Can this thing accurately cut frisket film? I need a way to cut some precise frisket stencils for airbrushing. I require straight geometric cuts.
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Yes it does, but you have to play around with the blade cutting number based on the weight of your frisket. I mainly bought the machine for paper, but I do airbrushing on certain projects and I have been able to cut out some of my patterns on frisket. Make sure you tack down the frisket to the mat securely or otherwise you will get a crooked cut. The mat is sticky but I also use a re-positional adhesive. Depending on the thickness of your frisket, you don't have to use the mat, just treat it like you are cutting vinyl. Hope this helps.
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I used a Fein MM to cut out a 3/4" plywood floor I replaced. Cut was quite fine and smooth. I didn't use a straight edge, but I did have to cut along the long side of a bathtub. Using the bathtub itself as a guide was easy so I think any straight edge would be similarly easy.
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As neat as i can tell, the cutter needs their proprietary software to work. I am able to port my work in from Correll draw but it doesn't come out exactly accurate from there.
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For all answers regarding this software you can go to www.uscutter.com I looked on the package and it didn't say. I found I don't use it since the software that came with my Silhouette does what I need it to do. Wasted my money. May not be the case for you if you have a different cutter.
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Yes. I cut arcs to fit a corner shelf and it wasn't a problem. I simply drew the shape I needed on the liner, then followed the line to cut by. It is very smooth.
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You might have issue with a curve. I did a straight line and then cut and snapped. If you are able to mark and cut it carefully then I would say yes (pencil marks on it ok).
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I'm not completely sure AI understand what you're asking. If you had an angled side and wanted to rip a piece parallel to that, it would work. But circular saws aren't designed to cut curves. It might work to some extent, but it is meant for straight cuts parallel to straight edges. If you are trying to square up a piece that isn't square, the only things that will work are squares designed to do that or some fussy triangular measuring.
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The die is scalloped; so, no, you can't cut straight edges. I have been using this in my Cuttlebug.....just bought a Big Shot; so, the BS will be absolutely fine. Hope this helps!
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You actually guide the wire how you want it cut. I made a pattern, drew the pattern on the Styrofoam and didn't have any issues. Hope this helps. Just another tip...don't tighten down the wire too tight then try to force the cut. Speaking from experience!
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What is it you want to do? Almost any of these knives can make a 1/8th inch cut. Are you carving figrures, reliefs, or woodcuts?? I am msainly a woodcut artist. These tools are fine for all those purposes. Learn to keep them sharp. If you have more questions, email me at nicholascrome@yahoo.com. Or phone 812 339 2245.
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Sorry, but I miss spoke earlier. It uses 3" paper and you can get it at klingspor. I get mine there and they have a good selection. Use an original one so you can cut it at the correct lenght.
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The cutters **do** cut smoothly, but that is dependent on making sure your fondant hasnt started drying out. So long as you keep your fondant batch covered while you work with the small amount to prep for cutting, you will be just fine.Im not really sure what you mean (Im having trouble picturing this for some reason)....but they are like pencils as far as the sides of the modeling tools...One of the things I do with modeling tools - where I have big monstrously muscular fingers, I actually put rubber grips on them... the same kind you would use to put a rubber grip on a pencil or pen.... that way I can actually grip it without having very sore fingers. The cutters **do** cut smoothly, but that is dependent on making sure your fondant hasnt started drying out. So long as you keep your fondant batch covered while you work with the small amount to prep for cutting, you will be just fine.Im not really sure what you mean (Im having trouble picturing this for some reason)....but they are like pencils as far as the sides of the modeling tools...One of the things I do with modeling tools - where I have big monstrously muscular fingers, I actually put rubber grips on them... the same kind you would use to put a rubber grip... » Read More The cutters **do** cut smoothly, but that is dependent on making sure your fondant hasnt started drying out. So long as you keep your fondant batch covered while you work with the small amount to prep for cutting, you will be just fine.Im not really sure what you mean (Im having trouble picturing this for some reason)....but they are like pencils as far as the sides of the modeling tools...One of the things I do with modeling tools - where I have big monstrously muscular fingers, I actually put rubber grips on them... the same kind you would use to put a rubber grip on a pencil or pen.... that way I can actually grip it without having very sore fingers. « Show Less
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Ours is also a straight edge. It does not cut the paper. We often have torn paper. I was thinking of running a file down the edge to both sharpen the edge and give it small burrs.
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I have a Cricut, and it cuts really well on the Cricut. I imagine it would cut just fine on the Cameo, as well.
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It's a convex scandi so it may be a little more complicated than that. I've seen many methods but one that works is the old sand paper and mouse pad trick to really keep that convex edge. I have touched it up on a spyderco sharpmaker and it really brought It back to life. I only have it a few strokes though. Nothing major
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Matt, I suggest you don't use the 545 diamond wheel to cut 1/4" thick mirror as it may abrade the edges and take off some of the dark coating on the back side. I suggest you use a glass cutter. I have cut small pieces of 1/4' mirror with my glass cutter, cutting from the front side to use in some mosaic art pieces. On the other hand, the diamond wheel may just do the trick for you. Can you try a small piece and see how your and the cutter do without damaging the entire piece of mirror? Not exactly the perfect answer. Let me know what you decide.
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If you have a lot of area to cut it is a lot faster. If you are not used to cutting curves this takes the work out of it. If you use the stencil cutter it works best if you have a temperature controller like you would use with a solder iron. If you let the cutter get too hot you can have lots of plastic strings. Medium temperature, medium speed and you will be very pleased.