AngelinaMaria

I'm not sure why there is mention of threads in my die in a few responses above?? This is the actual blade coming up above the foam and it stays there all the time. I haven't tried to push the blade back down but suppose if I used something flat and non-penetrable that may work (I have a metal ruler I could try). I'm in the middle of a project so I don't want to ruin the die. I'll have to try this in a few weeks.

Onebyone

Metal on metal is not a good idea.

lynnie

I;'ve had it happen with the Sizzex scrapbooking diecuts, you just have to careful

tlpa

Yes, I bought a 2.5" strip die and when it came in the mail the blade was popped up. I could see a mark where the die was probably dropped and pushed the blade up. I got a replacement, but am careful with this die as it is large, and I can see where knocking it against something might cause this problem.
Does anyone notice that their blades are getting dull? How long/how much use does it take before a replacement is necessary?

Onebyone

The only die I have replaced due to what I thought was dull, is my large rag quilt die. I made so many cuts with it I thought it was time for another.

MrsWiggs

I like this thread since I just got a new accuquilt go and never even thought about how one should take care when using them. Thank you!

Peckish

Because usually the culprit of the blade showing above the foam is threads. They can get jammed down next to the blade and keep the foam from decompressing.

AngelinaMaria

Thanks Peckish, that didn't occur to me at all. I'll have to look at it more carefully and see if I can see any threads.

cathyvv

Yes, I have. In my case, the 2.5 inch die (very heavy for a Studio) was slipping out of my hand and I grasped it to stop it falling. My wrist pushed on the blade and I was cut. We must be careful with our toys.

I learned my lesson. When it slipped out of my hand a second time, it was allowed to fall on my foot. I was expecting PAIN so I screamed in advance...and no pain. Or my neuropathy didn't let me feel it!

So far, no blades have popped out.