    Every time I finally break down and change the blade , I ask myself ... why did I wait so long!!??!!! I know I am damaging the mat by using a less than really sharp blade , but I just can 't seem to make myself change more often.... I keep saying "just one more cut.. then I'll change it".
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:28 PM
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    Me too, I think we don't want to take the time, sometimes I think it is the mat and not the wheel.
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    Old 10-19-2011, 02:51 PM
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    I know I dont change mine as often as I should but, think about how hard we push on these dull blades and how much damage would be done on our fingers if it was to ever happen!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 03:12 PM
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    you mean we are supposed to change them? Who knew? LMAO!
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    Old 10-19-2011, 03:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by Glassquilt
    Since the blade dulls so slowly, it's hard to notice.
    I agree. I mark on the rotary cutter with a label the date I changed the blade. It also seems I hit the corner of the acrylic ruler RIGHT AFTER I PUT A NEW BLADE IN !!!
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