I can crank. I own a cricut explore air 2 but you have to back the fabric. I am left handed and for the life of me, even with acrylic rulers, cannot cut a perfect square. I thought maybe one of these machines would help. My budget is workable because my hubby has expensive hobbies. But if I spend the big bucks I want to know whats the best and does it work/ Do you use any of them? Thanks Debbie