busterbay 326 Posted December 2, 2015 I guess take this for what it's worth, but I thought I would share something I do. To extend the life of my teflon cutting strip I place a 1 inch strip of clear 631 vinyl ( color would work fine ) over top of my strip, once it starts to wear I simply replace it. This is not a replacement for cutting mat just a little added insurance for everyday use. BB 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhaedrusZen 55 Posted December 3, 2015 Nice. Just bought a couple replacements, so I'll have to try this on one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted December 3, 2015 Good tip but you shoudnt be cutting into your cutting strip ever so no need to protect it. What type of cutting are you doing where you cut through the backing paper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted December 3, 2015 Good tip but you shoudnt be cutting into your cutting strip ever so no need to protect it. What type of cutting are you doing where you cut through the backing paper? I never said I cut on my strip, however occasionally things do happen beyond one's control. Thanks for your concern. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted December 3, 2015 I never cut my strip but gremlins tend to sneak up at night and put the occasional cut mark on it. Life happens. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted December 3, 2015 anyone else ever doing multiples of the same thing and forward to cut a set off and forget to reset the origin and then walk away to weed the first set? yup that will add a couple of unplanned cuts to the strip . . . not saying I did or didn't and not sure if it is true or not but that is what someone said I heard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted December 3, 2015 anyone else ever doing multiples of the same thing and forward to cut a set off and forget to reset the origin and then walk away to weed the first set? yup that will add a couple of unplanned cuts to the strip . . . not saying I did or didn't and not sure if it is true or not but that is what someone said I heard I disregarded the most simplest directive today... . I didn't pre unroll before cutting... 99% of the time it works out fine however today I cut several yards of jiberish... so yeah it can happen or so I have been shown.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmiller 5 Posted December 31, 2015 You can also replace a bad strip with cut down magnet held by shipping tape. Done it for years in a pinch and works great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
revenger 0 Posted January 5, 2016 Another thing that works really well is apply low friction tape over the entire cutting strip. It is really robust and its inherent low friction does not adny more load on the blade or rollers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites