I understand that the bigger dies won't work but can an you use the smaller dies that are sold for the Side Kick and Big Shot? I like the red machine
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Not certain, as I have not tried it. My friend that does own the Big Shot, said that you could use the smaller (not thinner) dies in both machines.
1283871
yes all dies same dia,so you can use any brand,i have and use rcbs dies in mine.if your going to buy lee load master.watch utube on set up/.makes things much easier.
1115990
Yes, it takes any standard dies from any manufacturer. I've worked with everything from lee, RCBS and Hornady, up do fancier stuff like Dillon and everything works like it's supposed to.
1945388
Yes. They have a new tray for the old machine to make it into the full-sized one, but the inner workings of Spellbinders' original Grand Calibur were awful and didn't hold up very well. I'm on my second "new" machine, but only because I wore out the first one. It didn't break...it was just tired from all the die cutting I do and the pressure wasn't great anymore.
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The Big Kick opening is slightly narrower (either 1/4 or 1/2 inch narrower) than the Big Shot, but it WILL take a 6 inch die--the platform is about 6.25 inches wide. Otherwise the machines are identical--just a matter of the color you want or the price you are willing to pay. :-)
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There used to be a shot shell die set, you had to remove the black collar the other dies fit into, as the shotshell die was huge. It didn't work all that well, and for the price, you could just get a shotshell press as the other replies mentioned.
899971
No, you have to get the specific dies for the caliber you are loading separately.
1518612
The Sizzix Bigkick comes with everything you need to get started so you don't need to purchase anything extra. I own this machine, the Cuttlebug and the Grand Caliber but I use this one more than the others. I've used Spellbinder dies in this machine, as well and it does a great job cutting them out. Hope this helps.
511064
I use my Sizzix Big shot. but I believe it is compatible with other systems. You would need some sort of die cut machine.
1267908
If it can take thin metal dies then yes it will work. I use them on the big shot
1984002
You don't use the solo wafer thin die adapter with the Big Kick. You just use the multi purpose platform, that came with the Big Kick, and the two clear cutting pads that came with your Big Kick. The solo wafer thin die adapter is really for the Vagabond because the platform isn't thick enough for the thin dies.
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These are magnetic sheets that hold your metal dies when not in use and they fit in a hard plastic ArtBin case. They are just sheets of magnet. You might be able to use one as a shim to hold your die in place when running through your Big Shot but I've never tried it. You would have to put the die, sharp side up. You would also need to play around with your platforms to see which combination would work with the added bulk of the magnet. Another company makes a magnetic platform which is hard plastic that is specifically designed to work with your Big Shot. I have that and it works wonderfully. I got mine through Stampin' Up. Hope this helps.
870309
It loads from small center fire to large magnums. Just buy the right dies for you caliber.
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simple answer is the red set only re-sizes the full case.This is needed for any cases that will be fed through a magazine, a semi / full automatic, or fired from a different gun next time.The yellow set or deluxe set includes and Colette only size die as well.This is really good for those reloading for bolt/breach loaded action firearms.It is important that you only load these fire formed reloads into the same fire arm they where fired from originally.
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No, I too had asked that very same question. To use a larger hoop you will need to step up to the next brother machine. On that one you can use larger hoops for larger projects.
810212
To my knowledge Charles the only difference between the dies are the internal dimensions of the small base die, Everything else is still the same. Because of the smoothness of the carbide expander ball it has much less drag and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it.
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Good Afternoon, Thank you for your question. Included with the Big Shot are a pair of Standard Cutting Pads and the adjustable Extended Multipurpose Platform. This makes all Sizzix components thinner than a Bigz Die, compatible with the Big Shot Machine, and even works with other brands' dies and embossing tools. The diagrams on the Extended Multipurpose Platform offer easy guidelines about how to make the perfect Sizzix sandwich. This starter kit includes the following designs: 1 Bigz die (Basic Shapes) 2 Medium Sizzlits dies (Butterfly, Delicate; Flowers #20) 1 Framelits die set (Basic Shapes) 1 A2 Large Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Dotted Lattice) 10 Assorted Samples of Core'dinations Cardstock The Big Shot Machine measures approximately 14 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 6 5/8" and features a three-year limited warranty. If there is anything else we can do for you, please let us know. Thank You, Shop to Craft Customer Service Team