Craft Robo

[dougdesigns]

Hi all,

i was wondering if anyone uses a Craft Robo to cut out there templates?

From
Doug

[Paul]

I own CR. I useto cut my own little boxes but now I use it mostly for flock. Great little machine.

[accdave]

I have 3 of them

[mrs maggot]

ive got one and cannot master using it, i have a std large cutter and just cannot get the hang of using the carrier sheet etc, and workign out how on earth to get it to cut where you want it to. i was even considering going on one of the courses they run, seems daft really i use the other vinyl cutter every day but cannot work this one out at all

[accdave]

What are you using it for ? If it's cutting vinyl you don't need the carrier sheet.

I also have a Foison 24" cutter which I've been threatening to put on e-bay because I can't get to grips with it. I should try using it more often but I'm so used to the Robo I do everything I can on it

[R.Prints]

I'm in exactly the same situation. Have Robo and once mastered I now find it easy to use, recently ended up buying two Foison 24's with the plan of doing larger items, but can't make head nor tails of the system so they will prob get flogged soon. If anyone can operate one please give us a few tips.

Ray

[John G]

Whats the problem with the foison's - surely a plotter is just a plotter, or is it problems with installation?

[accdave]

I have all sorts of problems just getting it to feed in a straight line. Had another go this afternoon, decided now it's going on e-bay

[John G]

The feeding isn't a plotter mechanical fault - its just been set up wrong. If its not feeding in a straight line check your pressure on the pinch roller and make sure both are the same and the wheels aren't worn. Check the nerled or grip bar - if this is in 2 pieces, with a join, check the small alan key tighteners to make sure the grip bar isn't slipping. Apart from that its just a case of putting the vinyl in straight and making sure its pulled enough off the roll for the job.

Simples

[accdave]

The pinch rollers don't have an option for adjustment, they just go up and down

Definatley no wear, only used it about 4 times.