Cricut Blade
Are your Cricut blades not cutting materials as they used to? Well, now maybe it’s time to replace them. If you have not done it before, you do not need to worry because we have got your back. Keep reading this blog post till the end to understand the full concept of how to replace a Cricut blade and get answers to the questions like why to change blades and how often you should change them.
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE CRICUT BLADE?
Like any other machine Cricut blade can also wear out with regular use. When they get dull, you get poor results when you try to cut materials for your projects. Also, nothing can be more frustrating than not getting results for your Cricut projects. In this case, replacing blades is the right thing to do. However, the procedure of changing the blades is quite complex, so here you get the essential info on how to replace Cricut blade.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING CRICUT BLADE?
Below is the step-by-step guide on how to replace the Cricut blade.
First and foremost, you have to remove the detach the blade housing from the Cricut cutting machines. (For Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore, remove the clamp B and then remove the blade housing. You have to unscrew the black arm with the blade and remove it if you use how to replace the Cricut blade.
You need to push the pin on the top of the housing carefully and then gently remove the blade from the bottom if you are using the Fine-Point, Premium Fine-Point, Deep Point, and Deep-Cut blades.
If you are using Cricut Maker, then you should replace the knife blade. (The process to replace the knife blade is explained further.)
After that, take the new blade and remove the protective cover from it.
And then attach the new blade to the housing. (A magnet in the housing holds the blade perfectly.)
Next, you can replace the blade housing on the machine. (In your Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore machine, take the blade housing to clamp B and then close it.)
HOW TO REPLACE A BLADE KNIFE ON A CRICUT MACHINE?
The procedure to replace the blade knife on a Cricut machine is as follows-
First of all, you are required to detach the Knife blade drive housing from your machine.
After that, place the changing cap completely over the blade and sleeve on the housing.
To unscrew the sleeve from the drive housing, use the changing cap and rotate it counterclockwise.
After that, you need to turn the housing over, and the blade will come out.
Next, take the new blade and align the rib with the matching groove in Drive Housing. Also, make sure that the blade fits perfectly in the blade housing.
Then you have to put back the changing cap.
Now, twist the cap clockwise to close it tightly on the housing.
And then, you can remove the changing cap.
WHAT TYPES OF CRICUT BLADES ARE AVAILABLE?
The Cricut offers a variety of blades for its cutting machines. And every machine requires a special blade to cut the projects. Hence below are listed the blade and the machine compatible with them.
Cricut Machine
Compatible Blades
Cricut Joy
Cricut Joy Blade, Cricut Joy Foil Transfer Tool
Cricut Explore series
Premium Fine-Point Blade, Deep Point Blade, Bonded-Fabric Blade, Foil Transfer Tool
Cricut Maker series
Premium Fine-Point Blade, Bonded-Fabric Blade, Deep Point Blade
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CRICUT NEEDS A NEW BLADE?
If will start to notice the difference in cuts, they will not be as sharp as they used to be. Also, the machine will not cut the materials with exact precision. If you are machine these challenges with your Cricut machine, then there are fair chances you have to change the blades in your machine.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE MY CRICUT BLADE?
To be honest, there is not any fixed frequency for changing the Cricut blades. However, it is best to change your Cricut blades every two months. Apart from that, the major factor in changing the blades is how much they are being used. So, if you are using the machine to cut hard materials regularly, then you may have to change the blade before two months.
DO CRICUT BLADES GO DULL?
Yes, regular use for a long period can make the Cricut blades go dull if you have to intervene every time to free up unfinished or raggedy cuts. This indicates that you have to replace the Cricut blade with a new one.
SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR CRICUT BLADE?
Yes, it is beneficial to clean the Cricut blades. When you cut materials in your Cricut Machine, it can catch debris in its blade. And when you try to cut other materials, the machine can make some mistakes in cuts and ruin your project.