Customer Reviews

Cricut Deep Cut Blade & Housing

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I purchased the Cricut Deep Cut Blade assembly for my Cricut Expressions machine because I knew I would be cutting thicker materials like chip board and thin foam. The standard blade is really not appropriate for anything thicker than typical construction paper. But, the "Deep Cut" blade won't cut through my chip board even on the deepest setting.

Cricut needs to be more specific regarding the thickness of materials it can handle and of the depths associated with different blade settings. There is way too much trial and error involved with adjusting depth settings.

I purchased this blade with hopes of cutting chipboard. It didn't now work at all. It only penetrated about half of the chipboard material. I gave it two stars because it did come in handy as a better blade for cutting glitter paper.

I've been cutting materials about 1/8th of an inch thick with this blade. I find I have to use to multicut function to make sure there aren't any little spots that didn't get cut completely though. I also have found that the thicker materials need a little extra sticky to stay in place on the mat (makes sense, since you're cutting through more material at a time there will be more resistance). I just use some double sided sticky tape, and it works just fine.

On a side note, it fits in the Cricut Cake machine, so if you just get the sticky mats you can use it to cut out papers/leather/foam board, whatever, instead of just cutting food items. I know Provo Craft says not to use the Cricut Cake for non food items, but they are full of crap. If you use a separate mat and blade, then NONE of your machine will come in contact with both your food items and your paper items. Besides, even if you used the same mats/blade, if you are making things out of paper that is SO toxic that a microscopic sliver or the residue of the dye could make you sick then maybe you should reconsider operating the machine in your house! I'm pretty sure anything that toxic would have to carry a warning label anyway... So as long as you aren't flavoring your coffee with scrapbooking glue, I sure you'll be fine. Provo Craft just stands to make MUCH more cash if you buy both a machine for both food items and paper products, so of course they'll say you shouldn't use it for both.

Here is a link I found helpful. Yes, it does take a lot of practice and such to get good results using different items, however once you find something that works you should keep a journal, it helps so you don't make the same mistakes. This does cut things that the original blade can't cut, and it is very important that you start with a good tacky cutting mat. [...]. Keep trying it is well worth it.

The deep cut seems stressful on the machine while the chipboard will not stay in place and makes a mess of the chipboard. Cricut should do something to compensate for the deep cut promises. Ive spent enough money!

I am not sure I see a lot of difference in my Cricut. I am still playing with the blade and different papers. Great price, though. Much less expensive than purchasing it in stores or directly from Cricut.

I was so happy to find the housing and just 1 blade for such a great price. I was so worried that I was going to have to spend a fortune just to be able to use the deep cut blade. This was perfect!

This blade can be used with all projects, I just keep it in the Cricket and adjust the settings. Cuts smoothly. I wish it could cut thicker items like thin plastic. Oh well. Great item if you get a good price for it.

I was very happy with my purchase of the Cricut Deep cut blade. It was the same as the one Wal-Mart was selling for $30.00. It cost me $15.00 and that included the cost of the blade and shipping. I could have bought 2 blades for the price Wal-Mart was selling one. GREAT DEAL !!!!!

I bought this item to cut "grunge board", and it works great! It takes a little time to figure out what the exact setting you need and whether you need the multi-cut feature on your Expression. Overall I'm pleased with it.