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Post by kiwikate on Feb 17, 2018 6:13:04 GMT
Hoping some experienced die cutters can help me outl. I've searched up the old threads and googled reviews of both machines. I have the BSP and I'm just not convinced I love it. Before I invest in my plates etc I wanted to consider the alternatives. So, can you share what you like/dislike about any manual machines you have? Thank you!
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Post by GiantsFan on Feb 17, 2018 22:00:20 GMT
I saw this earlier and wasn't going to post because I don't have either machine you mentioned. However, since no one has responded I'll give you my opinion.  I have an old green Cuttlebug. I'm waiting for it to break so I can get the Spellbinders Platinum machine. I've used both a Big Shot and a Spellbinders and they're basically the same. The reason why I want the Spellbinders is because the sides fold up so the footprint is smaller. The Big Shot just seems too giant for my workspace. I keep my CB in a cabinet until I need it so fold up sides is best for me. A while ago I read that BS was coming out with a fold up machine, but I haven't seen one in person to see the actual footprint. If the footprint is smaller than the Platinum I may change my thinking. But for now I have to stick to my Cuttlebug because I just can't justify spending that much money for a new machine just because it's prettier. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Feb 19, 2018 4:16:44 GMT
I also heard a while back that Sizzix was coming out with a Big Shot with folding sides but I have yet to see one available. I have the regular sized Big Shot and love it. I don’t need the bigger Plus machine since I don’t have any giant dies and don’t want to sacrifice the space. Sorry, I don’t have any experience with the Spellbinders machines.
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Post by scrappington on Feb 19, 2018 4:31:36 GMT
Do you have the magnetic plate for the bsp. Also the plus does better cutting up Vs cutting down.
I love mine a lot. I did see Vicki P using the fold up bs in a video I haven't saw it for sale any where though
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Post by grammadee on Feb 19, 2018 4:40:52 GMT
I don't have either of those machines. What is it you don't like about the BSP, kiwikate? I kept my green Cuttlebug when I got my Sizzix Vagabond. The CB is more portable and lighter to carry to crops. I like that the vagabond is electronic, it folds up, and it has a magnetic platform. Sizzix has been awesome with customer service. The only reason I can think of for getting a machine with a bigger platform would be to cut windows in larger cards or to cut peek a boo holes in top layers of a scrapbook page. |
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Post by kiwikate on Feb 19, 2018 5:06:48 GMT
Thanks for your replies!
I'm not sure what it is I don't like; I know that sounds a bit weird! It is big and bulky but not at all heavy, so I guess feels insubstantial? My only other experience is with the Cuttlebug. which I love for it's portability. Maybe if I get the magnets plate I will feel happier with the cutting.
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Post by mygigiscraps on Feb 19, 2018 12:24:28 GMT
I don't have either machine, but the BSP was on my wish list because of it's increased pressure, not it's platform size. According to Sizzix, you don't use a precision base plate for intricate dies, because it has enough pressure on it's own vs. the regular BS. I actually got one of the $45 Gemini machines at HL, so that's what I use now.
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Post by woodysbetty on Feb 19, 2018 12:27:56 GMT
I have the vagabond... I like the ease of pressing a button and I don't need portability.
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Post by tammytutterow on Feb 20, 2018 19:06:29 GMT
The Big Shot with the fold up sides was released from Ellison/Sizzix Europe.
I have and use the Spellbinders Platinum machine. It has great pressure, better in my opinion than a standard Big Shot. I have not used a Big Shot Plus yet.
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Post by missymarlin on Feb 24, 2018 19:12:52 GMT
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