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Post by squirmydad on Sept 6, 2009 17:37:47 GMT -9
If you actually own one of these automated cutters for cutting your models, please post here and let me know what model you have, and how you like/hate it.
I have just purchased the Silhouette SD for myself with the intention of converting every set I made into a auto cutter compatible layout.
I just want to get a feel for how many people actually have purchased one ,or plan to do so. It's a hefty purchase, but one I think will pay for itself in time and effort saved, I know my sore hands will thank me. JIM
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Post by abaddonwormwood on Sept 6, 2009 22:10:47 GMT -9
I have the same model.
Lord Abaddon of Wormwood
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Post by Sirrob01 on Sept 7, 2009 3:41:26 GMT -9
Craftrobo III here, nothing I dislike about it, I'm worried about it's durability but I know Mel's cut out heaps so probably not an issue. Cuts neater than me, cuts faster than me and for 18mm sized stuff it can get into those little spaces it's almost impossible to get a blade into by hand
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Post by old squirmydad on Sept 7, 2009 12:07:14 GMT -9
Silhouette SD - Love it to pieces! I never really enjoyed cutting stuff out, I love building and using models and miniatures and Clakkety (my machine) has really sped up the process for me. ;D ;D
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Post by stephengroy on Sept 7, 2009 21:45:48 GMT -9
Used the tv offer link, LOVE it!
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Post by silentsquirrel on Sept 8, 2009 5:09:56 GMT -9
I've been tempted as of late to get one of these things, but I have a few questions:
1.) How loud are they?
2.) Do they require replacement blades or other consumable materials?
3.) How durable are they?
4.) What kind of price range are we talking?
Any help would be appreciated!
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Post by old squirmydad on Sept 8, 2009 9:32:59 GMT -9
I've been tempted as of late to get one of these things, but I have a few questions: 1.) How loud are they? A little louder than a printer, a little quieter than a sewing machine. I nicknamed mine 'Clackety'. Yes. Blades run about $12us, supposedly they're good for about two-hundred pages of cutting, if anything else wears out use your warranty. You'll need carrier sheets to hold your printouts while they go through the cutter. The machine comes with a big heavy plastic one, but depending on the climate where you live that sheet may be your printouts worst enemy. Many CR users make their own carrier sheets using repositionable adhesive and 110lb paperstock. You can re-use those sheets to a degree, but if your some kind of nut who tries to use the same sheet twenty times (raises hand) you'll most likely run into some serious problems with pieces detaching from the sheet while being cut and getting crunched under the roller wheels. I re-use my sheets five times and call it good. One can of spray adhesive (Krylon Easy-Tack 7020) will last you a looooooong time. YMMV, MelEbbles says the blades last for about two-hundred pages of cuts. Highland Piper has had his for about two years. I've only cut about one-hundred-fifty pages on mine. $200us to $230us. There was a special tv offer that QuickKutz (US distributor) had going where you could just pay $30+$20s&h then pay $30 a month, which I and some others here and there took advantage of.
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Post by brynbrenainn on Sept 9, 2009 5:47:07 GMT -9
I jumped on the bandwagon today! I bought a Silhouette SD and will get it home-delivered(!) tomorrow.
I am a happy puppy ;D
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Post by old squirmydad on Sept 9, 2009 8:45:55 GMT -9
I jumped on the bandwagon today! I bought a Silhouette SD and will get it home-delivered(!) tomorrow. I am a happy puppy ;D Gooble-gobble one of us! One of us! ;D
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Post by squirmydad on Sept 9, 2009 9:17:27 GMT -9
I think these cutters are really going to open up a building options now. I no longer have to worry about how hard something is to cut out, except for people who can't afford or don't have one... JIM
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Post by abaddonwormwood on Sept 9, 2009 13:47:04 GMT -9
I wouldn't be changing your style just because you have a cutter - I see it as a small investment that I may have put into one GW army; a little one.
This machine should be looked upon as a cutting aid rather than "thank god I don't have to cut that fracking shape out".
Lord Abaddon of Wormwood
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Post by emergencyoverride on Sept 9, 2009 20:49:08 GMT -9
I ordered my Sd tonight! Cant wait. I've been developing arthritis for several yearsand If I've been cutting a while I really feel it the next day. This will help alot and be a cool new gadget to play with also.;D
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Post by brynbrenainn on Sept 9, 2009 23:11:20 GMT -9
I wouldn't be changing your style just because you have a cutter - I see it as a small investment that I may have put into one GW army; a little one. This machine should be looked upon as a cutting aid rather than "thank god I don't have to cut that fracking shape out". Lord Abaddon of Wormwood I agree. I am looking forward to cutting out lots of houses and other big things rather than avoiding to cut the smaller stuff. That said, I gotta try to do minis too of course. Latest edit; I got it! It stands here on the table beside me. ;D ;D
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Post by djlittle on Sept 10, 2009 13:45:22 GMT -9
OK...
You guys wore me down...
My wife and I went to the site and watched the video. My wife also does crafts, and after seeing the versatility of it she said "GET IT!". ;D LOL
So, I decided to get the Silhouette SD! The price really is very good after comparing it with 'others'. Hopefully, once I get it I won't have to come in here bugging you on how to use it.
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Post by old squirmydad on Sept 11, 2009 9:11:30 GMT -9
OK... So, I decided to get the Silhouette SD! The price really is very good after comparing it with 'others'. Hopefully, once I get it I won't have to come in here bugging you on how to use it. It's alright if you do, we're here for ya bro!
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Post by lordmanimal on Sept 15, 2009 15:30:01 GMT -9
I jumped on the bandwagon tonight too, thanks to a second chance ebay bid. Only paid 130$ for it, shipping included! Couldn't say no to that deal. On that note, PLEASE tell me someone is working on making the skeletons robo-friendly.... I just bought the elves tonight in preparation. H. ;-D
I need those skelingtonz!
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Post by lordmanimal on Sept 29, 2009 6:58:35 GMT -9
To the folks that think they can't afford em, they're going on ebay for about 130 to 160 dollars with free shipping right nao. Also, as far as blade durability, I've cut over 300 sheets with mine in the first week I've owned it, and it's showing no signs of being dull. I bought 5 spare cutting blades for only 7$ a pop, so at this rate, I figure I'm good for the next year or so.
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Post by squirmydad on Oct 27, 2009 7:43:52 GMT -9
Well, I just sold off my Silhouette cutter to jabbro. I just did not like building the figures from it, I am much more of a hands on guy, and like the cutting part, and can do it really quickly.
This does not mean that I will not support the cutter, it just means I won't be creating any of the craft robo files. I'll rely on those of you who have adopted it for your own use and want to share your cutter layouts with those other cutter owners.
lordanimal has really stepped up to the plate and is getting LOTS of sets converted for cutter use. I am reorganizing all of the figure sets with the new files, and will start updating the store with the updated figure sets soon. Be sure to get your notifications set to be alerted of the updated files at RPGnow. The setting can be found on your account page there.
Hopefully this is a good compromise. It is simply too time consuming for me to support the cutter by creating the custom layouts and cutting files myself. But I have no problem including files created by the community, and will even give you some free stuff in exchange for your effort.
It should take too much longer for us to get all of my sets updated with the craft robo layouts, and once done, should be easy to get new releases added with the files from the release day. JIM
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Post by old squirmydad on Oct 27, 2009 20:25:10 GMT -9
Excellent! Whatever helps you create and be happy doing it is a good thing. Does this mean that LordManimal will now be referred to as InternManimal? ;D
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Post by abaddonwormwood on Oct 28, 2009 3:35:10 GMT -9
Now that is just funny S-Daddy.
Lord Abaddon of Wormwood
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Post by jabbro on Oct 28, 2009 16:42:35 GMT -9
Cool. I am glad you will still be supporting cutters even in an unofficial capacity, especially since I have your old cutter. I'll probably get my PDFs recreated and reorganized to accommodate registration marks, too. If nothing else, I'll be sure to do it for every set from here on out and slowly work backwards. (There aren't that many). ;D
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Post by stephengroy on Oct 31, 2009 0:44:54 GMT -9
OK... My wife and I went to the site and watched the video. My wife also does crafts, and after seeing the versatility of it she said "GET IT!". It really is a versatile machine!
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Post by highlandpiper on Dec 12, 2009 0:57:25 GMT -9
I've had my Craft Robo for about 2 years now. I love it!
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Post by styxx42 on Jun 16, 2013 6:31:24 GMT -9
Silhouette SD - Love it to pieces! I never really enjoyed cutting stuff out, I love building and using models and miniatures and Clakkety (my machine) has really sped up the process for me. ;D ;D I am with Squirydad. I own the S SD and for any ham fisted want to be crafters, this has been a life/hand saver. I would cut and score and my hand muscles would be cramped so bad and hurt. (Had\have the lacking fine muscle control since birth) Meaning people can read my hand writing as if is brail. So for me, WOW. I love it.
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Post by whisper31 on Sept 22, 2016 4:06:02 GMT -9
I've been tempted as of late to get one of these things, but I have a few questions: 1.) How loud are they? A little louder than a printer, a little quieter than a sewing machine. I nicknamed mine 'Clackety'. Yes. Blades run about $12us, supposedly they're good for about two-hundred pages of cutting, if anything else wears out use your warranty. You'll need carrier sheets to hold your printouts while they go through the cutter. The machine comes with a big heavy plastic one, but depending on the climate where you live that sheet may be your printouts worst enemy. Many CR users make their own carrier sheets using repositionable adhesive and 110lb paperstock. You can re-use those sheets to a degree, but if your some kind of nut who tries to use the same sheet twenty times (raises hand) you'll most likely run into some serious problems with pieces detaching from the sheet while being cut and getting crunched under the roller wheels. I re-use my sheets five times and call it good. One can of spray adhesive (Krylon Easy-Tack 7020) will last you a looooooong time. YMMV, MelEbbles says the blades last for about two-hundred pages of cuts. Highland Piper has had his for about two years. I've only cut about one-hundred-fifty pages on mine. $200us to $230us. There was a special tv offer that QuickKutz (US distributor) had going where you could just pay $30+$20s&h then pay $30 a month, which I and some others here and there took advantage of. I bought a used Silhouette SD machine off of eBay. Here is what I found: 1) They aren't something you want to use in the same room with a napping child/toddler/infant, but we have an old DM printer at work that is MUCH louder. 2) You will need to buy replacement blades at some point. Just like any other cutting tool, the blade will go dull after a while. How quickly depends on how much and what you are cutting. For about 98% of my cutting, I cut 110lb cardstock and the blade I got with the cutter seems to still be going fairly well (I just now have to do double cuts with my pages). But it has been about 200-250 pages so far. Going to get some new ones this weekend, so I'll start keeping a tally of how many sheets I get out of one. 3) I've had mine for only about 2-3 months, so I can't really give you any idea on that part. 4) It all depends on where you get it. For new, expect from between $175 - $250 US. I got a used one on eBay for $68US (but $20 was S/H, so final actual cost was $48). The seller put in a few extra goodies with the cutter so it was a nice find. The Silhouette Studio software is fairly easy to use, but with some sets of models, it is VERY difficult to make cutfiles with the software. I've been trying to do WWG's Maiden of the High Seas and the straight sections are quite simple to do. The curved parts are the ones giving me some difficulty, but I am still learning how to use the software, so I have high hopes I can get it done. There are quite a few videos out there on the net that can teach you how to use the software and cutter with purchased PDF's (if they don't come with them already).
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Post by mproteau (Paper Realms) on Sept 22, 2016 5:45:23 GMT -9
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