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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2020 11:59:12 GMT
I have an original cuttlebug and it finally stopped cutting properly. I don't think you can get replacement plates for it anyway. I have some electronic cutters, but would like a new manual one.
What manual cutter is your favorite and why?
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Post by mrsp on Apr 28, 2020 12:15:33 GMT
My Cuttlebug started cutting poorly in spots last fall. I had always planned on buying a big shot but I won’t buy anything from them so I decided on a Platinum 6 from Spellbinders. I have been pleased with it. It cuts great! The cutting plates are a bit thinner than the Cuttlebug so they do need to be replaced more often, but it isn’t too bad. Watch for sales! I think I bought mine on Black Friday from Scrapbook.com but the first weekend in May is National scrapbooking day so that might be a good time for sales. Good luck!
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Post by camcas on Apr 28, 2020 12:37:29 GMT
I switched to a Gemini junior and love it - no more handle cranking
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 28, 2020 13:34:39 GMT
I replaced my CB with the Spellbinders Platinum 6. I love it. I have the regular white/gold one. But here is a link to the Spellbinders website for the FSJ one that is on sale for $70. A good price IMO. ETA: I bought white/gold at Michael's with a coupon. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2020 13:39:07 GMT
I live in fear of the days I have to say "My Cuttlebug died".
I love that little thing so much.
Can I ask, what happened that killed it?
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Post by caspad on May 1, 2020 16:46:09 GMT
I broke my Cuttlebug last December during card making - I knocked it over and broke off the handle.
I replaced it with the Platinum 6 from Spellbinders and it is WONDERFUL!
It is easier to crank the handle and the plates go through so smoothly. No CRACK! like the Cuttlebug often did.
Highly recommend.
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Post by htstepper on May 1, 2020 17:26:33 GMT
My Cuttlebug is so darn old and I have had my Big Shot for a long time too. I hope mine hang in there. At this point, I don't want to buy new machines.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2020 7:45:13 GMT
My CB went to CB heaven last year. I wanted something similar to CB because you know it was the perfect cutter, lol.
I went with the Spellbinder's Platinum 6. I have the Jane Davenport version because mermaids are everything, lol.
I am really happy with my cutter. I do use my Cuttlebug C plate as the base plate. I like it better. My cutter was too tight when I first got it. I don't want that to sway your decision. All cutters are going to be configured differently. I know some girls who their Spellbinder's cutter was to loose and others were just right, lol. You know the CB was like that to.
Save your C plate with your old Cuttlebug. I use Sizzix plates with my Platinum 6. I don't even bother with Spellbinder's plates. I use the Sizzix plates for my steel rule. I use self healing mats with my thin rule dies.
You are not locked into using specific plates. Spellbinder's plates are a bit expensive.
HTH!
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