by kim » June 9th, 2014, 7:14 pm
While I can't comment on the technical issues of the SB, I can say that I do cut various types of materials (not as many as some do, however) and have had no issues with the blades rotating while cutting. Just seems to me that I would get rough cuts if the blade was to lift every time it changed directions as many things I cut have a ton of curves and changes of direction and are quite delicate. I realize I am just a layman and only concerned on getting the quality cuts of the materials and designs I do. I cut mainly paper (various types), vinyl and chipboard and the occasional mylar/plastic sheets. I engrave and etch metals. For those materials, I have not had any issues with the quality of cuts/etching/engraving that I get.
I have cut matboard in the past, using a manual hand held blade. No designs, just your no rmal rectangle. I could see where you might want that blade to lift each time it changed directions and considering the thickness of the matboard, would see where lifting would be easier on the blade. But since the SB is a die cutting machine, I think that the lifting is both unnecessary and could be detrimental to the cuts.
Again, I will say that I am just your every day user and not technically inclined. And as for your reference to PRO, I am not offended but just thought you might be trying to compare apples to oranges. In the die cutting/crafting industry, the SB is a PRO. The specs are quite impressive compared to many of the other machines in the same line. (I do however hate PINK and do NOT consider that a PLUS in a machine. LOL. I would, however, probably not get that machine if that was the only color available.)
It would be helpful if you would let us know exactly what you are wanting to cut. It would help in making sure you are looking at the correct machine. I can attest that the sellers of these machines do not want you buying a machine that wouldn't suit your needs.
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