dirtymonkee 1 Posted January 28, 2022 So the pinch rollers didn’t work being tighter. I adjusted the blade in even further and upped the force. Seems to of improved. Will keep playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtymonkee 1 Posted January 29, 2022 So back to square one. Seems the pen likes the test more than the blade. This must be a blade issue although I have tried 3. What can the difference between pen and blade be?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,714 Posted January 29, 2022 It could be a problem with the blade holder, Blade not spinning while cutting.etc. Also, too much blade exposed out of the blade holder. As I stated in the blade depth instructions. The blade should be so far in the blade holder that you barely see or feel the tip. So far in, that you wouldn't even think it would cut. Then you add more force. You stated it cut better when you decreased the blade and added more more force. That is the way to go. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtymonkee 1 Posted January 29, 2022 6 hours ago, MZ SKEETER said: It could be a problem with the blade holder, Blade not spinning while cutting.etc. Also, too much blade exposed out of the blade holder. As I stated in the blade depth instructions. The blade should be so far in the blade holder that you barely see or feel the tip. So far in, that you wouldn't even think it would cut. Then you add more force. You stated it cut better when you decreased the blade and added more more force. That is the way to go. You only cut with the very tip of the blade. I’ve gone in bit by bit with the blade until it didn’t even cut anymore. I’ll buy a new blade holder, see what that does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,714 Posted January 29, 2022 Are you upping the force when you do that? The correct combo is less blade more force. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtymonkee 1 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/29/2022 at 9:44 PM, MZ SKEETER said: Are you upping the force when you do that? The correct combo is less blade more force. I’ve inched it less and less upped force but it either distorts or don’t cut. It weren’t this hard to set up when I didn't know what I was doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,298 Posted January 31, 2022 1 hour ago, dirtymonkee said: I’ve inched it less and less upped force but it either distorts or don’t cut. It weren’t this hard to set up when I didn't know what I was doing. with the pen doing a good job it comes down to either the vinyl moving within the pinch rollers because they are not applying enough pressure to hold the vinyl where it should be OR something not right with the blade or holder - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtymonkee 1 Posted January 31, 2022 44 minutes ago, Dakotagrafx said: with the pen doing a good job it comes down to either the vinyl moving within the pinch rollers because they are not applying enough pressure to hold the vinyl where it should be OR something not right with the blade or holder - So I’m gonna buy new blades and holder. Gotta be the issue. I’ll report back soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
