sweetpe
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Post by sweetpe on Apr 16, 2015 16:45:00 GMT
Anyone have the new photo sleeve fuse? How do you like it? Using it much? Any Pictures to show?  |
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ReneeH20
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Jun 28, 2014 16:00:48 GMT
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Post by ReneeH20 on Apr 16, 2015 20:11:12 GMT
I just ordered mine from scrapbook.com. Haven't received it yet, but am excited to try it out.
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crazyrn
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Post by crazyrn on Apr 16, 2015 21:44:05 GMT
I will be following this thread. I am interested too. I've had it in my cart for a few days but can't decide.
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Post by papersilly on Apr 16, 2015 22:41:30 GMT
i'm sure this is a totally stupid question, but, what is the difference between this tool and just a regular temperature regulating soldering tool with removable tips? just wondering. DH has a bunch of soldering tools. can't I just use those to seal or cut the plastic sleeves?
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 17, 2015 1:36:35 GMT
i'm sure this is a totally stupid question, but, what is the difference between this tool and just a regular temperature regulating soldering tool with removable tips? just wondering. DH has a bunch of soldering tools. can't I just use those to seal or cut the plastic sleeves? Apparently you can, but those tools get hotter so you have to be careful. The fuse has a perforation tip too, don't know if there is one f those for the soldering iron. You can certainly try and report back to us! |
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Post by mehardy on Apr 17, 2015 12:42:03 GMT
I just got mine from Scrapbook.com the other day. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet and won't until after the weekend as we'll be out of town.
I did open it, check out the instructions and pieces. So far, it seems well made, east to use, and also light. THat surprised me, I thought the tool might be a bit heavier, but it's not at all.
The only thing I couldn't I couldn't get was the 4" x 6" waterfall sleeves. I don't know I'll use a lot of them, but I can see using some. I was able to get 2"x3" waterfall pockets from Becky Higgins. Probably won't use them all that often, but on some layout they might be good.
Really what I ant to do is try using the fuse with the bunch of traditional 12" x 12" page protectors to do my own pocket pages. I already had some and was then given a whole bunch. Thinking I can save some money by actually using what I have rather than buy more pocket pages when I run out of a particular design.
Also, I want to scrap my Disney character photos, but a number of them are old so they aren't the common 4" x 6" size. That's where I'm hoping the fuse will come in. We'll see how it goes!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2015 20:17:18 GMT
i'm sure this is a totally stupid question, but, what is the difference between this tool and just a regular temperature regulating soldering tool with removable tips? just wondering. DH has a bunch of soldering tools. can't I just use those to seal or cut the plastic sleeves? Many years ago, before pocket pages were even around, I fused some plastic page protectors using a crafting wood burning tool to make my own custom pockets for some layouts. It worked fairly well, but too much pressure or too slow movement across the page made the plastic melt. If I had a wood burning tool or soldering iron, I'd definitely give it a try before buying something else. |
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Post by sunshinestate on Apr 19, 2015 5:54:30 GMT
I used it for the first time today with six of the 4x6 waterfall sleeves. It was somewhat tedious trying to keep things lined up while doing the actual fusing, but I just took my time with it and it turned out really good. My husband was impressed.  One of the difficulties I had was I couldn't see where to place the ruler to get the fusing in the right spot & to get it straight. I had to use the edge of the ruler instead of the slot and even then, there was some guesswork involved. It's kinda hard to explain. I'm sure it will get easier as I use it more. |
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christinec68
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Post by christinec68 on Apr 21, 2015 13:29:13 GMT
Mine arrived yesterday and I used it to make a little sequin pouch. I used an old cutting pad to protect the table and scored it pretty deeply with the fusing tool since you know the cutting mat is made of plastic and all. ha! I found it easier to fuse than to slice which took several passes. I like that the ruler has anti-slip discs on the bottom which is essential for working with page protectors. I wish there was an on/off switch. My power strip is under the table so it is annoying to plug it in to heat it up to fuse, unplug to cool, plug in to heat to slice, unplug to cool.
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lancene
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Post by lancene on Apr 21, 2015 23:22:00 GMT
Does anyone know of a YouTube video showing how this is used? Written instructions just don't do it for me.
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kate2kate
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Post by kate2kate on Apr 22, 2015 17:27:36 GMT
I just got mine and I hope to have time in the next couple days to play
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AerynK
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Post by AerynK on Apr 22, 2015 19:28:36 GMT
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AerynK
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Post by AerynK on Apr 22, 2015 19:30:16 GMT
Mine arrived yesterday and I used it to make a little sequin pouch. I used an old cutting pad to protect the table and scored it pretty deeply with the fusing tool since you know the cutting mat is made of plastic and all. ha! I found it easier to fuse than to slice which took several passes. I like that the ruler has anti-slip discs on the bottom which is essential for working with page protectors. I wish there was an on/off switch. My power strip is under the table so it is annoying to plug it in to heat it up to fuse, unplug to cool, plug in to heat to slice, unplug to cool. leave it plugged in when fusing and slicing. as long as you're using it. Like it says on the package, just use needle nosed pliers to remove the tips without having to cool in-between. Works great. |
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Post by marie on Apr 26, 2015 2:51:09 GMT
Thanks for sharing your review Aeryn!
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One of the difficulties I had was I couldn't see where to place the ruler to get the fusing in the right spot & to get it straight. I had to use the edge of the ruler instead of the slot and even then, there was some guesswork involved. It's kinda hard to explain. I'm sure it will get easier as I use it more. 
