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Posted by Patti on August 9, 2008, 3:41 pm
Thanks for the info. Jenn.
I don't think I'll change for now.
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>Hi Pat - Fiskars do have their own brand of blades. More makers now
>have the easy change cutters which means that their blade head is only
>applicable to their brand of handle = more money for them. jennellh
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Best Regards
pat on the hill
Posted by jennellh on August 8, 2008, 10:46 pm
Are you asking about the new orbital sharpener or the tri-sharp one
that has been on the market for several years? I have used the tri-
sharp 45mm one to prolong the life of rotary blades - I usually wait
until I have several to sharpen and do them altogether - labelled 'as
sharpened' in a container. I also stocked up on the refill disks
whenever I saw a good price on them - it is getting difficult to find
a supply of them now - I am still looking for a supplier of the 28mm
size refill disks. As for actually having to change the sharpening
disk for a fresh refill - that hasn't happened yet - it has lasted for
a very long time. The orbital sharpener uses a diamond grit
sharpening wheel (fine or coarse) and replacement ones are sold
separately (about $10) or in a pack of both grits (about $16). The
orbital costs approx twice as much as the tri-sharp but it does
accommodate both the 45mm and the 60mm sized blades - they are also
working on a 18mm and 18mm combined sharpener size.
I can't comment on how well the orbital sharpener works on renewing a
blade but considering how well a diamond grit nail file works and how
long they last - I'd say that the extra cost would be worth it in the
long run. jennellh
> Has anyone bought the new sharpener =A0for the blades in their cutter.
> Are they =A0good. Will be going to the Birmingham Quilt =A0show uk =A0nex=
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