smokey13 3 Posted September 25, 2014 Problem solved guys! Blade holder was actually worn at an angle and I guess it was dragging as the cutter pulled back. Put some 180 grit sandpaper on a block and twisted the blade holder on the corner of my workbench until it was true again. I then hit it with 400 grit then 800 grit. Cleaned the blade holder out with WD-40 then reinstalled blade with a drop of 3-n-1 oil in holder itself. Just cut 4 65 inch long by 24 inch wide graphics and they are as crisp as ever. I hope this helps ya'll out! Happy cutting! Gary I posted this in a reply on another thread. I'm thinking about making a jig to put in the vise so the blade holder can be trued up 100%. I guess running it for a long period of time with the vinyl rubbing against it just wears the blade holder. I did this with the same blade and same pressure settings, etc. so I know this was the fix! I'm tickled with the outcome! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericlecarde 1 Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks for posting this. The blade holder on mine is metal, I don't see any plastic parts. See below, the silver blade holder is metal. Is this how yours looks? http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d112/ericlecarde/eBay%20private%20album/cp.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 7, 2015 Thanks for posting this. The blade holder on mine is metal, I don't see any plastic parts. See below, the silver blade holder is metal. Is this how yours looks? http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d112/ericlecarde/eBay%20private%20album/cp.jpg I think all the copam blade holders are aluminum - did you try a drop of lightweight oil in the holder after cleaning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericlecarde 1 Posted March 7, 2015 Funny you said that. After changing to a new blade still had chatter. After adding oil, zero chatter. Lol, so simple. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 8, 2015 3-n-1 oil will attract dust like a magnet. You would be better with sewing machine oil...or even better clock oil...if you can find any. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 8, 2015 Reel oil too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericlecarde 1 Posted March 8, 2015 Good to know. I just ordered some Liberty clock oil from amazon. Ill see how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 8, 2015 Good to know. I just ordered some Liberty clock oil from amazon. Ill see how it works. clock oil is designed to keep clocks and watches running without gumming up. You made a good choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
