banditt2129 25 Posted August 21, 2015 I have a uscutter MH-871 cutter and was wondering how often everyone changes the blades? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 21, 2015 With any vinyl cutter blade, when it gets dull. or damaged.. I use my blades over 9 months and cut almost every day. I mostly cut regular vinyl and some chrome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted August 21, 2015 Also depends on blade quality. The cheap ones will not last as long. Like Skeeter I get 7-10 months sometimes I just change them because I think they MUST be getting tired. If they were still cutting good then I keep them to use on high wear products like glitter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 21, 2015 I buy my Graphtec blades from Seikitech on Ebay and always have....5 blades and springs for around $24.00 FREE ship. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted August 21, 2015 I buy my Graphtec blades from Seikitech on Ebay and always have....5 blades and springs for around $24.00 FREE ship. I started using these blades a few months ago based on your recommendation Mz SKEETER. They last longer than the other eBay blades I was using. They seem to be made from a harder steel and are comparable to a higher priced alternative that I won't name. The $2 eBay blades I was using were actually decent blades but the softer metal would eventually bend from the abuse. The blade would remain sharp but the tip would bend enough that lines didn't meet perfectly. I'm still using my first Seikitech blade and would probably be on blade 3 of the cheaper blades by now. They are a real value. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 21, 2015 I started using these blades a few months ago based on your recommendation Mz SKEETER. They last longer than the other eBay blades I was using. They seem to be made from a harder steel and are comparable to a higher priced alternative that I won't name.The $2 eBay blades I was using were actually decent blades but the softer metal would eventually bend from the abuse. The blade would remain sharp but the tip would bend enough that lines didn't meet perfectly. I'm still using my first Seikitech blade and would probably be on blade 3 of the cheaper blades by now. They are a real value. I'm glad you liked them...I have never seen a reason to change.. My family and I have 3 Graphtecs all running the Seikitech blades. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
