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hello from So Cal.

gearing up here for things to get rolling again.  hope the same for you all.

using a Graphtech 24" and getting butt kicked by small serif font in metallic adhesive.  

switching from a 45° to a 60° blade make any difference?

any insight greatly appreciated!

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I and many people only use 60 degree all of the time.  Cut slow, and make sure you have your blade depth  set correctly. Do not use any instructions that have to do with using a credit card or post it notes. You set your blade depth to the vinyl that you are cutting. Make sure you have a sharp blade. Metal vinyl will dull blades fast.

To start with, you should set your blade depth correctly, by taking the blade holder out of the machine, and firmly cut across a piece of scrap vinyl, you will be cutting. You should only be cutting the vinyl and barely a mark on wax paper backing, Adjust blade to get there, Then put the blade holder back in machine, and use the force of the machine to get there, same results, only cutting the vinyl and barely a mark in wax paper backing. You should barely see and feel the blade out of the blade holder. Regular sign vinyl is only 2-3 mil thick. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. 

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how small is small? like skeeter said, go slow, use a 60* and do not be in any rush for it.

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What vinyl are you trying this with? I have found it to be worth the extra expense to buy Oracal 951 metallic for fine details. Cuts and weeds like a dream. 

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