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First, this automatic paper cutting tool looks ultra fab but does anyone know anything about it?
First here's a link to check it out: DreamKuts
No electricity, batteries so do you just push the paper through?
Self sharpening blades ?? Really ??? Do they ever need replaced? How often?
The website says "cuts up to 12x12 cardstock into 100 different page size combinations."
But looking at the example it only shows 36 sizes and they are all cut at the even numbered inches. So can you pick any size you want or it only cuts into pre-selected sizes by the company?
Gotta know
I can tell you about DreamCuts. It is an automatic paper cutter with two slots for your paper. It's about the size of a small printer. You will "feed" your paper into one of two slots at the top of the machine, and the cut paper will come out of a third slot below.
If you feed 12x12 paper into the first slot, it will cut your page in half. You can center other size papers, using sliders, and it will cut that in half, as well. When you feed your paper into the second slot, it will cut your paper in four-inch increments.
Using a sheet of 12x12 paper as an example, here's how it would work. You run it through the first slot and you'll have two sheets of 12x6 paper. You can run the 12x6 through the first slot a second time, and get four 6x6 sheets -- or you can run the 12x6 sheets through the second slot and get 4x6 sheets. You can also put the 4x6 sheets through the first slot and get 4x3 sheets.
DreamCuts will be very handy for cutting identical book pages quickly and precisely. It does not replace your paper cutter because you can't cut wherever you want to cut, just where it is made to cut.
DreamCuts is designed to cut paper and cardstock. It will not cut chipboard.
I'll experiment more when my shipment arrives; if I learn more tricks at that time, I'll post them.
I saw the demonstration and it would be a great tool for anyone doing a workshop. It give you even/straight cuts and cut a whole bunch of sizes at once. Think of all the mats that you have and different sizes you prep for your workshops. It will cut 12x12 cardstock into 100 different page size combinations. The gal I spoke to is a former SU demo and she was demonstrating it. She said it totally helps when prepping for a workshop. She has tried putting in up to 3 sheets of SU cardtock but it is better to do 1 at a time. Here's the manufacturer link that show how it can cut paper size combinations: http://www.binditall.com/4.html
It's definitely on my list now that I saw it. It's not too big, either and it is hand operated.
They only had demo models at the show. We could take Bind-it-All units with us, but no DreamCuts units. I placed a bulk order at the show, and those should be delivered within a week to 10 days.
Bonnie has a website but I don't know what it is.
Not related to, but a happy customer of www.franticstamper.com
Fran says she's expecting them about the 9th.
This was posted on the technique junkie newsletter yahoo group. I hope this is ok to share this:
I had a chance to see the Dreamkuts in action this last Sunday. It works
wonderfully for cutting ATC size pieces, for uniform cuts from a single
piece of paper. I am not going to get one, not because of the price, since
it is self sharpening, but because I am not sure I want to have another
cutting machine that cuts pieces. It turns easily, but anyway, that's my
opinion.
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I can tell you about DreamCuts. It is an automatic paper cutter with two slots for your paper. It's about the size of a small printer. You will "feed" your paper into one of two slots at the top of the machine, and the cut paper will come out of a third slot below.
If you feed 12x12 paper into the first slot, it will cut your page in half. You can center other size papers, using sliders, and it will cut that in half, as well. When you feed your paper into the second slot, it will cut your paper in four-inch increments.
Using a sheet of 12x12 paper as an example, here's how it would work. You run it through the first slot and you'll have two sheets of 12x6 paper. You can run the 12x6 through the first slot a second time, and get four 6x6 sheets -- or you can run the 12x6 sheets through the second slot and get 4x6 sheets. You can also put the 4x6 sheets through the first slot and get 4x3 sheets.
DreamCuts will be very handy for cutting identical book pages quickly and precisely. It does not replace your paper cutter because you can't cut wherever you want to cut, just where it is made to cut.
DreamCuts is designed to cut paper and cardstock. It will not cut chipboard.
I'll experiment more when my shipment arrives; if I learn more tricks at that time, I'll post them.
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I saw the demonstration and it would be a great tool for anyone doing a workshop. It give you even/straight cuts and cut a whole bunch of sizes at once. Think of all the mats that you have and different sizes you prep for your workshops. It will cut 12x12 cardstock into 100 different page size combinations. The gal I spoke to is a former SU demo and she was demonstrating it. She said it totally helps when prepping for a workshop. She has tried putting in up to 3 sheets of SU cardtock but it is better to do 1 at a time. Here's the manufacturer link that show how it can cut paper size combinations: Dreamkuts Website
It's definitely on my list now that I saw it. It's not too big, either and it is hand operated.
I got to see a demonstration and it is fabulous. It will make prepping for workshops a lot easier. One of the best things about it is that it does need power because it is a handcrank. It will make all those mats and cuts you need uniform, even, and straight.
My concern is whether it grips the paper evenly as it goes into the machine and cuts. I think about how difficult it is sometimes to get my crimper to crimp straight - I just wonder how well this machine is made and if it really does cut straight each and every time. I'm excited to see it and hope it's terrific cause I want one!
__________________ deb (it is what it is... really! )
I have a very similar one, only mine is used exclusively for cutting business cards. If it's anything like the one I have, it cuts perfectly straight lines every time... I've cut literally thousands of cards and has not gone dull yet!
Got a shipment of these on Thursday, and played with one this morning -- The paper stays straight because there are sturdy guides at each side to hold it as it goes through the machine. The guides are adjustable on each side to accommodate different sized papers.
I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand a week ago, and I could turn the crank with my left hand. (Left-handed people might want to turn the machine to face back. ) It's fun to use and very simple. I'm liking it a lot for mass production of book pages.
My concern is whether it grips the paper evenly as it goes into the machine and cuts. I think about how difficult it is sometimes to get my crimper to crimp straight - I just wonder how well this machine is made and if it really does cut straight each and every time. I'm excited to see it and hope it's terrific cause I want one!
Since the one side is adjustable to allow any size paper up to 12 inches using a paperguide (I'm thinking like the movable guides on printers to hold envelopes) that it will hopefully cut pretty straight.
I'll also confess that I'm a tool junkie and ordered one. It's supposed to ship on Monday from Oregon and I'm in Ohio. So I'm guessing I'll have it by the end of the week?
Here's some more info that I got on it:
The Dreamkuts cuts 2 sheets of paper, or 1 sheet of Bazzill thickness cardstock at a time. It cuts as follows. It has 2 slots: Slot #1 is for ONLY 12" wide paper (not adjustable) and will cut into THREE 4" strips. So you can put a 12"x12" piece of cardstock, and you will get THREE strips 4"x12". If you then take one of those strips, and turn it on its side, run it through again, you will have THREE 4"x4" squares. So you can get NINE perfect 4"x4" squares (starting with a 12"x12" piece of cardstock)
Slot #2 is adjustable. It has ONE blade exactly down the center. There are guides on each side of the center blade that move together, so you are always centered. You can take a 6"x6" piece of paper and it will cut TWO 3" strips. If you put in a 12"x12" piece of paper, you will get TWO 6"x12". If you put in a 8.5"x11" piece in, you will get TWO 8.5"x5.5" or TWO 4.25"x11" pieces (depending on which direction you feed it). The minimum size you can feed in is 2" wide (resulting in TWO 1" strips)
So in essence, you can cut any size paper, but not like a conventional cutter. You can't cut a little piece off a sheet (this is meant to cut pages for books.... but I can see major advantages for cutting perfect STRAIGHT cards as well)
Got a shipment of these on Thursday, and played with one this morning -- The paper stays straight because there are sturdy guides at each side to hold it as it goes through the machine. The guides are adjustable on each side to accommodate different sized papers.
I had carpal tunnel surgery on my right hand a week ago, and I could turn the crank with my left hand. (Left-handed people might want to turn the machine to face back. ) It's fun to use and very simple. I'm liking it a lot for mass production of book pages.
Bonnie
Sorry Bonnie, missed this post. I'm glad to hear it's living up to expectations!
__________________ deb (it is what it is... really! )
If you put in a 8.5"x11" piece in, you will get TWO 8.5"x5.5" or TWO 4.25"x11" pieces (depending on which direction you feed it).
I wish they'd post the above information on the official website. Prior to reading this, I thought you could only cut 12 x 12 paper (into various sizes). Knowing that I can get straight cuts with the 8.5 x 11 paper makes this much more interesting...
This is the page I had looked at where I didn't think we could use the 8.5 x 11 paper.
I received my Dreamkuts Saturday and it is wonderful! I really will make workshops and classes much easier to prepare for!! It does such a nice straight cut, it stays straight in the machine and is very easy to roll the cardstock thru the rollers!. Only thing I didn't like was, NO real instructions! I learned more talking to the girl at Crop Addict. I purchased it thru them. She is sending me more detailed instructions by email....
Nope. Wasn't the UPS truck. I checked the tracking and the message is that the packages was missed at the UPS facility and should arrive tomorrow. Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! :
__________________ "There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness." -- Dave Barry
It arrived today but I haven't tried it out yet. It's still in the shipping box, actually. I'll be trying it out tomorrow. Yay!!
I think Mr. Brown waited to show up until after I left to take the cat to the vet. I can just picture him waiting around the corner. "Is the coast clear?"
Kimberly
__________________ "There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness." -- Dave Barry
I love my Dreamkutz - I have had it for about 2 weeks. Cutting card stock in half for card for a workshop I was having. Was like so fast, so easy, but best of all SO STRAIGHT. It had a small learning curve to figure out as there isn't any directions. But basically anything run thru the back slot cuts it in half, adjustable guides. So put in a 8 1/2 x 11 and you get 5 1/2 x 8.
The front slots are spaced 4 inches - so if you run a 8 1/2 x 11 thru pushed all the way to one side you get 4 x 11. Perfect for card fronts, yes you have to make the 5 1.4 cut with another cutter.
I ordered mine thru EclecticPaperie.com she was giving us SCS members a discount. Fast shipping, well packaged. Answered many questions via email before my purchase.
I also ordered the Bind it all machine too. Haven't had time to try it yet but hoping this weekend.
Hugs, Debbie
Hmmm... I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong.. but my Dreamkuts isn't cutting quite straight. (I'm sure it's me.)
The front slot that cuts into thirds is good. I think the slot that is supposed to cut the paper in half is a tish off. I have a hard time getting the paper in far enough for the one set of rollers to grab it. I wonder why they only put in one set of rollers for the 1/2 cut slot? I kind of feel like the paper wobbles a little on either side as I am holding it in place. Again, it could just be ME trying to learn something new. I first cut some 8.5 x 11 paper in half a few times. Then I cut a 12 x 12 into thirds and then cut each of those in half to get 4 x 6 paper. When I stack them all together (to form a book or whatever), they don't make a pretty stack. I've only cut maybe four pieces of 8.5 x 11 and two 12 x 12.
I do want to know what the two wheels are for on the back of it. I took a couple of pictures from the back. The first one shows the two sets of rollers for the front slot that cuts 12 x 12 paper into thirds. The second photo is showing the one set of rollers plus I marked where the wheels are that I am questioning. Is that in case the two movable guides are off a tish? So I can line them up better?
I'm not giving up. It's just so weird to not have directions. I'm a bit AR about directions. LOL
Kimberly
__________________ "There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness." -- Dave Barry
Kimberly - I wish I lived by you so I could come be AR with you!!! I'll be curious to see what those little wheels are - do they move the paper guides so that the paper is even? Maybe Debbie can enlighten you (us)?! It still sounds like a cool machine!
__________________ deb (it is what it is... really! )
Kimberly, I also was having problems with the paper going straight into the 2nd guide. The paper kinda "teeters" on the middle blade. But if the guides are tight up against the cardstock, it cuts nice and straight. The 2 wheels on the back are NOT to be fooled with. I bought mine from Crop Addict and called Deborah, that works there, and told her I didn't receive any instructions. Well, it comes with NO directions, so she emailed me with very detailed directionsm since she actually used it herself. It takes practice.....heck, I don't think I have ever bought anything that had NO directions!!
Ok, gals I've got mine too.
First, like previously reported there are no instructions that come with this. And that just floors me. Yes, it's pretty self explainatory just looking at it and the few comments on the box but I'd like some info, maybe some hints, how do I contact the company? Just how does the lifetime warranty work (and that's what gets me the most - there's no written warranty provisions ?? I think they are just asking for trouble with that one.) And yeah, what just are those wheels on the back for? How do I take care of self sharpening, or do I need to? No instructions ??? Please, even shampoo bottles have instructions and warnings on them. Ok, yes maybe I am making a big deal out of the no instruction thing but I'm an attorney and I think they are just asking for trouble on that one. There's no written disclaimer on liability and it might easily come back to bite them on that one. Should someone hurt themselves doing something stupid with the machine there's no protection for the company even though the person was using the machine in an unintended way. OK, stepping off of my soapbox .....
Now that that's out of the way. I played with this machine for a good hour trying to figure out how to best work it and what to do with it. Like the above poster I have no problems whatsoever with the first slot that cuts a 12 inch piece into thirds.
But also like the above poster I have yet to get an equal or straight edge from the second slot that cuts paper into half.
BUT I think I figured out that it might not necessarily be the machine in general but mine. Let me explain, I'm using a 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper to cut it into two 4.25 x 11 strips. So I put the left paper guide on the 4.25 mark BUT the right guide ends up at about 4.4 (these slide in and out together so you can't move just one side.) So the left side is lined up at the correct measurement and you put the paper in, however because the right guard isn't lined up correctly the space is too big for the paper and the paper isn't flush against both guards. So then when I start to crank the paper leans and shifts because there is no guard to keep the right side of the paper straight. Well at least that's my theory.
It looks like I'm not the only one with problems with this but it also looks like there are some machines out there that are set up correctly. So maybe there is hope. I'll be calling the company today and see what they have to say and just how good their customer service is. I'll keep you all updated.
Who's got info on the DreamKuts machine? *merged*
DreamCuts info
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