Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/16/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,138  Location: Near Lake Erie Thanks: 2206 times
Was thanked: 549 time(s) in 459 post(s)
|
I just used my CB for the first time. I wonder now why I waited so long to buy one. I used a spellbinder die and it left a mark on the b plate. Is this normal? Do I need to invest in an extra plate to use the spellbinder dies?
Thanks for all the help!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/28/2007(UTC)
Posts: 1,744
Location: northeast
Thanks: 149 times
Was thanked: 350 time(s) in 195 post(s)
|
Yes, it's supposed to. Any time you use a die that cuts it's going to mark into the plate. Just be sure to move your dies to different areas of the plate and also flip over sometimes so you can wear the plate out evenly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/4/2009(UTC)
Posts: 758
Location: Iowa
Thanks: 84 times
Was thanked: 134 time(s) in 98 post(s)
|
Even if you use the Cuttlebug dies they will cut into your plate. Completely normal. The first time I used a die in mine I thought I'd ruined it because it cut the imprint into it. Thankfully some friendly people here on PC let me know that it was normal.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/31/2006(UTC)
Posts: 50
Location: Coastal NC
Thanks: 8 times
Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 11 post(s)
|
I was so mortified then I marked my first plate I actually called the company! What a dunce! I keep one set of B plates, which are so marked up that I can hardly see through them, for cutting and another set for non cutting. And when a plate cracks don't throw it away. I have had a cracked B plate for months now and use it for for all cutting. No problems at all, it works fine. Since you are a new Cuttle Mommie did you know that the Sizzix and Quickuts folders can also be used in this marvy machine?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/16/2009(UTC) Posts: 2,138 Location: Near Lake Erie Thanks: 2206 times
Was thanked: 549 time(s) in 459 post(s)
|
Thanks for the help. I was feeling kind of stupid, but I knew I would get an answer from the Board. Another ? Spellbinders dies-do you ned to buy their "Folder" in order to use them???
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/31/2007(UTC)
Posts: 22
Location: Georgia
Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)
|
Yes it does leave marks and one reason I rarely buy the die cuts anymore and also why I basicly only use the cuttlebug for embossing. I do have two sets of cutting mats, one I use the die cuts on and one I use just for embossing. Sarah
|
|
|
|
|
|
Medals:  Groups: Registered, Circle Member
Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC)
Posts: 2,127
Location: CA
Thanks: 481 times
Was thanked: 696 time(s) in 501 post(s)
|
I keep an extra set of B plates on hand at all times just in case one of them breaks. I'm terrified of that happening!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/1/2006(UTC)
Posts: 340
Location: Washougal, WA
Thanks: 2 times
Was thanked: 153 time(s) in 78 post(s)
|
I've had my Cuttlebug since they first came out 4 years ago and I am still on my original plates! They are all marked up and warped and look completely horrible, but they work just fine. I plan to use them until they break or are to warped to go through the machine.
I think part of the reason they have lasted so long is because I have 2 spare sets, just in case. You know that if I didn't have any spares they would have broken loooong ago! LOL
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/30/2010(UTC)
Posts: 2,230
Location: Beautiful♥Colorado!!!
Thanks: 836 times
Was thanked: 763 time(s) in 754 post(s)
|
I was shocked when there were marks on my plate also!
Now I have two sets of plates, one set for embossing and set one for cutting - I used a coupon to buy the extras.
Glad you are enjoying your Cuttlebug, I ♥ mine!!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/22/2010(UTC)
Posts: 217
Thanks: 34 times
Was thanked: 25 time(s) in 25 post(s)
|
I thought I had ruined mine too lol! I am going to be buying a spare set for my embossing. I dont like to use the cut up plates because I always try and make sure everything is lined up properly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/27/2010(UTC)
Posts: 1,791
Thanks: 761 times
Was thanked: 641 time(s) in 488 post(s)
|
I went through the same thing when I first used a die on my Cuttlebug, but after seveal years of heavy use my B plates are still working. They look terrible and I feel like they will break at any time so I have an extra set. I've had it for the last year. LOL.
I also use Quick Cuts dies with it, but the Nesties are my favorite.
Dee
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.