Members Wepster Posted June 15, 2023 Members Report Posted June 15, 2023 Using that type cutter looks like a great idea. You probably already tried this, but perhaps go to your local carpet store(s) and see if they have a similar tool (probably better, and more expensive) that also has replacement blades available. Quote
Members chrisash Posted June 15, 2023 Members Report Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) Silverline do this model Silverline Universal Carpet Cutter 50° Blade Angle (446296) Blades here Loop Pile Blue Carpet Cutter Blades x 100 Both on amazon uk Edited June 15, 2023 by chrisash Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 15, 2023 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 15, 2023 I still cannot buy via post/mail, not even from Amazon Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Wepster Posted June 15, 2023 Members Report Posted June 15, 2023 I am curious, is the prohibiton on mailing blades, for the UK, just Northern Ireland, or local to where you live? I have looked at websites in the UK that sell knives ie https://www.georgebarnsleyandsons.co.uk/leather-working-knives?page=3 Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 15, 2023 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 15, 2023 The ban is specific to Northern Ireland. Illegal to 'import' any knife or blade via post/mail/courier, and only allowed on personal 'imports' with a very good reason for doing so. Very often if I try to buy any blade from GB and have it sent the good companies will flag up 'cannot deliver to your address/location' I buy some blades in GB and arrange collection for when I'm over in GB. I once picked up some sports fencing 'blades' and the forms and questions was ridyicullis for what are just thin straight steel bars with no edges and no points, but the packing said 'blade' on it Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members dikman Posted June 15, 2023 Members Report Posted June 15, 2023 Presumably a result of "the Troubles" I think it was called? Do you know anyone in the rest of Ireland that could get them for you and then just pick them up? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Gezzer Posted June 15, 2023 Members Report Posted June 15, 2023 23 hours ago, fredk said: I think I might buy one and try it. They are cheap enough. One problem I foresee is replacement blades; I can't seem to find any like the one fitted Although it looks nasty the way the point of the blade is right up to the grip hole the blade actually sits in a recess Where are you going to buy from ? Make a deal with that business for a supply and like any other blade they could be sharpened several times before replacing . If you buy the tool online it most likely will come with a blade and the you are in hot water , good luck Quote
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