Making Memories Slice Machine, do you love it?

Billie · 21-01-2011, 10:20 PM

Hi All

Does anyone have either of the Making Memories Slice machines, if so how do you rate it?

I have limited dexterity so can't use punches. I love my Cuttlebug but am tempted to try the Slice for the size options given by the cartridges. I swore never to get one, till I could design on the computer and cut what I design but those machines are big and expensive. I've not really got the budget for a new one but have seen a few of the original ones second hand, how clunky is the first version?

Have you got the original slice? What do you think of it?
I'd like it to cut upto 250gsm card stock, I don't have much scrapbook card but have some hammered card from Paper Mill, would the original cut that?

Is this a great tool or did you file it under lifes too short?

Any feedback on this would be much appreciated, thanks

Billie

Glitter Monkey · 22-01-2011, 09:42 AM

I love mine. It took a bit of getting used to as you have to adjust the blade to different thickness's. Mine cuts the Paper Mill card no problem. I have cut Grungepaper with it but not tried anything thicker.

Lol Lynn ♥

Billie · 22-01-2011, 02:06 PM

Hey GM

Thanks {kiss} I'm really really tempted to get one. That will be me living on Wheetabix again then DOH.

hugs

Billie xx

Jo fi · 09-02-2011, 05:26 PM

Hi
I have one and I really like it - I bought it so that I could cut big letters and motifs (but use it more for letters!)... I've cut bazill with it, not really tried anything thicker - though would like to try fabric.
I bought a silhouette (quickutz) didn't really get on with it - wasn't as versatile as I'd hoped it would be (but I think the limitation may have been me rather than the machine!)
So, yes I like the machine and the new accessories they're bringing out look good though I haven't tried them.
Hope this helps!
Jo

Billie · 01-03-2011, 01:29 PM

Still struggling with the Slice. Sometimes it cuts perfectly others not

Guess its very much a learning curve thing

I think I have enough glue on the mat as its tough to get fine embellishments off it without them tearing. But the machine has 'moments' when it will cross its earlier cut and slice off or through a design.

Has anyone got any ideas of what I'm doing wrong. I've homed the blade, its a new blade and I'm working on a newly glued glas mat that is 12 x12 and using the hands free kit.

Help????

Thanks

Billie

Glitter Monkey · 02-03-2011, 01:39 PM

Gosh hun - I've never had it go over itself

I did find it took some getting used to what position to put the blade for what thickness of card etc. but once I did I haven't had any problems at all. Have you got the Slice spatula? It really is invaluable for getting those little bits off the mat.

Send me an e-mail hun. We are back to "normal" now at home.
Lol Lynn ♥

Hels · 03-03-2011, 08:27 PM

hey hun

I got a Slice ages ago - I have a problem with cutting machines too so the Slice is idea as the only thing you really need to do is hold it down when you are cutting.
I have some of the different cards for it too so can get heaps of shapes cut.
I have card from the PaperMill - that is usually where I get it and haven't had any probs with the cutting...

THere are a few shapes that I have to snip the ends of the cutting lines on - think it is just a minor glitch on the card though and it isn't anything major.

I have got a CriCut too... and I never use it because it scares me.. I am a complete technophobe!!! The slice is gentle and never shouts at me, which the CriCut did the first time I used it ROFL

HTH
xx

Billie · 05-03-2011, 02:57 PM

Hi GM

Yes I've been using the spatular and the tweezers as I went for the tool kit when I got the rest of the kits.

I really thought this was going to be a step up from the Cuttlebug, but the Cuttlebug wins on reliability and ease of use. So much for upgrading to a whizzy machine

{sob}

Billie

Glitter Monkey · 06-03-2011, 10:48 AM

I think maybe you have a fault

Get in touch with MM - they are really good. The only problem I had with mine is getting the blade position right with different card. It should not be going back over itself etc.

Lol Lynn ♥

Minxy · 06-03-2011, 12:04 PM

Have you tried calibrating your machine? I found that this helped when mine started to go a bit funny.
You should find the calibration command on your basics design card, usually the last option on the screen.

21-01-2011, 10:20 PM	#1
Billie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 197	Making Memories Slice Machine, do you love it? Hi All Does anyone have either of the Making Memories Slice machines, if so how do you rate it? I have limited dexterity so can't use punches. I love my Cuttlebug but am tempted to try the Slice for the size options given by the cartridges. I swore never to get one, till I could design on the computer and cut what I design but those machines are big and expensive. I've not really got the budget for a new one but have seen a few of the original ones second hand, how clunky is the first version? Have you got the original slice? What do you think of it? I'd like it to cut upto 250gsm card stock, I don't have much scrapbook card but have some hammered card from Paper Mill, would the original cut that? Is this a great tool or did you file it under lifes too short? Any feedback on this would be much appreciated, thanks Billie __________________ Where will your creative journey take you? www.billiescraftroom.co.uk www.youtube.com/user/BilliesCraftRoom

22-01-2011, 09:42 AM	#2
Glitter Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South West Scotland Posts: 1,236	I love mine. It took a bit of getting used to as you have to adjust the blade to different thickness's. Mine cuts the Paper Mill card no problem. I have cut Grungepaper with it but not tried anything thicker. Lol Lynn ♥ __________________ Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult ......... My Blog

22-01-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
Billie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 197	Hey GM Thanks {kiss} I'm really really tempted to get one. That will be me living on Wheetabix again then DOH. hugs Billie xx __________________ Where will your creative journey take you? www.billiescraftroom.co.uk www.youtube.com/user/BilliesCraftRoom

01-03-2011, 01:29 PM	#5
Billie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 197	Still struggling with the Slice. Sometimes it cuts perfectly others not Guess its very much a learning curve thing I think I have enough glue on the mat as its tough to get fine embellishments off it without them tearing. But the machine has 'moments' when it will cross its earlier cut and slice off or through a design. Has anyone got any ideas of what I'm doing wrong. I've homed the blade, its a new blade and I'm working on a newly glued glas mat that is 12 x12 and using the hands free kit. Help???? Thanks Billie __________________ Where will your creative journey take you? www.billiescraftroom.co.uk www.youtube.com/user/BilliesCraftRoom

02-03-2011, 01:39 PM	#6
Glitter Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South West Scotland Posts: 1,236	Gosh hun - I've never had it go over itself I did find it took some getting used to what position to put the blade for what thickness of card etc. but once I did I haven't had any problems at all. Have you got the Slice spatula? It really is invaluable for getting those little bits off the mat. Send me an e-mail hun. We are back to "normal" now at home. Lol Lynn ♥ __________________ Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult ......... My Blog

09-02-2011, 05:26 PM	#4
Jo fi Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4	Hi I have one and I really like it - I bought it so that I could cut big letters and motifs (but use it more for letters!)... I've cut bazill with it, not really tried anything thicker - though would like to try fabric. I bought a silhouette (quickutz) didn't really get on with it - wasn't as versatile as I'd hoped it would be (but I think the limitation may have been me rather than the machine!) So, yes I like the machine and the new accessories they're bringing out look good though I haven't tried them. Hope this helps! Jo

03-03-2011, 08:27 PM	#7
Hels Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: On Cloud 9 ....where else? :o)) Posts: 412	hey hun I got a Slice ages ago - I have a problem with cutting machines too so the Slice is idea as the only thing you really need to do is hold it down when you are cutting. I have some of the different cards for it too so can get heaps of shapes cut. I have card from the PaperMill - that is usually where I get it and haven't had any probs with the cutting... THere are a few shapes that I have to snip the ends of the cutting lines on - think it is just a minor glitch on the card though and it isn't anything major. I have got a CriCut too... and I never use it because it scares me.. I am a complete technophobe!!! The slice is gentle and never shouts at me, which the CriCut did the first time I used it ROFL HTH xx __________________ See My ART.... http://pinkleart.blogspot.com

05-03-2011, 02:57 PM	#8
Billie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 197	Hi GM Yes I've been using the spatular and the tweezers as I went for the tool kit when I got the rest of the kits. I really thought this was going to be a step up from the Cuttlebug, but the Cuttlebug wins on reliability and ease of use. So much for upgrading to a whizzy machine {sob} Billie __________________ Where will your creative journey take you? www.billiescraftroom.co.uk www.youtube.com/user/BilliesCraftRoom

06-03-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
Glitter Monkey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: South West Scotland Posts: 1,236	I think maybe you have a fault Get in touch with MM - they are really good. The only problem I had with mine is getting the blade position right with different card. It should not be going back over itself etc. Lol Lynn ♥ __________________ Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult ......... My Blog

06-03-2011, 12:04 PM	#10
Minxy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Altered Reality {somerset} Posts: 1,211	Have you tried calibrating your machine? I found that this helped when mine started to go a bit funny. You should find the calibration command on your basics design card, usually the last option on the screen. __________________ ALtEr EvERytHiNg BUt tHe pERsoN yOu aRe x My Blog DT Member for Snazzy's Stamping & Scrapbooking

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