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How do I change the blade on my Cricut?
When should I 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 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.
Are Cricut blades interchangeable?
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 long should a Cricut blade last?
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 change the deep cut blade on my Cricut?
How do I change the blade in my Cricut machine? Remove the blade housing from your Cricut machine. For Fine-Point, Premium Fine-Point, Deep Point, and Deep-Cut blades: Gently push the pin on the top of the housing and carefully pull out the blade from the bottom. Remove the protective cover from the new blade.
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.
Can you put a Cricut blade in wrong?
Always use the correct blade and housing pairing. Your machine is calibrated to handle precise pairings. A wrong combination could result in damage to your machine, mat, and blade housing. Your blade is the backbone of your Cricut machine.
What blades come with the Cricut maker?
The Cricut Fine-Point Blade is the standard blade that comes in both the Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker. It was previously called the “Premium German Carbide blade,” but is now just referred to as “Fine-Point.”Feb 6, 2020.
Are Cricut explore and maker blades interchangeable?
Cricut Explore holds the Scoring Stylus and a cutting blade at the same time, so you can cut and score in one step—without changing mats! Also compatible with Cricut Maker.
What Cricut blade is needed to cut wood?
The Cricut Knife Blade is a tool you can use with your Cricut Maker that cuts through thicker and denser materials such as balsa wood, leather, matboard, and Cricut Chipboard easily. You can buy it complete with the Drive Housing here.
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.
Can I still use my old Cricut machine?
Yes! You can definitely use all your old cartridges with any of the electronic Cricut machines. However, first you have to link them to your Cricut account, so you can access them online through Cricut Design Space.
Why is my Cricut not cutting properly?
Inspect the blade and blade housing and remove any debris that may be stuck to the blade or lodged in the blade housing. Once clean, perform a test cut. Replace your blade with a new Cricut brand blade. Blades can become dull with use and replacing them with a new, sharp blade often solves this issue.
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?
No. It is recommended only because it is a different color and will not get mixed up with the regular blade. It is the SAME HOUSING in a DIFFERENT COLOR. If you very meticulous and remove your deep cut blade and put it into a labeled container every time you use it, you should have no problem.
What kind of blade comes with Cricut explore AIR 2?
Fine Point Blade The Fine-Point blade comes stock with the Explore Air 2 and Cricut Maker machines. The blade housing is available either gold or silver in color (both are the same). This blade was previously called the Premium German Carbide blade and is the standard blade to use with your machine.
What blade comes with the Cricut maker 3?
It comes with Fine-Point Blade installed, so right out of the box, you’ll be ready to cut. Check out the full list of compatible tools here, sold separately.
Can Cricut cut plywood?
You can cut either wood on the Cricut Maker machine. Whichever you choose, just make sure it doesn’t have any knots. If a piece as a knot, make sure the knife blade will not have to go through the knot when cutting your pattern.
What is the thickest material a Cricut maker can cut?
For the Cricut Maker, the thickest material the device can cut is 2.4 mm thick, giving you a greater range of options to choose from.
