hipresto wrote: . . . Nothing changed between the good cut and the rest. It was the same paper, same blade, same everything - hadn't even repositioned the paper. The blade seems secure in the standard holder. . . . Which would make you think something happened to the blade - broken, shifted, blade holder moved up, etc.
MeFlick: I used the 60 degree blade becuase that's what I thought I had to use. I had read through alot of forum questions and that seemed like the blade of choice for the cardstock I'm using. I do have a 45 degree, so I will try that next - though that doesn't explain why it stopped working. As Gigi noted - which Blade is in the end somewhat of a user preference - however - the 45 degree is for regular cutting in general including regular cardstock. I cut 110# cardstock with a 45 degree blade all the time. The 60 degree is for thicker materials in general
The blade holder has a collar on it that prevents putting in past a certain point. With the blade protruding 1 mm, the collar is just a hair above the stopping point on the clamp. It is the same as the first time I loaded the blade. I understand that, HOWEVER, my point was not that it could be too low - it is that it could be too high and it is possible for it to shift/push up higher in the clamp when cutting if it is not seated correctly. That was what I was trying to point out to check.
I have used the same blade since the beginning. Again, I cut one pattern, reset the origin, and cut another. Only after I tried to get those off the mat did I realize that the one cut through and other didn't. Nor did any since then no matter the adjustments I have made. Thanks - that is important because that would also lend me to think that something happened to the blade then since it is the same one that was cutting fine for you for 5 days. Quite possibly it was broken at some point or damaged in some way and this would in fact cause your issue - suddenly not cutting any more.
I unscrewed the blade holder completely, and there was nothing in the barrel. Putting it back together, I do notice that when I press on the plunger, it sticks sometimes when fully depressed...could that be a problem? Yes, it could be a problem if it is not depressing correctly when it goes to cut. There can be an issue with a blade holder.
I will find a magnifying glass and check the blade. Definitely do this to make sure the blade is not broken, bent, or chipped, etc.
I will also reset the machine once more and disconnect the computer to test - just to make sure there's no ghosts in the machine.
And finally, I will try the 45 degree blade.
Thanks for all your help. I will let you know in the next couple of hours what's happening.
-HiPresto.
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