Is this product right for die cutting leather and embossing it? Are attachments needed to perform that task?
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As with any arbor press, you would need a base plate and the appropriate tools to punch, emboss, cut, etc. This is a small unit with a footprint of about 4" X 9" and is very light weight. If you want a larger unit with some mass to it, a cheaper, basic arbor press would probably serve you well.
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This is a great small Arbor Press. There is a 1/4" hole bored into the press that can hold tools (like a punch/die). But you'd need the die, a base plate, and I'd want the leather to be no more than say 1/16" thick. for punching holes.
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It's a die grinder. Not made for that. Use a drill with a rotary wire brush. Use a slow speed buffer for buffing with a 5 to 7 inch pad. However, if you have those small rotary buffs from Eastwood - the kind you might buff a wheel or aluminum manifold with, it would be suitable.
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Go to Youtube and look up 'how to use a leather awl' or just 'speedy stitcher'. There are some good video tutorials online.
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Yes, if you look at my review I list all of the embossing folder brands that I've successfully used with it and how many shims that you need to accommodate those brands.
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It's primary use is for embossing or cutting materials using purchased dies. It's possible to ink an embossing folder and thereafter print and emboss the image at the same time. Check out YouTube or do an internet search for how this machine is used in order to determine if you can use in the way you intend. There are videos on YouTube showing letterpress plates used with this machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8jGyFgAe0o
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Most definitely YES. Spellbinder dies are awesome! They work great with the Cuttlebug. You will need a C plate. A, C and B plates are used together for cutting. A, B and B plates are used for embossing. If you emboss with the spellbinders dies, you will also need a tan mat. If you just emboss with an embossing folder, you just need the A and two B plates. Also a good tip when using really intricate dies is to place wax paper on your die first, then your card stock. It will make for an easier release. Sometimes if it doesn't cut through all the way, place a small shim (little piece of card stock) just over the area that didn't cut and run it through again, not over the entire area. The Alphabet dies are great and I didn't need to put wax paper in at all. They release just fine. For a wonderful website to learn all kinds of card making, go to card-making-magic.com. Christina Griffiths has all kinds of wonderful tutorials. You will learn a lot and she is very easy to follow. Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
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Yes I have and it works great, just remember work fast and have everything ready you are going to use to make a mold impression. I have never imprinted onto leather but if the impression is deep enough and you press hard enough I don't see why it won't work. Just work fast
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Hi Melissa, To emboss you need plates A and 2 B's To die cut , you need the C plate and a rubber sheet pad to protect the plates as well.
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It covers both embossing & die cutting. Mine arrived with hinges broken, I just use it the way it is.
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I am using it to punch velcro and it works great! I would say yes to all you questions, but on extra thick material you would want to use caution to be sure you are not taxing the tool That said it is the most heavy duty of three leather hole punchers I have used. Hope that helps.
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I have never tried embossing but I wouldn't think so. It dry's fairly quickly so I don't think there is enough time to apply the embossing powder.
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Sorry, the answer is not so clear. It depends on the thickness of the material and how sharp your cutting die are. If i am punching 1/8" leather it requires little strength and is not difficult. However, if I have two 1/8" sheets together and want to punch a hole, it requires more that twice the strgenth. If the die is dull, then the force required increases. Hope this helps.
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I am looking for a heavy duty hole punch. I have gone threw several hole punches and need one that makes smooth leather hole punches on literally a thousand usages. Will this do the job. ?
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It will emboss thin metal sheets, like something you would use on a scrapbook page. I don't know of an embossing folder that would be strong enough to emboss a thicker sheet of metal. I have recently seen sizzix dies to cut metal for jewelry.
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It will cut any regular sign vinyl, including holographic, reflective, metallic, and rhinestone templates I guess you may go up to 0.030"~0.75 mm...but even if it may be able to cut thick vinyl, leather, thick paper, etc I personally do not recommend it.The hardware (step motors, belt bearings and so) do not look exactly heavy duty/industrial...is more of a craft "home edition" build...To cut thick materials it has to put a lot of pressure on the blade and a also a lot of stress on the gears/motors, and it may brake. Please provide more details about your application.
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I have used this glue to attach many things. The thing is to watch for is the glue oozig through the fabric. Test it on fabric on scrap leather first. The decision can be made then.
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Well, I have used Sissix and Spellbinders. Sometimes you doi need to add some extra shims but it does work. I really does make this easy. The large plate sizes are good because you can use several sizes of dies and embossing folders. You can also place several dies at one (depending on their sizes). I really like mine. -You can watch videos on YouTube for use ideas.