Double sided cutting plates? Advise please

[wavejumper]

I am thinking getting a "'double sided" die from Craftstash on sale from Sara's Collection. She has a whole bunch of them. They are for Gemini machines-I have one.

They require the use of TWO sets of cutting plates-one specifically for double sided dies and then a regular set. Sounds like a really fat sandwich.

Does anyone have experience with the double-sided dies? The idea is that you do two cuts at the same time.

Do we really need this second set of plates (about $24)? Could they be used on other cutting machines?

[Diana D]

Well, I learned something new today. Tell me more about a double-sided die. I've never heard of one.

[blindstamper]

I don't know if this will help...I used my 2 regular plates in my Bigshot...worked fine.

[wavejumper]

Here's a link to Crafters Companion and Sara doing the double sided die cutting. I think this concept is under a year old. You will see her use 2 sets of cutting plates.

[wavejumper]

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Originally Posted by blindstamper

I don't know if this will help...I used my 2 regular plates in my Bigshot...worked fine.

That is exactly what I wanted to find out! Thanks! So you just put paper on both sides of the die and ran it? No shims?

[dmcg]

I have never enjoyed working with double-sided stamps.

[mac4551]

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Originally Posted by dmcg

I have never enjoyed working with double-sided stamps.

I have never seen double sided stamps... I have a couple of two step stamps though. I bought the double sided plate and use it in my Gemini Jr with my 'regular' dies... that plate doesn't warp. (Yes, I flip and rotate my regular plates with every cut but they all warp horribly).

[wavejumper]

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Originally Posted by mac4551

I have never seen double sided stamps... I have a couple of two step stamps though. I bought the double sided plate and use it in my Gemini Jr with my 'regular' dies... that plate doesn't warp. (Yes, I flip and rotate my regular plates with every cut but they all warp horribly).

That's interesting. Warping is that old perennial problem. Thanks

[uncbballfan]

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Originally Posted by wavejumper

That's interesting. Warping is that old perennial problem. Thanks

Margot, I've been using these plates exclusively for a year now: 2 of the green ones meant for double-sided dies and 2 regular Gemini plates. NO WARPING!!! (I don't have any double-sided dies.) These plates are wonderful , and I'm surprised it's not being shouted from the rooftops!

Linda

[wavejumper]

Thanks Lisa! That is really good to know!