Great quick video! Reminded to order the large storage envelopes and magnet sheets for the lovely dies included with this fantastic machine. Thanks for the tips! 😊
Cool machine, and useful tips. However, for such expensive tool and accessories, you should provide protective film for cutting pads. It is clear that they are already damaged, and they are not cheap to buy extra. Your engeniers should design it with durable protective foil or smth similar. Also, why do not you include cutting pads in your Boutique Sizzix embosing machine?? I am wondering are there any cutting pads that can be bought for this embosing
The cutting pads will mark over time but they will continue to work perfectly well! They are, however, a consumable item and will eventually need replacing but we have plenty of videos that share tips on how to get the best from them and to make them last longer. Any protective film will still get marked due to the amount of pressure from the roller but again, this doesn't ruin them, they will still work just fine.
Hello, you will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 We of course will do a video if we do bring out any other accessories for the Switch - Abbie, Sizzix
Yes the Bigz dies are compatible with the Switch. We would just say to take into consideration the thickness of the material you'd be using with the Bigz and this machine 🙂
On both tips and tricks videos, you both say not to use reverse button once the platform has gone through, but it might be helpful to know why. Could you fill us in on that?
Hi Cecilia! There are sensors inside the machine, meaning that if the sandwich passes these they will not be able to come back through the machine. Hope this helps! 😊 - Abbie, Sizzix
I was told by a authorized Sizziz dealer that using the reverse button after the sandwich completely passes through , it could damage the machine or ruin it.
Hi, I have been using my new machine for a month now, and the acrilic plate that goes on the top os curves even though I change it withe the one below. How can I get ir straight again?
Bu makineyle hangi plakaların ve aksesuarların kullanılabileceğini görmek için uyumluluk listemize bakın -www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Machine_Accessory_Compatability.pdf 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Hi Abbi, I have recently had the new Bigshot Switch and everywhere says dont use Cromb Pression plate in it, buy your saying yes we can, I would love one, but Im concerned as they say it will damage the machine, please put my mind at rest .Tthank you x
Hello! Yes you can use Sizzlits in the Big Shot Switch Plus. It would be the same sandwich as Thinlits and the instructions for this are in the booklet sold with the Switch Machine. As for Quickutz - You would have to check with the manufacturer to see if it's compatible with this machine. Hope that helps!
Hi Yvonne, we have a Magnetic Platform for wafer thin dies on our websites that hold Thinlits, Framelits and other wafer-thin, dies securely in place during cutting 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Hi Anne, Please contact our customer service team directly and they will be able to look into this for you. You can contact them here in the US: www.sizzix.com/contact/ or here in the UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/ Thank you 😊
@@sizzix Thank you, I tried this, but they weren't able to help me. They suggested a replacement, but I didn't buy it from Sizzix. Also, the machine works well and I love it
How do I use the Spellbinders Nesting Dies? I have used the recommended plates, but they will not go through my machine. I've only had my Switch a few weeks, & this problem is driving me crazy! HELP!!!
Hi Linda, unfortunately we can't advise on the use of competitor dies in our machines. If you wish to use other brands in any of the Sizzix systems we would advise checking with the manufacturer for further feedback 🙂
Help! I was using my smaller top plate in the Switch and they are all stuck! I have been able to wrench them out once before when my top acrylic plate was more warped than I thought but these won’t budge! I think that’s what happened today. Can you tell me what to do?
I used my new Magic Mat on the bottom and a too warped acrylic plate on the top. But it’s fine now…I saw a video where someone sent another plate lodged up against the stuck sandwich and it pushed everything through. I did that and it worked! I’m thrilled…and won’t be using my old, beat up warped plates. I have new ones and will use those!
So I don’t need to use the chrome baseplate with my intricate dies, unless I feel like it needs more pressure? Is that what I’m hearing? I want to start cutting with my machine as it arrived in the post today but I’m worried I won’t be able to use it without that baseplate
That's correct, the pressure of the Switch can handle intricate dies, if your die is very intricate you could try a chrome precision base plate but you should try without first 😊
Hi Diane, this is completely normal for the plates and eventually over time they will need replacing. However to help, try alternating the plates 🙂 - Steph, Sizzix
Please can you advise me about the cutting plates? I have had my Switch for about three months and I’m on my fourth set of plates. I know they are supposed to mark and even bend but all the former marks are coming out onto my card stock. This can’t be right surely?
Hi Sally! You could try and use a buffer card shim to help take the impact from the plates and protect the card stock. Alternatively, you could also take the die-cut and place it in a blank folded card and run it back though the machine, this helps to smooth out the surface of the card. Hope this helps! 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Yes Sally, I use a piece of scrap paper, basically photocopy paper, and place it on the plate that is scratched and then my CS and die down of course. That way it protects the CS from getting scratch marks. If my plates are really bad, I sometimes will place another sheet on top of the die that's face down. And remember, to always rotate the plate that has all the scratch marks and warping, including turning it from front to back. If you start doing this as soon as you start using the plates, the warping is minimized. Hope that helps.
Hello! It does not come with a magnetic plate as standard but you can purchase our magnetic platforms which will work with it: US/Canada: www.sizzix.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?is_product=1&q=magnetic+platform&tag_machine_compatibility=1316 UK: www.sizzix.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?is_product=1&q=magnetic+platform&tag_machine_compatibility=1316 Outside of these areas, please speak to your local retailer: www.sizzix.com/gmapstrlocator If you'd like to find out more, please see our Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus hub here: www.sizzix.com/sizzix-switch-machine-overview
Please check out our compatibility charts here to check what kinds of dies and materials work best with your Switch: www.sizzix.com/product-compatibility
Switch Plus, 24 ince ışıklı kalıp seti, 3-D Dokulu İzlenimler Kabartma Klasörü, temel Kesme Pedleri ve bir Platform içeren bir başlangıç kiti ile birlikte gelir 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Yes the Extended Multipurpose Platform and Extended Platform work with the Switch machine. You can see which accessories are compatible with our machines here www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Machine_Accessory_Compatability.pdf 🙂
Hello, you will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 We of course will do a video if we do bring out any other accessories for the Switch - Abbie, Sizzix
My name is Trish although my account says Brian. (My hubby) my question is regarding embossing mats. Will a larger embossing mat be coming out so I can emboss with some of my larger stencils? Also a larger embossing plate?
Hi Trish, our Part 1 of the Switch Tips & Tricks series explored embossing! You will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 - Abbie, Sizzix
Hi, While other branded dies and embossing folders may be used with the Sizzix Die Cutting and Embossing machines we cannot suggest which sandwiches, or if any shims are required for the perfect cut. We can however share the best ways to cut with Sizzix technologies and you can find our compatibility table on the Sizzix website 🙂 - Abbie, Sizzix
Hey Bronwyn....I would try adding a cardstock shim, or 2, to see if that helps first. Just keep playing with the sandwich, slowly increasing the thickness, before say trying to add say an additional plate. I know I had issues with another brand of an electric cutting machine that I have, that was actually 'cutting' the 'embossed' lines in the die instead of 'impressing them'. I ended up having to take out the magnetic shim in the sandwich, and then it worked fine. I hope this helps as I know it can be frustrating. Happy crafting
I'm on my second Big Shot Switch Plus, first one was returned to Sizzix after I explained my problem. I'm reading over the "booklet" that comes with the machine because I want to cut with a Impresslits die. The sandwich shows (bottom to top) Big Shot Switch Plus Platform, Adapter Pad B, a cutting pad, the embossing folder, and another cutting pad. The instructions for the 3D folders mentions the same Adapter Pad B but only 1 cutting pad (I expected that, most machines only use 1 cutting pad for 3D embossing folders. MY QUESTION: What is the Adapter Pad B? I received the Adapter Pad A with my machines, but no Adapter Pad B. What is it for, is it interchangeable with Adapter Pad A? I don't want to take a chance of breaking this machine. TIA
Hey Linda, Sorry to hear you're experiences issues with your machine. Please can you contact our customer service team, they will be happy able to help you with Adapter b. Thanks!☺️
@@sizzix Thanks. I've been in touch with Luke and he did some research. The B adaptor is NOT needed with the switch. The sandwich for the Impresslets is base plate and two cutting plates if I remember his reply correctly. I did tell him that another person in RUclips comments had the same issue and I suggested that Sizzix issue a statement correcting the incorrect information on the booklet.
I have just recently bought Sizzix switch plus machines and the plastic bass plates are completely unusable they have warped so badly they no longer work in the machine I’ve hardly use them I bought some more and the same thing is happening I can’t keep buying £20 worth of plastic base plates i’ve looked at the video and as far as I’m concerned I’m doing exactly the same as your demonstrations i’ve also got an E bosser which I’ve had for years i’ve never had any problem with the plastic base plates
Hi Gaynor, sorry to hear that this keeps happening with your plates! To help prevent them warping we suggest flipping and alternating the plates over and try placing your dies in a different corner of the plate each time you cut 🙂
Yes I have done that it makes no difference it’s so badly bent after literally a couple of days use I have sent it back with a letter telling the company to contact the manufacturer as there is something clearly wrong either the machine is too strong for the plastic plates or the plastic plates are inferior product I’m not sure which. thanks for your help🧐
Hi Alison, as the plates are consumables this is completely normal. To help make the plates last longer take a look at these RUclips videos: ruclips.net/video/Szjo74XwQZU/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/_QFzEx8ALx8/видео.html 🙂
I've had a Big Shot for years with barely any warping. The Switch Plus plates warped terribly on the first pass. My cutting plate looks like a giant bubble - nothing even close to what is shown in this video - and not anything like what I'm used to on the Big Shot. It makes it impossible to put more than one item because the cutting plate shifts all over the place when I'm about to feed it through the machine. I'm using dies that are the same dies I use in the Big Shot. The pressure was so great on the first pass that the non-cutting plate has permanent impressions from the top of the die and makes marks on anything I put through it. I'm glad to see that I can use the Big Shot plates in the Switch because I'm just not happy with the big plates. I can use my Big Shot plates for months/years and I don't get any warping. One use of the Switch ones and they are kinda non-functional. They work, but not well. Is there any way to adjust the tightness of the rollers so it's not putting as much pressure on the plates? @@sizzix
Yes you can! Check out our dies and materials compatibility chart for more information www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Material_Die_and_Machine_Compatabilty.pdf 🙂
I find that my plates are warping way faster than when I use my regular big shot (yes i understand the concept of pressure). How can I avoid this and have my plates be long lasting again? I don't want to have to buy plates more frequently. Thanks.
Hi Lorrie, this is completely normal and all our machines will leave marks onto your cutting plates. Yes, with the switch it does happen faster than other machines due to the high amount of pressure - as Rosalie's comment explains. As the plates are a consumable item they will require replacing after a certain amount of use. We can put together a video to talk about this and steps you can take to prevent this as much as you can but unfortunately it will happen ☺ - Abbie, Sizzix
@@sizzix no this is different. The non-cutting edge of the dies should not get pressed into the non cutting plate. I spoke with your customer service yesterday and was advised to return it as a defective machine.
Lorrie I have had the same exact experience you are having. Have had manual big shot for years and my plates are still perfectly flat, no huge issues with the top plate having impressions left by my die. I don’t mind abit of warping and understand that that can happen. I contacted sizzix and told them my issue. It’s like a huge divot from the die on my top plate and it’s making the machine pretty unusable. 6 emails back And fourth and fobbed off. Very disappointed.
Jeg har købt en maskine fra en forhandler her i Danmark. Elsker min maskine men den skærer så hårdt at det går gennem og op i anden plade samt skuffen går løs og hælder sætter den ind igen og vupti næste gang den bruges det samme der kommer også mærker af afskæring på de steder der ikke er skåret ud hvad kan jeg gøre med min maskine. Ikke til at sende til jer fra Danmark. Jeg er ellers så glad ved den men at den skære så hårdt at den ødelægger skuffe og plader har haft min maskine 1 måned og 20 dage og har brugt 2 gange plader allerede da de bukker så hurtig og h us jeg ikke skifter ødelægger den mine die. Håber i kan hjælpe mig hvad jeg gør. På forhånd tak
Hej! Vi er så kede af dette! Kontakt venligst vores kundeservice-team direkte, og de vil være i stand til at undersøge dette for dig. Du kan kontakte dem her i US: www.sizzix.com/contact/ eller her i UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/ Tak skal du have 😊
I am hoping that through this channel I can get in contact with Sizzix. I have been trying to get a phone number to contact them because the chrome precision base plate as fantastic as the chrome part is the piece that is glued to it. It is adhered to it with SON, some type of adhesive That plates however, it is made out of plastic or some other material is cracking and then it curls like curling ribbon away from the chrome plate while the chrome plate is still fully perfectly flat. I had just done a review on how fantastic these plates were as I had bought two of them and it was a very short time after I did a great review for these, that one by one, both of my plates did the exact same thing that the customers question I was reviewing his complaint was that his was doing the same thing they were cracking, and then curling a part not the chrome part, the plastic with the directions on it that is adhered to the chrome plate. So I hope that Sizzix is monitoring this channel and that they can reach out to me because this is what we have all that on a diet cutting machine have waited for is a plate that will not mark up your card stock particularly mirror, cardstock, and one that will not work. The chrome plate does both of these things and is the answer to our dreams. But the plastic piece that you would hear to. It is a necessary, and had I kept both plates. I would have tried to adhere the chrome to the chrome and see if that would have fix the problem. Unfortunately, I was able to send one back, but it was stuck with the other defective plate so I am hoping to reach out to Sizzix through this channel and get some help with this very well known problem. If this has not happened to you yet, I guarantee you if you die cut enough, it will. It is a true shame because the answer lies within the chrome plate so I hope Sizzix is working on this now and I would like to hear a reply to my comment from Sizzix as far as what is being done for this problem. Thank you.
@@cheryllambourne2194 I have had sizzix web address on my desk for months so I can try to get an email out to them and photos and just haven’t had time when I think of it. But I’m going to. Why even need the plastic plate? I wonder if they could weld together a piece of the same chromed metal only thinner on the bottom, or just make it thicker with no plastic piece at all. But they are fantastic for not marking up foil and the chrome doesn’t bend! Just that stupid plastic! Makes you think they never tested this out! I used 2 plates for a short time and that was awesome too. Because it doesn’t get cut up! But they must not care. I posted that commercial so long ago, right after the video and not a single reply- a big company like that! Corporations these days are all about one thing/ it starts with a big fat G!
Hi, Please contact our customer service team directly and they will be able to look into this for you. You can contact them here in the US: www.sizzix.com/contact/ or here in the UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/ Thank you 😊
Does it really matter if the cutting edge of the dies are up or down? Also, what about a magnetic plate?
More great tips. Thanks
Thank you. I was wondering also about using the precision base plate in the Switch & you just answered it.
Great! Please let us know if you have any further questions 😊 - Abbie, Sizzix
Great tips and tricks ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx
My dream machine. I have a manual big shot but getting too old to crank now.
Great video ….i ordered my switch ..waiting for it to to be delivered …
Very helpful, thanks heaps 🎉
Awesome I used the chrome precision plate in my Switch a few days ago 😃 I 😍 the Switch. Thanks for the tips video
Great quick video! Reminded to order the large storage envelopes and magnet sheets for the lovely dies included with this fantastic machine. Thanks for the tips! 😊
Very helpful!
Can fabric and fabrics lined with fusible interfacing be cut using this machine?
Hello, just got my Switch for Christmas and was allowed to use it early, yay! Can a metal shim be used with the Switch?
Love it!!!
Can i use my steel or metal dies in the switch plus or can I only use sizzix dies.
Cool machine, and useful tips. However, for such expensive tool and accessories, you should provide protective film for cutting pads. It is clear that they are already damaged, and they are not cheap to buy extra. Your engeniers should design it with durable protective foil or smth similar. Also, why do not you include cutting pads in your Boutique Sizzix embosing machine?? I am wondering are there any cutting pads that can be bought for this embosing
The cutting pads will mark over time but they will continue to work perfectly well! They are, however, a consumable item and will eventually need replacing but we have plenty of videos that share tips on how to get the best from them and to make them last longer. Any protective film will still get marked due to the amount of pressure from the roller but again, this doesn't ruin them, they will still work just fine.
would like to see more tips on the switch machine especially partial die cutting.
Thanks for your feedback Helen! ☺ - Abbie, Sizzix
I just got the Switch machine and it came with a clear A plate. Is this intended to be able to use instead of the A adapter plate?
I would like to know if you can use the magnetic platform with the switch?
Hello, Yes you can! - Abbie, Sizzix
Will the precision plate come in a larger size to cover the cutting plates for switch
Hello, you will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 We of course will do a video if we do bring out any other accessories for the Switch - Abbie, Sizzix
What about the biggie dies? This is wonderful that you are showing us this machine:) tfs stay safe and God Bless:)
Yes the Bigz dies are compatible with the Switch. We would just say to take into consideration the thickness of the material you'd be using with the Bigz and this machine 🙂
@@sizzix is there a video on how to run it through the machine? I only cut paper and maybe felt. Ty:)
@@barbaraharrold5361 You can check out our first Switch tips and tricks video here ruclips.net/video/bhTnqOCh1PA/видео.html :)
Can I use the magnetic platform with the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Switch?
I am asking this also!
Hello, Yes you can! - Abbie, Sizzix
On both tips and tricks videos, you both say not to use reverse button once the platform has gone through, but it might be helpful to know why. Could you fill us in on that?
Hi Cecilia! There are sensors inside the machine, meaning that if the sandwich passes these they will not be able to come back through the machine. Hope this helps! 😊 - Abbie, Sizzix
I was told by a authorized Sizziz dealer that using the reverse button after the sandwich completely passes through , it could damage the machine or ruin it.
Can you run Accuquilt dies through the switch like you can the big shot plus?
Could I use some of the templates to cut fabric for quilting
We recommend our Bigz Dies for cutting fabric but these can be used in the Big Shot Switch as well :)
Can I use a heartfelt creation mould?
Hi, I have been using my new machine for a month now, and the acrilic plate that goes on the top os curves even though I change it withe the one below. How can I get ir straight again?
Diger modelde ki plaka ve yükselticiler bu makina da kullanılabilir mi
Bu makineyle hangi plakaların ve aksesuarların kullanılabileceğini görmek için uyumluluk listemize bakın -www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Machine_Accessory_Compatability.pdf 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
What do I do if the big shot plus gets stuck?
Salam everyone! what is price? Design working on products name?what is electric machine?
Hi Abbi, I have recently had the new Bigshot Switch and everywhere says dont use Cromb Pression plate in it, buy your saying yes we can, I would love one, but Im concerned as they say it will damage the machine, please put my mind at rest .Tthank you x
How do I cut sizzlits? And can I cut quickutz dies with this machine?
Hello! Yes you can use Sizzlits in the Big Shot Switch Plus. It would be the same sandwich as Thinlits and the instructions for this are in the booklet sold with the Switch Machine. As for Quickutz - You would have to check with the manufacturer to see if it's compatible with this machine. Hope that helps!
When will you come out with a magnetic platform for dies?
Hi Yvonne, we have a Magnetic Platform for wafer thin dies on our websites that hold Thinlits, Framelits and other wafer-thin, dies securely in place during cutting 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Thanks for the great tips. Is it possible to fix the light on my power switch? I love my machine
Hi Anne, Please contact our customer service team directly and they will be able to look into this for you.
You can contact them here in the US: www.sizzix.com/contact/ or here in the UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/ Thank you 😊
@@sizzix Thank you, I tried this, but they weren't able to help me. They suggested a replacement, but I didn't buy it from Sizzix. Also, the machine works well and I love it
I’m in Western Australia where can I buy replacement plates for the A4 switch machine
Hi Marie, You can check your local stores here: sizzix.co.uk/gmapstrlocator 😀
what is the name of the smaller base plate, I am trying to find one that would work with my switch ?
why not make the storage big enough to keep the die brush in?
Can we use the big shot plus magnetic platform?
Sure can 😊
Can u use the magnetic plate in the machine also?
Hi Eirene, Yes you can! - Abbie, Sizzix
How do I use the Spellbinders Nesting Dies? I have used the recommended plates, but they will not go through my machine. I've only had my Switch a few weeks, & this problem is driving me crazy! HELP!!!
Hi Linda, unfortunately we can't advise on the use of competitor dies in our machines. If you wish to use other brands in any of the Sizzix systems we would advise checking with the manufacturer for further feedback 🙂
Help! I was using my smaller top plate in the Switch and they are all stuck! I have been able to wrench them out once before when my top acrylic plate was more warped than I thought but these won’t budge! I think that’s what happened today. Can you tell me what to do?
Curious on this question and the answer. Did you use just a smaller top plate, or the whole sandwich?
I used my new Magic Mat on the bottom and a too warped acrylic plate on the top. But it’s fine now…I saw a video where someone sent another plate lodged up against the stuck sandwich and it pushed everything through. I did that and it worked! I’m thrilled…and won’t be using my old, beat up warped plates. I have new ones and will use those!
So I don’t need to use the chrome baseplate with my intricate dies, unless I feel like it needs more pressure? Is that what I’m hearing? I want to start cutting with my machine as it arrived in the post today but I’m worried I won’t be able to use it without that baseplate
That's correct, the pressure of the Switch can handle intricate dies, if your die is very intricate you could try a chrome precision base plate but you should try without first 😊
My plates have really buckled love the machine though
Hi Diane, this is completely normal for the plates and eventually over time they will need replacing. However to help, try alternating the plates 🙂 - Steph, Sizzix
Can you cut vinyl with that machine
Please can you advise me about the cutting plates? I have had my Switch for about three months and I’m on my fourth set of plates. I know they are supposed to mark and even bend but all the former marks are coming out onto my card stock. This can’t be right surely?
Hi Sally! You could try and use a buffer card shim to help take the impact from the plates and protect the card stock. Alternatively, you could also take the die-cut and place it in a blank folded card and run it back though the machine, this helps to smooth out the surface of the card. Hope this helps! 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
@@sizzix thank you I will try.
Yes Sally, I use a piece of scrap paper, basically photocopy paper, and place it on the plate that is scratched and then my CS and die down of course. That way it protects the CS from getting scratch marks. If my plates are really bad, I sometimes will place another sheet on top of the die that's face down. And remember, to always rotate the plate that has all the scratch marks and warping, including turning it from front to back. If you start doing this as soon as you start using the plates, the warping is minimized. Hope that helps.
@@NancyLynn thank you.
8:04 please help my sizzix swich won’t let me load won’t start I have follow all instructions
Please contact our customer service department who will be happy to help you! www.sizzix.com/contact/
Does this machine have a magnetic plate?
Hello! It does not come with a magnetic plate as standard but you can purchase our magnetic platforms which will work with it:
US/Canada: www.sizzix.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?is_product=1&q=magnetic+platform&tag_machine_compatibility=1316
UK: www.sizzix.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/index/?is_product=1&q=magnetic+platform&tag_machine_compatibility=1316
Outside of these areas, please speak to your local retailer: www.sizzix.com/gmapstrlocator
If you'd like to find out more, please see our Sizzix Big Shot Switch Plus hub here: www.sizzix.com/sizzix-switch-machine-overview
Can this one use my fabric dies.
Please check out our compatibility charts here to check what kinds of dies and materials work best with your Switch: www.sizzix.com/product-compatibility
Thank You@@sizzix
Bu makina ile almam gereken parçalar nelerdir acil cevap verebilir misiniz
Switch Plus, 24 ince ışıklı kalıp seti, 3-D Dokulu İzlenimler Kabartma Klasörü, temel Kesme Pedleri ve bir Platform içeren bir başlangıç kiti ile birlikte gelir 😊 - Steph, Sizzix
Can I use the extended magic mat/ platform with the sizzix switch machine?
Yes the Extended Multipurpose Platform and Extended Platform work with the Switch machine. You can see which accessories are compatible with our machines here www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Machine_Accessory_Compatability.pdf 🙂
Will Sizzix be making sticky grid sheets sized for this machine?
Hello, you will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 We of course will do a video if we do bring out any other accessories for the Switch - Abbie, Sizzix
My name is Trish although my account says Brian. (My hubby) my question is regarding embossing mats. Will a larger embossing mat be coming out so I can emboss with some of my larger stencils? Also a larger embossing plate?
Hi Trish, our Part 1 of the Switch Tips & Tricks series explored embossing! You will need to keep updated with our launches to see if we bring any of these out! 😁 - Abbie, Sizzix
Is this auto volt? 110v-240v?
My sizzix swich won’t start when I put plates in please help
Please contact our customer service department who will be happy to help you! www.sizzix.com/contact/
My 3d spellbinders embossing folder did not leave much of an impression. Would I need to add another level?
Hi, While other branded dies and embossing folders may be used with the Sizzix Die Cutting and Embossing machines we cannot suggest which sandwiches, or if any shims are required for the perfect cut. We can however share the best ways to cut with Sizzix technologies and you can find our compatibility table on the Sizzix website 🙂 - Abbie, Sizzix
Hey Bronwyn....I would try adding a cardstock shim, or 2, to see if that helps first. Just keep playing with the sandwich, slowly increasing the thickness, before say trying to add say an additional plate. I know I had issues with another brand of an electric cutting machine that I have, that was actually 'cutting' the 'embossed' lines in the die instead of 'impressing them'. I ended up having to take out the magnetic shim in the sandwich, and then it worked fine. I hope this helps as I know it can be frustrating. Happy crafting
Thank you all for your answers for me, which I will try.
I'm on my second Big Shot Switch Plus, first one was returned to Sizzix after I explained my problem. I'm reading over the "booklet" that comes with the machine because I want to cut with a Impresslits die. The sandwich shows (bottom to top) Big Shot Switch Plus Platform, Adapter Pad B, a cutting pad, the embossing folder, and another cutting pad. The instructions for the 3D folders mentions the same Adapter Pad B but only 1 cutting pad (I expected that, most machines only use 1 cutting pad for 3D embossing folders. MY QUESTION: What is the Adapter Pad B? I received the Adapter Pad A with my machines, but no Adapter Pad B. What is it for, is it interchangeable with Adapter Pad A? I don't want to take a chance of breaking this machine. TIA
Hey Linda, Sorry to hear you're experiences issues with your machine. Please can you contact our customer service team, they will be happy able to help you with Adapter b. Thanks!☺️
@@sizzix Thanks. I've been in touch with Luke and he did some research. The B adaptor is NOT needed with the switch. The sandwich for the Impresslets is base plate and two cutting plates if I remember his reply correctly. I did tell him that another person in RUclips comments had the same issue and I suggested that Sizzix issue a statement correcting the incorrect information on the booklet.
On the die set of the florals, what is the rectangle piece?
It has me baffled as well.
Hi Deana, It is for the centre of the flowers! Pete shows you in this video how to use it at around 18:07 😊 ruclips.net/video/UYHXksw9TB8/видео.html
I have just recently bought Sizzix switch plus machines and the plastic bass plates are completely unusable they have warped so badly they no longer work in the machine I’ve hardly use them I bought some more and the same thing is happening
I can’t keep buying £20 worth of plastic base plates i’ve looked at the video and as far as I’m concerned I’m doing exactly the same as your demonstrations i’ve also got an E bosser which I’ve had for years i’ve never had any problem with the plastic base plates
Hi Gaynor, sorry to hear that this keeps happening with your plates! To help prevent them warping we suggest flipping and alternating the plates over and try placing your dies in a different corner of the plate each time you cut 🙂
Yes I have done that it makes no difference it’s so badly bent after literally a couple of days use I have sent it back with a letter telling the company to contact the manufacturer as there is something clearly wrong either the machine is too strong for the plastic plates or the plastic plates are inferior product I’m not sure which. thanks for your help🧐
I have been having huge issues with my plates warping after only a few cuts which is making me crazy
Hi Alison, as the plates are consumables this is completely normal. To help make the plates last longer take a look at these RUclips videos: ruclips.net/video/Szjo74XwQZU/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/_QFzEx8ALx8/видео.html 🙂
I've had a Big Shot for years with barely any warping. The Switch Plus plates warped terribly on the first pass. My cutting plate looks like a giant bubble - nothing even close to what is shown in this video - and not anything like what I'm used to on the Big Shot. It makes it impossible to put more than one item because the cutting plate shifts all over the place when I'm about to feed it through the machine. I'm using dies that are the same dies I use in the Big Shot. The pressure was so great on the first pass that the non-cutting plate has permanent impressions from the top of the die and makes marks on anything I put through it. I'm glad to see that I can use the Big Shot plates in the Switch because I'm just not happy with the big plates. I can use my Big Shot plates for months/years and I don't get any warping. One use of the Switch ones and they are kinda non-functional. They work, but not well. Is there any way to adjust the tightness of the rollers so it's not putting as much pressure on the plates? @@sizzix
Can I use bigz dies with this machine?
Yes you can! Check out our dies and materials compatibility chart for more information www.sizzix.co.uk/media/uploads/cms/uk/Compatibility-Charts/Material_Die_and_Machine_Compatabilty.pdf 🙂
I am finding that the machine has so much pressure it actually impresses my dies into my top plate. Is this normal
I have never had this before in any other machine. It doesn’t take any time for my top plate to become misshaped.
I find that my plates are warping way faster than when I use my regular big shot (yes i understand the concept of pressure). How can I avoid this and have my plates be long lasting again? I don't want to have to buy plates more frequently. Thanks.
Hi Lorrie, this is completely normal and all our machines will leave marks onto your cutting plates. Yes, with the switch it does happen faster than other machines due to the high amount of pressure - as Rosalie's comment explains. As the plates are a consumable item they will require replacing after a certain amount of use. We can put together a video to talk about this and steps you can take to prevent this as much as you can but unfortunately it will happen ☺ - Abbie, Sizzix
@@sizzix no this is different. The non-cutting edge of the dies should not get pressed into the non cutting plate. I spoke with your customer service yesterday and was advised to return it as a defective machine.
Lorrie I have had the same exact experience you are having. Have had manual big shot for years and my plates are still perfectly flat, no huge issues with the top plate having impressions left by my die. I don’t mind abit of warping and understand that that can happen. I contacted sizzix and told them my issue. It’s like a huge divot from the die on my top plate and it’s making the machine pretty unusable. 6 emails back And fourth and fobbed off. Very disappointed.
Jeg har købt en maskine fra en forhandler her i Danmark. Elsker min maskine men den skærer så hårdt at det går gennem og op i anden plade samt skuffen går løs og hælder sætter den ind igen og vupti næste gang den bruges det samme der kommer også mærker af afskæring på de steder der ikke er skåret ud hvad kan jeg gøre med min maskine. Ikke til at sende til jer fra Danmark. Jeg er ellers så glad ved den men at den skære så hårdt at den ødelægger skuffe og plader har haft min maskine 1 måned og 20 dage og har brugt 2 gange plader allerede da de bukker så hurtig og h us jeg ikke skifter ødelægger den mine die. Håber i kan hjælpe mig hvad jeg gør. På forhånd tak
Hej! Vi er så kede af dette! Kontakt venligst vores kundeservice-team direkte, og de vil være i stand til at undersøge dette for dig.
Du kan kontakte dem her i US: www.sizzix.com/contact/
eller her i UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/
Tak skal du have 😊
Unless you have a physical disability, I don't understand the need for an electric cutter. Are people that lazy that they won't crank a handle!?
As you said, it's especially helpful for those who find a crank handle difficult but it's really just a personal preference! :)
I am hoping that through this channel I can get in contact with Sizzix. I have been trying to get a phone number to contact them because the chrome precision base plate as fantastic as the chrome part is the piece that is glued to it. It is adhered to it with SON, some type of adhesive That plates however, it is made out of plastic or some other material is cracking and then it curls like curling ribbon away from the chrome plate while the chrome plate is still fully perfectly flat. I had just done a review on how fantastic these plates were as I had bought two of them and it was a very short time after I did a great review for these, that one by one, both of my plates did the exact same thing that the customers question I was reviewing his complaint was that his was doing the same thing they were cracking, and then curling a part not the chrome part, the plastic with the directions on it that is adhered to the chrome plate. So I hope that Sizzix is monitoring this channel and that they can reach out to me because this is what we have all that on a diet cutting machine have waited for is a plate that will not mark up your card stock particularly mirror, cardstock, and one that will not work. The chrome plate does both of these things and is the answer to our dreams. But the plastic piece that you would hear to. It is a necessary, and had I kept both plates. I would have tried to adhere the chrome to the chrome and see if that would have fix the problem. Unfortunately, I was able to send one back, but it was stuck with the other defective plate so I am hoping to reach out to Sizzix through this channel and get some help with this very well known problem. If this has not happened to you yet, I guarantee you if you die cut enough, it will. It is a true shame because the answer lies within the chrome plate so I hope Sizzix is working on this now and I would like to hear a reply to my comment from Sizzix as far as what is being done for this problem. Thank you.
I have that same problem with the chrome plate separating from the black part. Is there any improvement being done to help this Sizzix Switch user?
@@cheryllambourne2194 I have had sizzix web address on my desk for months so I can try to get an email out to them and photos and just haven’t had time when I think of it. But I’m going to. Why even need the plastic plate? I wonder if they could weld together a piece of the same chromed metal only thinner on the bottom, or just make it thicker with no plastic piece at all. But they are fantastic for not marking up foil and the chrome doesn’t bend! Just that stupid plastic! Makes you think they never tested this out! I used 2 plates for a short time and that was awesome too. Because it doesn’t get cut up! But they must not care. I posted that commercial so long ago, right after the video and not a single reply- a big company like that! Corporations these days are all about one thing/ it starts with a big fat G!
What can I do, my plates are not straight again?
Hi, Please contact our customer service team directly and they will be able to look into this for you.
You can contact them here in the US: www.sizzix.com/contact/ or here in the UK & Europe: www.sizzix.co.uk/contact/ Thank you 😊