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I have one and it is wonderful. You do have to get the hang of it. Don't push too hard when setting eyelets and they look wonderful. Too much umph and it doesn't look as nice. I have been setting eyelets like crazy since I got one. I always had to drag out the mat, the hammer, the setter, etc now just one tool. I love new things and always look at them and say wouldn't that be nice to get but... I would say take the plunge and get one. I found mine at Archivers and used a 25% off coupon!!
OK... I broke down and bought one today.... Let me tell you what made it worth every penny for me.... I have a silent setter, but it won't set my CTMH eyelets (after 3 years as a demo for them, I *DO* have every color! LOL!). The Crop-a-dile WILL set my CTMH eyelets! WOO HOO!!!!! DH said he is so happy he never needs to hear me pound eyelets again he's taking me to dinner at Red Lobster tonight! OK... so he was most likely just looking for an excuse to eat out, but I'll take it!!!!!
Just wanted to add my .02 -- I love mine. I punched holes in a tin today without any effort at all. And the Target $1 spot has tins at .50 right now. LOL
I got mine from Cindy's store http://cgi.ebay.com/Crop-A-Dile-sile...QQcmdZViewItem
The shipping was fast and she is great to work with.
If you want to use your eyelets or punch holes -- you won't be disappointed in this.
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Originally Posted by emarj
How thick of a chipboard can it cut through? Is anyone familiar enough with bookboard to tell me if it would work on it? And can it set other companies' eyelets or do you have to purchase the ones they sell with it? These are the two questions stopping me from running out and buying it.
can someone please answer these questions....and this one, it appears to only have a short reach, is that correct?
thanks....inquiring minds need to know...
can someone please answer these questions....and this one, it appears to only have a short reach, is that correct?
thanks....inquiring minds need to know...
I don't have any bookboard to try it on, but you are correct, it only has a short reach.
I punched mine through chipboard (I don't know what bookbaord thickness is), and a sheet of thick acrylic - and tin with EASE.
It does have a short reach.
I have the Home Pro LR now and will use that or the Silent Setter for long reach - but this Crop-a-dile is worth the $$ to me just for punching the holes ! It is like butter - no effort at all, amazing. I want to decorate some of my dd's jeans next!
I've tried it with all different companies of eyelets and it did them all great - have to learn how much pressure to use on the various 'toughness' of the metals, but it is a fun fun tool....
I went to my LSS this week and the owner showed my friend and I how it would punch through a whole paper bag book with several bags in it, all at one time. That was impressive. So impressive, that my friend agreed to buy it, since I bought the Fastenater stapler a couple of weeks ago and we can share them!
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So you really think it's worth it?? What makes it so much better than the SU toolkit and the silent eyelet setter (I have both). I just looked at that online site someone mentioned, and they show a bunch of new products, including a portable scrapping station, but when you highlight the item, it only shows you a large picture, and no price! Talk me into buying it and tell me the best (meaning cheapest) place to buy it!! Thanks, everyone!
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So you really think it's worth it?? What makes it so much better than the SU toolkit and the silent eyelet setter (I have both).
How 'bout talking you out of it?? ;)
Seriously, the only reason I can see to have one is that it puches tin, chipboard, and leather. Otherwise, the reach is short, actually setting the eyelet/snap is a pain, and you already have 2 anywhere-style punches.
My DL bought it and has left it in my playroom to use, and it still sits in its package from Natl. Scrapbook Day, which was several weeks ago.
I think you should see if anyone you know has one and try it. I had a ton of eyelets that were sitting in the drawer because it was a pain to do it, I have the SU tool kit- still a multi tool process and LOUD! This only has about a 1 inch reach +/- but it has been working great for me! I even made a swap card (12 of them) with 2 eyelets each- quick and easy.
Don't buy it if you have doubts but for me it makes me use the eyelets I had-FYI many kinds...Making Memories, SU, cheapies from Walmart and another set from a bulk store.
Happy Stampin'!
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I saw this at Hobby Lobby the other day ... and then I saw it at GASC in Arlington ... and the thing that kept me from buying it is the short reach ... I have the eyelet setter from www.readysettools.com and have had it for 2 or 3 years now and love it ... I have punched leather belts and chip board (like the Bazzill chips, etc) with it and it has 3 different sizes of holes but I have not found eyelets yet it will not set ... I decided after watching the demo that I didn't need it ... I know that is shocking but I actually said no to a new gadget ...
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Hobby Lobby has them for $24.99, and you can print a 40% off coupon online now good for June 26-July 2. Evidently starting the 26th they're going to be having a big 4th of July sale!! It shows what will be on sale online.
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I have this and I absolutely love it. I sat there the other night and just kept punching holes and setting eyelets all around a piece of cardstock. I have the silent setter which is great for reaching an inner area but this crop a dial is just so easy.............I could set 50 eyelets and not bat an eye with this thing. And it sets every kind of eyelet that I've tried so far. The only thing is that when I used it with MM eyelets, it seemed to smoosh the back of them more then usual........Am I pushing it too hard? If I am then this thing is even better.............<grin>
I LOVE my crop-a-dile. As soon as I saw it at CHA in Jan, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It makes setting eyelets a breeze! I set 100 eyelets today with no problems! It also punches through multiple sheets of cardstock at one time as well as acrylic and chipboard with no problems. It's an awesome tool!
Ok, before I make a mistake again on a gadget, (like my cricut machine I sold after 2 days), has anyone used the new Crop A Dile? It's supposed to set eyelets, snaps,ect in one little squeeze of the handle. It is $26.99 so if anyone has used this, could you tell me what you thought of it. Thanks in advance!!!
I saw it a couple of weeks ago at my LSS> When I picked it up I was unable to get one hand to work it. It is too wide spred and too hard to squeeze closed.
I have the Silent Setter and I can do that one just fine.
Others may do great with the Crop-A-Dile. I would most certianly want see it in person before I bought it.
Karen
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I agree that the cropadile is a little tricky. It won't reach very far into your page either. BUT...cropadile does have some GOOD points too. It will easily cut through any thickness of chipboard. It also will cut through metal tins or coffee cans. I think this tool would be used "in addition" to your regular eyelet setter, not "in place of" your regular setter. I did not think I had to squeeze the cropadile very hard at all to cut through VERY THICK chipboard. MUCH less pressure was needed than the pressure to use a QK tool. I would rate it as needed only if you do a lot of chipboard or metal....otherwise there are better regular eyelet setters. HTH
I love mine, once I got the hang of how to use it. I also had the Silent Setter and hated it because I could never get my eyelets flat. This is so much nicer. I do think it is worth the $26.00.
Agree it's not a replacement - mostly because of the limited reach. And it takes a bit of maneuvering to hold it & put the eyelet in. BUT - I absolutely LOVE mine. Punches holes thru stuff you thought was impossibe. Sets those hard brass eyelets withoug a problem.
I agree that the cropadile is a little tricky. It won't reach very far into your page either. BUT...cropadile does have some GOOD points too. It will easily cut through any thickness of chipboard. It also will cut through metal tins or coffee cans. I think this tool would be used "in addition" to your regular eyelet setter, not "in place of" your regular setter. I did not think I had to squeeze the cropadile very hard at all to cut through VERY THICK chipboard. MUCH less pressure was needed than the pressure to use a QK tool. I would rate it as needed only if you do a lot of chipboard or metal....otherwise there are better regular eyelet setters. HTH
I only used it once to punch and to set eyelets through regular card stock, and I will admit it seemed effortless and the fact that it would go through chipboard or metal is very alluring.
I have tendonitis on my right/good arm, tho--and I could tell that using it a lot would definitely aggravate my condition with more than occasional use, so I'm not sure if it would be a wise investment for someone like me, unless I did use it for more than eyelet purposes--which I'm unlikely to do as I mostly enjoy cards and other less complex paper projects, UKWIM?
So, I would concur with the above review on it, on that perspective.
Sure is a cool lookin' thing, tho! :grin:
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine! I got it at Hobby Lobby just this week with a 40% off coupon, so the total with tax was $15.98. I agree, the handles are a little wide spread, but I find it very easy to set eyelets with. You can punch a hole and set an eyelet in about 10 seconds! SUPER easy. It sets the hard ones that my Silent Setter wouldn't (sold it!) and my Clikit requires about 7 noisy punches to do. It's true that you can only go so far in on the page but I just eyelet my piece to a layer/mat, then adhere the whole thing to the card or page if it's too far in. For me personally, it's the best thing I've purchased in a long time!
I absolutely recoment it! I LOVE mine, use it all the time! I have purchased some painters canvas...no wood, chipboard type backing, and it went right through! I Think it is an incredible tool!
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