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UGH! Stupid sizzix!

My sizzix machine is on the obvious fritz. It will not cut shapes at all unless there is a lot of a shim under it. Even then I cannot guarantee that it is going to cut right. No matter what the die, some parts are cut and others are not, with a new cutting pad. I noticed the top portion (where the handle is connected to) is loose but all the screws appear to be tight. Is there a remedy for this or do I just need to toss it? I really need some

1" squares for a class on Monday (teaching math) and am now resorting to cutting them with my paper cutter. HMPH! I am wishing on a Cricut but until then, I will be ever so grateful for some assistance with this thing. Jacqui
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scrappymissjacqui
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Have you been to the sizzix site? I found this, but not sure if it will help you.

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I believe Joann's has 1 inch squares in various colors precut for under $10 a package, could you use something like that instead? Carolyne in TX

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whodunit

YEA!! Chrissy helped me fix the sizzix. The problem she had was not the problem I had. But it encouraged me to take the thing apart and find the loose part and I fixed it! Good as new again! Jacqui

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scrappymissjacqui

Human ingenuity strikes again!! Yay for you, Jacqui!! :-)

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whodunit

Advice on cutting the 1" squares with your papercutter (which would be my tool of choice anyway): Tape a ruler or thick cardstock at the 1 inch point from your blade. Then just snug the paper up to that, which is a lot quicker than having to look carefully at where you put the paper. Plus it gives you more accuracy from cut to cut. They will all be exactly the same.

Gina

Gina Bull Network Systems Information Technology and Communications University of Virginia

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