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Post by catseatcheese on Oct 20, 2016 20:50:56 GMT
Hello Everyone. I was wondering what is the best tool for cutting dies apart? Sometimes when I get a new die set it is stuck together. I tried a couple of different tools and ruined some heavy duty scissors (I know, not smart). Should I get wire cutters? I tried using some cutters I can use for cutting bead wire but sometimes they do not fit when there is only a very small space to snip. I would really appreciate some advice. TIA.
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Post by bluecrafterperson on Oct 20, 2016 21:00:53 GMT
I purchased a pear of these steel snips. (This was after I ruined a pair of scissors.) |
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 20, 2016 21:19:33 GMT
I used the bead snips and tried to get as close as possible. I haven't found anything that can get rid of the little edge.
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Post by catseatcheese on Oct 20, 2016 21:26:14 GMT
I purchased a pear of these steel snips. (This was after I ruined a pair of scissors.) Thank you for that information. I will check those out and see if I can find them here in Spain. If not, I have a trip to the US next month and will order a pair. |
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Post by catseatcheese on Oct 20, 2016 21:27:28 GMT
I used the bead snips and tried to get as close as possible. I haven't found anything that can get rid of the little edge. It is frustrating to me that they are stuck together. Reminds me of the type of packaging where you buy something and it takes 15 minutes to open the plastic and unwrap all of the cords. |
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Post by anniefb on Oct 20, 2016 21:46:09 GMT
I use jewellery making snips I bought in a craft store.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2016 22:08:53 GMT
Can I just say I HATE HATE HATE when dies come together like this?! I recently bought the small Lawn Fawn rectangles. I had the big ones for a long time and they came not attached. Then the small ones came attached. No matter how close I snip them, the stupid nub is still there and makes them not stack into the big ones well. I know it's the companies cheaping out on a step in the mfg process, but it irritates me that now these dies have this jagged edge that prevents my storing them well and gets caught on my sleeves. UGH!H!H!H!H!
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Post by kate on Oct 20, 2016 22:18:29 GMT
I hate it, too! I use DH's wire nippers, but they are too bulky to get in close, especially on small/nested dies.
I realllllly wish they cam with the little connectors scored to snap apart cleanly.
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Post by anniefb on Oct 21, 2016 0:18:56 GMT
I hate it, too! I use DH's wire nippers, but they are too bulky to get in close, especially on small/nested dies. I realllllly wish they cam with the little connectors scored to snap apart cleanly. That's a good idea kate. You should suggest it to some of the companies! |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Oct 21, 2016 3:59:36 GMT
I used fine sandpaper on the little jagged pieces. This gets rid of most of it and at least it isn't sharp any more.
Personally I just stopped cutting them apart. A while back I watched a cardmaking video where the crafter used Lawn Fawn dies. She said she always just left them together. Actually and his works pretty well. I cut out a piece of paper to cover the portion of the die I want to use then use my Sizzix magnetic plate to hold the paper and die place.
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Post by GiantsFan on Oct 23, 2016 0:51:52 GMT
I use a small flush diagonal cutter that we had in our toolbox. I snip as close to the edge as possible, then use a light rasp on the snag.
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Post by wendifful on Oct 23, 2016 1:49:35 GMT
So I also use some snips to cut them apart but the little nubs drive me craaaazy. I finally decided to invest in a cordless Dremel, which is basically a power tool that will sand in small areas. It works great! Completely removes the nubs. I used to file them down manually but I always dreaded doing it because it took so long, so I sprung for the Dremel.
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Oct 23, 2016 15:35:33 GMT
Keep on mind that dies are likely cast on a die all at once which is why they are there. I agree, though, annoying!
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Post by catseatcheese on Oct 26, 2016 20:13:24 GMT
Thanks for all of the great ideas. I tried to snip them and then when it left the little jagged edge I ended up snagging my finger on it and getting a little piece of skin caught. Definitely frustrating.
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Post by FreshPaper on Oct 26, 2016 20:43:33 GMT
I used a pair of mini wire cutter. I found it to work pretty well. It can cut off the little pieces. The only problem is sometimes the little pieces fly when you snip it...so I always hold it inside a trashcan when I do it.
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