Can't handcut my own design stencils any more due to arthritis--how do I use this machine to do my cutting for me?
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You would either import your drawing from another program or draw it in the cameo software the machine comes with. From there the machine would cut where you tell it to.
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I think if you had a very fine brush, you could "freehand" designs. The stencils are very helpful though, especially if you are doing many tatoos. Bear in mind also, the stencils get clogged up with glue after alot of use. I threw those away as there were plenty to work with.
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I used sheet metal snips which worked well. I've seen a hacksaw do the job well, too.
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If you have wonky arthritic hands like I do, you can use a strap wrench (like this http://www.amazon.com/BOA-BO13010-Constrictor-Aluminum-Wrench/dp/B0011E4QU4) to open up the housing. They're useful gadgets to have around anyway for jars and tough knobs like outside water faucets. The Vaseline application does help but the diameter of the housing is just too big for me to get a decent grab on it with any strength. (I have the freestanding model.)
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I'm sure you could go about cutting/welding yourself if you really needed to. I never ended up cutting the one down I received though; I instead chose a different use for it so I could utilize the space I received. I wouldn't recommend doing that; but I'm not saying it can't be done.
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I've never tried without a machine. The grit is bound into a resin-like matrix, and my guess is that you'd be disappointed if you tried to use them manually. Or at least VERY tired!
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Craft vinyl yes, home repair vinyl no. However, itwwill dull your punch. I will try a craft knife and stencil.
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As far as I know, you cannot create your own, but there are several cartridges that will print and cut any number of items. The hardest thing for me was finding the color and black cartridges for this machine; they are quite expensive IF you can find them.I hope this info will help.
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I haven't been using it lately. Best bet is check out videos on "Utube", lots of informative stuff there. Also do search of manufacturer's website which is: "Autodesk" and search w name of program: "SketchBook Pro 6". Lot of tutorials and examples showing it in action, which will be much better than words.
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Hi Mike. While this sounds like a great idea, I just tried to use it to cut a piece of scrap material. The guide bar doesn't really lift enough to slide material under it unless it's very thin material. If you slide it all the way out of the way and maybe secure the material in place with masking tape, then with the light on you could probably trace and see well enough to trace the outline of a stencil... but probably only if the material is a thin and light colored material. I guess the short answer is it would work, but limited. Great idea though. I shopped around a bit before I bought mine and I don't remember seeing anything else like it in this price range. Good luck!
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Try a pair of channel locks.. I've got arthritis and keep a pair in my kitchen for opening all kinds of lids, drinks, etc. channel locks are a tool that's similar to adjustable pliers but longer handles and much better leverage.. Amazons probably got them... A must for old guys like me.
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As neat as i can tell, the cutter needs their proprietary software to work. I am able to port my work in from Correll draw but it doesn't come out exactly accurate from there.
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Contact a local print shop and find out who sharpens their blades for their machines. They should be able to direct you to a reputable company/person who can do it for you.
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You can design in Illustrator, etc. and save as a .svg file. Then import the .svg to the included software for cutting. Super easy.
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Yes the machine is capable of doing all you can draw in the computer. It deals with images treated specifically to be carved. So you can design anything and it will carve them and a way like a dot matrix printer. I used only one type of bits for wood and did many projects some of them calligraphy. the result was always more than expected. In the other hand, it remains very slow, noisy and excel as a hobby only.
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Either connect, and sauder, unless,you can wiggle it,make sure,where from cord to attach hooks, make sure eveverything is hooked up and ,the machine also has an adjustable knob,you loosen that then losen the screw that touches the current paddle, at the same time adjust the power source lower and higher till desired comfort level ,don't run the needle to,deep Alittle over an8th of an inch,hope this helps, try to tat at least One person,if not your self,i think tattooing,is more addictive than getting them,peace, love, and,happiness, you should enjoy helping people love themselves even more, congratulations on your endeavor, hope to here back from you with any other questions! Now slang that ink,sister.
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I haven't tried to do that - but the construction of the cutter assemby is pretty flimsy so I would not plan to cut sandpaper with this machine - there are no provisions for sharpening a dulled curtting edge.