There can be many factors that can make a difference in the settings you use and the ones other Inspiration users are using. They can range from how new your blade is, what kinds of materials you’ve previously been cutting, and also the general difference in our machines. If I find I have a blade that I’ve been using for a while (like I recently have) I’ve noticed that I start to use a higher pressure setting. That’s because I’m trying to extend the life of my blade as much as possible before I absolutely need to change it out. Typically when I change to a new blade I’ll be able to use a lower pressure setting depending on the kind of paper that I’m cutting. The thicker, and more dense the paper I’m working with is the higher settings I’ll need to use. Don’t forget the factor that the blade length plays also. I will keep my blade length at about 2 ½ pretty consistently. However, I have Craft Room friends that like using a lower blade length like a 2 and opt to use a higher pressure. The best part about the Inspiration is the ability to choose! Even if you have friends that are using settings that sway from what you use, stick to a combination of pressure and blade length that you know works well for the kind of papers you typically cut. After all, we all cut different materials and use different blade lengths. It’s all about finding that perfect combination that works best for you and your Inspiration.
