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It depends on a few factors including how often you use your machine and what type of materials you cut. In general, 3-6 months is the average useful life of a Premium Fine Point blade in a Cricut Maker machine.
How often should you change your Cricut blade?
When asked, “How long do Cricut blades last?”, we think for a guideline you could start with, that at a minimum, you should change your blade every two months with average use of your Cricut machine. If you’re cutting with it quite often, you might need to move that up to every six weeks.
How do I know when it’s time to change my Cricut blade?
Once your cuts get to where they are not completely clean, it really is time for a new blade. Once again, if you want to save some money, you might get a bit more life out of the blade. But at this point, the dull blade is costing you time. You will have more time in weeding or using a manual blade to finish your cuts.
Do I need to replace my Cricut blade?
As a general rule of thumb, you should replace your circuit blade every 6 months – 1 year. If you feel your blade cannot be cleaned or reused, replace it. Use separate blades for different materials to make them last longer.
How many cuts does a Cricut blade last?
A Cricut premium fine point blade should last 12-18 months. Daily use and cutting heavy materials will dull your blade sooner. Paper and cardstock tend to dull your blade faster than vinyl. When your blade stops cutting well, even after cleaning and adjusting settings, it’s time to replace it.
How long do Cricut machines last?
At least 85% of Cricut Machine users surveyed go two years or more without running into a mechanical issue with the Cricut cutting machine. Most issues with the Cricut involve software, dulling blades, or material settings.
How do you tell a Cricut blade apart?
You can easily identify this blade in retail locations by the red or white protective cap. The blade housing that ships with the Explore machines was designed to house the Premium Fine-Point blades. The Cricut Explore Deep Point blade has a steeper blade angle (60 degrees vs. 45) and harder, more durable steel.
How long does rotary blade last Cricut?
For one person it may last 1 year, another just 4 months. It really depends on much cutting you’ll do. Cricut testing has shown that it lasts 100’s of mats.
Can Cricut blades get dull?
Over time, the blades will wear down, becoming dull and cutting inconsistently. Replacing Cricut blades every few months can get expensive, so learning to sharpen the blades will allow you to extend the life of the blades and lessen the frequency for purchasing new ones.
Does aluminum foil really sharpen Cricut blades?
You can easily sharpen all of your Cricut Blades with aluminum foil. They’re wear-resistant still need to be sharpened regularly. They are compatible with the Cricut Explore and Maker machines. Deep-Point Blades: Deep-Point Blades can be used with Cricut Explore and Maker machines.
Is Cricut maker obsolete?
Once you own this machine, you need not worry about other innovations that might come up tomorrow because you’ll be more than ready to accommodate them. As a quality-conscious buyer, this translates into more future value because the Cricut Maker is insured against becoming obsolete in the near-future.
Can I still use my old Cricut machine?
You can still continue to use the cartridge with older machines that don’t work with Cricut Design Space, such as the Expression. Cartridges can only be linked to one Cricut Design Space account, so once a cartridge has been linked it cannot be linked again to another account.
Are all Cricut blades the same?
Are Cricut Blades Interchangeable? The Fine Point blade and the Bonded Fabric blade can use the same housing. Also, the QuickSwap tools can use the same housing, so if you already own one, from now on, you only need to get the tip or blade.
How do I make my Cricut mat sticky again?
Run lukewarm water over the mat. Use a plastic, hard-bristled brush to gently scrub in a circular motion until the entire surface of the mat had been cleaned. Pat dry with a paper towel. Let mat air dry completely for stickiness to return.
Do I need a new housing for deep cut blade?
The Cricut Deep-Cut Blade is an add-on blade that works with both the Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker. It’s designed to be stronger than the Fine-Point Blade and uses a different angle and depth-of-cut to cut thicker materials. You will need to buy this blade and housing separately.
Why did my rotary blade cut my mat?
When your Cricut cuts the mat, it means there is an error in the settings or that you’re using the wrong blade for your material. If the pressure is too high for a material, the blade will push through. An easy way to avoid this problem is to do a small test cut before cutting out your whole design.
Can Cricut fine point blade cut fabric?
The Bonded Fabric Blade isn’t a rotary blade (see the Cricut Maker section for that) but it is able to cut bonded fabric. These blades are pink which makes them easy to identify. The blades can also be used in the Fine Point Blade housing.
Can you wash the Cricut mats?
You can clean a Cricut mat with dish soap and warm water. Choose a mild dish soap like blue Dawn for best results. (Don’t use hand soap with lotion or oils.) First, use the scraper tool to remove excess material from the mat.
Do I need to sharpen my Cricut blade?
Sharpening and cleaning Cricut Blades is essential if you want to make sure you have the best possible slice on a variety of surfaces. When it comes to your blades, you have two choices: Buy a replacement blade (quite often if you want it to remain sharp). Blades are easily dulled when you cut paper and vinyl.
Which Cricut blade is best for vinyl?
What blade do you use to cut vinyl on Cricut? To cut vinyl with ease, we recommend the premium fine point blade and a green mat. Once your design is created and you are ready to cut, we do recommend choosing “more pressure” when cutting vinyl.
