AccuQuilt Studio Fabric Cutter
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Has anyone bought - or even just tried out - the Studio AccuQuilt fabric cutter?
Just wondering how well they work... how many layers of fabric you can *really* cut through with good results, and how much cutting you can do before you have to replace something.
Just wondering how well they work... how many layers of fabric you can *really* cut through with good results, and how much cutting you can do before you have to replace something.
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There's a group at http://groups.yahoo.com called accucutquilters that has a lot of members with the Studio. You might want to join that group.
I have a Go! and routinely cut 4 layers at a time. The Studio is supposed to be able to cut up to 10 layers at a time, but I'm not sure how many users actually do that.
My Go! was too stiff to crank at first for 4 layers, but it loosened up with use.
I have a Go! and routinely cut 4 layers at a time. The Studio is supposed to be able to cut up to 10 layers at a time, but I'm not sure how many users actually do that.
My Go! was too stiff to crank at first for 4 layers, but it loosened up with use.
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I've read that with the GO you can cut up to 6 layers. Did you choose to limit yourself to 4 layers at a time for a particular reason? Would you still get as-good results with 6 layers?
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It would be tough for me to cut 6 layers at a time -- too hard to crank the fabric through the machine. From posts I have read, most people with the Go! limit themselves to 4 layers for most of the dies. The rag die has so many edges it is harder to crank through, so most people do just 1 or 2 layers for that die.
The Studio is very different -- much sturdier than the Go!
The Studio is very different -- much sturdier than the Go!
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I have the studio. And love it. I have cut thousands of strips for the church to use in their charity quilts. I have to replace my first mat this week. It finally cracked. It is so lined with cuts it should have happened before now lol.
I can cut about 7 layers, but Pete can cut 10 because he has more strength to turn the handle. We cut out 800 12x12 squares in about 40 min. I cut fabric into 14 by 14 strips and he ran thru as I had it ready. for my 2 1/2" strips I cut the fabric into 14xwidth of fabric.
Studio very sturdy and guaranteed for life.
I can cut about 7 layers, but Pete can cut 10 because he has more strength to turn the handle. We cut out 800 12x12 squares in about 40 min. I cut fabric into 14 by 14 strips and he ran thru as I had it ready. for my 2 1/2" strips I cut the fabric into 14xwidth of fabric.
Studio very sturdy and guaranteed for life.
#7
I have the studio and love it!
can cut 10-12 layers depending on the die used
I cut ALOT! so I have had to replace the cutting mats but
they are just pieces of plexi glass I have them cut at lowes or home depot for a much lower price as accuquilt and with no shipping
they are great for triangle and appliques
I use this daily!
can cut 10-12 layers depending on the die used
I cut ALOT! so I have had to replace the cutting mats but
they are just pieces of plexi glass I have them cut at lowes or home depot for a much lower price as accuquilt and with no shipping
they are great for triangle and appliques
I use this daily!
#8
I didn't get the Studio because of the size of it. This is the one quilt shops use because it is heavy duty, worth every cent too. I got to see a huge hydrolic type die cut machine at a sewing factory. Layers of fabric were cut into dress pieces in a second. Thousands of different clothes patterns were cut in a few hours. I was fascinated with it and that was years ago. I always thought it would be great to have a machine that did quilt pieces. Now we have one!
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Location: Arizona
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The size was one of the things that put me off the Studio for now. If I ever get a bigger sewing room, I would love to upgrade at some point - I've just got to convince DH to convert the garage for me :lol:
#10
Originally Posted by mlaceruby
I have the studio and love it!
can cut 10-12 layers depending on the die used
I cut ALOT! so I have had to replace the cutting mats but
they are just pieces of plexi glass I have them cut at lowes or home depot for a much lower price as accuquilt and with no shipping
they are great for triangle and appliques
I use this daily!
can cut 10-12 layers depending on the die used
I cut ALOT! so I have had to replace the cutting mats but
they are just pieces of plexi glass I have them cut at lowes or home depot for a much lower price as accuquilt and with no shipping
they are great for triangle and appliques
I use this daily!
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