Pwalter5110 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 My wife does a lot of arts and crafts and today just bought a new cricut. I read that the new ones will cut a lot more material than just paper. I asked PBMaster a question earlier than had to do with vinyl when I realized that my wife's cricut will also cut vinyl. I also read that it will cut paper backed veneer. So my question is, has anyone tried (random question) and what are the odds of doing simple marquetry with the cricut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 This is what I found on the Cricut forum: I have tried it on my Expression. It is hard to cut small, intricate designs without the wood veneer splintering. It will dull your blade, so you will need to change it after doing your wood cuts. A sharp blade to start is also a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hmm...never heard of a cricut. What is it as google seems to draw a blank? Unless I've spelt it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nginear Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I think this is what they are talking about. http://us.cricut.com/home/# I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bgreenb Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Was really hoping this thread was going in another direction. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jfitz Posted March 20, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Was really hoping this thread was going in another direction. Hey. Your wife is expecting and is due soon. Stand down. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Hey. Your wife is expecting and is due soon. Stand down. Hahahahahaha. My bad guys. Carry on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 This is what I found on the Cricut forum: I read that also, but she has this fancy new machine. You can buy a special cutter for harder and thicker material. I think that I am going to find myself some paperbacked veneer and give it a try. I want to make a nice box for my daughter with her name on it. I'm not artist at all, but I am hoping that I can come up with something using different veneers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pwalter5110 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Was really hoping this thread was going in another direction. LMAO! As I was writing the topic, I KNEW someone would have their mind in the gutter Hey. Your wife is expecting and is due soon. Stand down. His wife IS expecting soon. Which is probably why he can't stand down hahaha 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Hahaha. Fact. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I see her looking over your shoulder in your pic, just wait until you steal her tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 This should be in the scrap booking section of the WTO forum or, maybe sewing and knitting section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 This should be in the scrap booking section of the WTO forum or, maybe sewing and knitting section Well, I was wondering how it would cut WOOD to make a veneer box. Or cut vinyl to apply to glass, inside a WOODEN frame hahaha. Im still a manly man. No need to ship me off to the knitting section haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 sooo, is this thing like a C&C machine for people who do crafty things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 sooo, is this thing like a C&C machine for people who do crafty things? Yupp, Its made to cut thin material. Paper, cloth, cardstock etc. I did look at a couple things made out of wood with the cricut. I don't think I like the look. I know marquetry is usually cut on a scroll saw at an angle to hide the lines. The cricut doesn't cut at an angle, so I think the lines will be pretty obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I doubt that it would cut very thick wood BUT, at least you could make patterns using self stick paper for putting on the wood and cut them with a scroll saw.? Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted March 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I doubt that it would cut very thick wood BUT, at least you could make patterns using self stick paper for putting on the wood and cut them with a scroll saw.? Rog I agree. I think most veneer is only aorund .030 " thick though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I have cutter made by US cutter. It uses little razors. Does just fine with veneer but it's a purpose made vinyl cutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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