How to Replace a Cutting Strip on Any USCutter Vinyl Cutter

In this video we show you how to replace a cutting stip on any of the USCutter Vinyl Cutters The adhesive option for the cutting strip is sold SEPERATLY

Cutting strips are designed to be non-stick, so special care must be taken to use an appropriate adhesive to keep them in place. Depending on the environmental conditions where you will use your vinyl cutter, you may want to use either double-sided tape or adhesive glue. If your cutter is likely to be used in a temperature-controlled environment, the double-sided tape should be sufficient. If your environment has increased heat or cold or humidity, you may want to use E6000 glue, which is not impacted by temperature changes. Note that although E6000 glue remains flexible and generally pulls up in one piece, it may take more effort to remove glue when changing strips the next time. Whichever technique you choose, the important thing is to make sure that the cutting strip is at the same level all the way across so that blade pressure is constant when cutting. Instructions for double-sided tape:

1) Move the carriage to one side of the cutter

2) With a knife or flathead screwdriver, pry up and remove the old cutting strip

3) Clear old glue from the cutting channel with the flathead screwdriver. Any excess glue can be cleaned with Alcohol, Acetone, or Toluene. It is important that the channel be clear so that the new strip will be at the same level across its full length

4) Apply a thin line of glue to the bottom of the channel so that the glue will spread out when the cutting strip is pressed down, but not so much glue that it will rise up through the sides of the channel.

5) Starting at the carriage side, slide the cutting strip under the carriage and then move the carriage out of the way so you can position the cutting strip correctly.

6) Using the handle of the flathead screwdriver slide the screwdriver handle across the length of the cutting strip so that the cutting strip is at the same level everywhere. (otherwise, you might not have the same cutting pressure across the length of the cutting strip)

7) Wipe off any excess glue that might have come up the sides of the channel

8) Allow the glue to cure for 12 to 24 hours before using the cutter

How to Set Your Vinyl Cutter Blade Depth Correctly

In this video, we show how to correctly set your blade depth and Josh shows you his favorite tools that he used around the shop.

Interested in any of the products shown today?

Yellotools BodyGuard Knife for Vinyl Backers – PTFE Non-Stick Foot – https://uscutter.com/Yellotools-Bodyg…

Yellotools BodyGuard Knife Twin for Vinyl Backer Strip Cutting – https://uscutter.com/Yellotools-Bodyg…

Yellotools BodyGuard Knife Twin for Vinyl Backer Strip Cutting – PTFE Non-Stick Feet – https://uscutter.com/Yellotools-Bodyg…

Big Blue Aluminum Safety Ruler, 28″ to 96″ Sizes Available – https://uscutter.com/Big-Blue-Aluminu…

SnapCut Knife With Ratchet Lock – https://uscutter.com/SnapCut-Knife-Wi…

APPRoller Tape Application Roller- https://uscutter.com/APPRoller-Tape-A…

Greenie Cutting Mat, Double Sided Self Healing Cutting Mat – https://uscutter.com/Greenie-Cutting-…

Roland Compatible Blades – https://uscutter.com/value-cutter-bla…

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