AccuQuilt
Anyone have one of these? How do you like it? Yesterday they had an online presentation, virtual, but it didn't go well. They did follow up and send the hour presentation to those who had registered for the free demo session the next day. It cut off, and apparently they picked up on Facebook (which I don't have) and youtube. Didn't send a link to Facebook or Youtube so I missed the live and opportunity to ask questions. Notification to go to these two social medias was 30 minutes later. Maybe they will have luck next time.
I have questions which I know users would answer honestly. How long do these "die cuts" stay sharp? Can they be sharped? Or does one have to purchase new ones? How long does the cutting matt that covers the dies as they are run through the machine last? If they crack or break, is replacement covered free or does one have to buy a new one? What is the learning curve? Was it very easy to use out of the box?
I have read a lot of reviews and its setting off warning bells. Matts cracking or shattering after very little use. Dies not cutting as stated. The auto feed version, messing up after short use. The manual, or hand crank version hard to crank or those with arthritic wrists or hands having issues.
I open some of you have used this, or are using it now and have good results that you share. Not all negative reviews online are true per-say, could be a lot of operator error. Guess I am trying to research and find out all I can from real users to make a decision to purchase this or not. Great concept, but is this too early to buy one and should wait another year or so?
Thanks for your input, experience and by the way, is the rotary cutter still the best option? Seems to me it is with better ways to speed cut and piece together than the machine.