Memory Box Dies / Grand Calibur

[Rukhshana]

I've been looking for more info on the metal shim (also called a Cuttlehug) and it appears they are made by Cheery Lynn & MFT specifically for Cuttlebug users of their dies because the Cuttlebug has problems with very intricate dies due to the variable pressure the rollers exert. They are available in 2 sizes, Hilda did you buy the large or the small?

[craftygal]

Originally Posted by Rukhshana

They are available in 2 sizes, Hilda did you buy the large or the small?

I have only seen the one size Rukhshana, mine is 8" x 5.5" (20 x 14.5 cm). I have been using it in my Bigshot, which is a very "loose" machine and find this shim very useful, as you may have gathered!!!

[Beanie]

I just had the fololowng from Paula at CraftsULOVe about using the metal shim in the Grand Calibur:

"...the metal adapter plate working in the Grand Calibur, I have heard back from Cheery Lyn and they do not recommend using the plate in this machine due to the fragility of the machine and its weak gears."

[Glitter Monkey]

After reading this thread I bought one of these Cheery Lynn metal shims (it is the same size as the Cuttlebug Plates). WOW I am seriously impressed with it - not only does the cutting seem much improved but it also makes a huge difference to the embossing too

Thanks Beanie for the head-up on the Grand Calibur.

Lynn ♥

[Rukhshana]

Originally Posted by Glitter Monkey

After reading this thread I bought one of these Cheery Lynn metal shims (it is the same size as the Cuttlebug Plates). Lynn ♥

That would be the large size plate. Apparently there are 2 sizes for the 'bug, 1 for the Big Shot & 1 for the Big Shot Pro.

[glitterangel]

I'm off to investigate as this sounds like a good investment. I find most things cut quite well in my Big Shot, but a few of my doily type dies don't always cut that evenly, so this might help.

I've also noticed that putting them through cutting side up makes a difference - I can't see why it would but it definitely does!