When it comes to papers there are a lot of different textures and types. That means that some papers may be smoother and/or be more fibrous depending on the quality and components that the paper is made of. When your Inspiration is cutting through papers, especially more fibrous ones, the paper will shed small fibers as the blade is working through it. That’s why it’s important to check your blade for paper build up.
I noticed that my blade isn’t able to turn in my blade holder very well. Is there something I should be checking to avoid this problem in the future?
Synthia F. Reno, NV
From time to time it’s wise to take the blade holder out and extract the blade and gently blow inside of the blade holder. In some cases you may even see the paper build up on the blade, or even curled around the blade itself. Since there isn’t really a way to avoid this from happening it will mostly be a maintenance thing for you to check every once in a while. I even take the blade out and gently roll it between my fingers to make sure it’s good and clean. The blade needs to have the ability to swivel inside of the blade holder so it’s able to move the blade back to the starting position of your cut. So it’s important to check that it’s clean and free of any debris. This not only helps maintain the blade holder, but also ensures the quality of your cuts!
Great tip. Thanks a lot.