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Recommendations - die cutter?
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Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... |
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Recommendations - die cutter?
Hi,
I have a zipemate, which I would've recommended-but have recently found out they are retiring it! When I go to my local crop, I use a Big shot, and its wonderful, so I would highly recommend that one! Good luck "Helen Page" wrote in message ... (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... |
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Recommendations - die cutter?
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leigh wrote: Hi, I have a zipemate, which I would've recommended-but have recently found out they are retiring it! When I go to my local crop, I use a Big shot, and its wonderful, so I would highly recommend that one! Good luck Thanks Leigh, I will check it out. |
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Recommendations - die cutter?
The Wizard (spellbinders.us) is probably one of the most versatile die cut machines on the market. It can handle most other companies dies(sizzix, quickcuts, accucuts, bosscuts). Can emboss using the fiskars texture plate, brass stencils, the spellbinders dies all emboss too. It can squash bottlecaps and set eyelets. It is a racheting machine, crank the lever up and down, and uses pinch rollers to apply even pressure. It is made of metal, no plastic parts to wear out. Their customer service is excellent. worth looking into. and take a look on HSN as they carry the wizard and usually bundle it with a bunch of dies or an alphabet for a better price than most. plus it's purple :-) cheers, Lenora |
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Hi Helen,
Have you seen the Wish Blade cutting system by Xyron. It's computerized so it will cut just about any pattern but it's in the $400 (US) range. You can check it out at www.wishblade.com. I hope this helps... ...Ron Home of RonzCrafts - Iris Folding and more http://home.earthlink.net/~ronzcrafts/ "Helen Page" wrote in message ... (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... |
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Hi Helen,
Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant. Shirley In message , Helen Page writes (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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I went to one of my lss and inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She
pointed out there are a lot of dies and alpha. In my personal opinion between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not that convenient to take with you, the dies are bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper. If she still has it.. I think she is selling the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it. Do you guys think I should get it? It'll be Friday before I really have the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina "Shirley Shone" wrote in message ... Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant. Shirley In message , Helen Page writes (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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with this coupon code WS6255 you can get a brand new machine at
sizzix.com for $28. You could approach lss and see if they want to meet/beat the price. Throw them some business and save a little money. cheers, Lenora Christina wrote: I went to one of my lss and inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She pointed out there are a lot of dies and alpha. In my personal opinion between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not that convenient to take with you, the dies are bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper. If she still has it.. I think she is selling the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it. Do you guys think I should get it? It'll be Friday before I reallve the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina "Shirley Shone" wrote in message ... Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant. Shirley In message , Helen Page writes (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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Recommendations - die cutter?
I just ordered it! Ships within 5-7 days!
"Lenora" wrote in message oups.com... with this coupon code WS6255 you can get a brand new machine at sizzix.com for $28. You could approach lss and see if they want to meet/beat the price. Throw them some business and save a little money. cheers, Lenora Christina wrote: I went to one of my lss and inquired about the quick kuts vs sizzix. She pointed out there are a lot of dies and alpha. In my personal opinion between the two, I am still wanting the sizzix. Even though it's not that convenient to take with you, the dies are bigger and from what she was selling them for, sizzix dies are cheaper. If she still has it.. I think she is selling the sizzix for 40 I think. It's 2 years old and hardly has any wear on it. Do you guys think I should get it? It'll be Friday before I reallve the money, but I think it's a good deal. I value ya'll opinion. Thanks. Christina "Shirley Shone" wrote in message ... Hi Helen, Long time no see. We have the Wizard at our craft club. It is easy to use when you get into the swing of it. On the down side we have had problems with the white plates. The top one started flaking badly, we had it exchanged and that is going the same way. However we have had it replaced by yet another of a different composition. We do not know how it will fair because we decided to completely wear the old one out first. The dies are expensive. My friends club uses the Sizzix and they are happy with that. I have got a Craft Robo but could do with someone to show me how to make it work properly. I hope it is not going to be a white elephant. Shirley In message , Helen Page writes (x-posted to relevant newsgroups) Hi guys, wondering if anyone has any recommendations regarding die-cutting systems (eg sizzix, ellison, etc). I may be getting one for Christmas but I'm not sure which one would be best. Would appreciate hearing about peoples' experiences with the different systems. Are they all fairly equal or are some easier/quicker/whatever to use? Can the dies only be used with their own machine or are they interchangeable? Do some machines cope better than others with thicker paper/card? Anything else you've come across while using them? Unfortunately the budget doesn't stretch to a Craft Robo, so that's out. And I am in the UK. Thanks in advance for any help... -- Shirley Shone http://www.allcrafts.demon.co.uk |
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Lenora wrote:
The Wizard (spellbinders.us) is probably one of the most versatile die cut machines on the market. It can handle most other companies dies(sizzix, quickcuts, accucuts, bosscuts). Can emboss using the fiskars texture plate, brass stencils, the spellbinders dies all emboss too. It can squash bottlecaps and set eyelets. It is a racheting machine, crank the lever up and down, and uses pinch rollers to apply even pressure. It is made of metal, no plastic parts to wear out. Their customer service is excellent. worth looking into. and take a look on HSN as they carry the wizard and usually bundle it with a bunch of dies or an alphabet for a better price than most. plus it's purple :-) cheers, Lenora Thanks, that sounds good - versatility is something I especially look for when buying craft supplies. And my local craft shop carries the Wizard. |
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