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gx-24 question - do I need a different blade/pressure for twill?



 
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Old August 8th, 2007 Aug 8, 2007 10:33:02 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default gx-24 question - do I need a different blade/pressure for twill?

right now i'm using my gx-24 to cut my heat transfer images. i haven't tried yet but i was wondering if i can cut twill and vinyl without changing the blade? pressure?
 
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For sign vinyl, thinner t-shirt vinyl and transfer paper you can use a 45 degree blade, but for twill and heavier t-shirt vinyl you are going to probably want to use a 60 degree blade.
 
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For sign vinyl, thinner t-shirt vinyl and transfer paper you can use a 45 degree blade, but for twill and heavier t-shirt vinyl you are going to probably want to use a 60 degree blade.
thanks for responding. would i have 2 change the pressure or just buy a 60 deg blade and replace it when i cut twill?
 
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thanks for responding. would i have 2 change the pressure or just buy a 60 deg blade and replace it when i cut twill?
You may have to adjust the pressure for the twill. Always do a few test cuts to make sure it's set correctly.
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