rotary blades
#2
Originally Posted by nancybl
Is there any way to sharpen rotary blades instead of buying new ones?
To get more life out of your blade, simply flip it over. It only lasts about half as long but it does extend the life of the blade. Hope this helps!
#3
The older rotary blade sharpeners don't work that great but new one is getting rave reviews. It's the Orbital Rotary Cutter Sharpener. http://www.usasharpeners.com/
#4
Wouldnt that be lovely? I seem to get a dull blade after one quilt.. is that average? I found ebay had some pretty good deals for packages but a 40% off coupon from Joanns works pretty well too. I just hate to run out when you need one, cant afford to buy them often either. Mine is skipping right now and I am trying to hold on for just a couple more weeks (guess what I asked Santa for?)
#5
I have heard that the sharpeners don't work that well. However there is a new blade out that I hear stays super sharp longer. Sorry I can't recall the name of it. When I find out I will post the name and where to purchase them. I'm sure they carry them in most quilt shops. Maybe someone else is familiar with them.
#6
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The older rotary blade sharpeners don't work that great but new one is getting rave reviews. It's the Orbital Rotary Cutter Sharpener. http://www.usasharpeners.com/
Originally Posted by Elisabrat
Wouldnt that be lovely? I seem to get a dull blade after one quilt.. is that average? I found ebay had some pretty good deals for packages but a 40% off coupon from Joanns works pretty well too. I just hate to run out when you need one, cant afford to buy them often either. Mine is skipping right now and I am trying to hold on for just a couple more weeks (guess what I asked Santa for?)
#7
I didn't know there was a "new" blade that stays sharp longer. I have found the the blades that Martelli Notions sell for there rotary stay sharp longer than the other brands. However I use all the brands.
#8
i have an orbital sharpener. don't like it at all. the less expensive sandpaper types work better for me.
i buy generic blades in bulk now, so rarely bother to sharpen. i just hate throwing them in the trash. :roll:
i buy generic blades in bulk now, so rarely bother to sharpen. i just hate throwing them in the trash. :roll:
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What is the cutting surface you are using? It is mostly the cutting surface that determines how fast your blade becomes dull.
I buy my rotary blades in bulk on eBay so they cost much less per blade. IMO, this works better than using a sharpener. I used to use the sandpaper type of sharpener and it did help, but I resented the time it took -- especially if the blade had a nick in it I hadn't seen. Sharpeners cannot remove a nick in the blade.
I buy my rotary blades in bulk on eBay so they cost much less per blade. IMO, this works better than using a sharpener. I used to use the sandpaper type of sharpener and it did help, but I resented the time it took -- especially if the blade had a nick in it I hadn't seen. Sharpeners cannot remove a nick in the blade.
#10
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
i have an orbital sharpener. don't like it at all. the less expensive sandpaper types work better for me.
i buy generic blades in bulk now, so rarely bother to sharpen. i just hate throwing them in the trash. :roll:
i buy generic blades in bulk now, so rarely bother to sharpen. i just hate throwing them in the trash. :roll:
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