[Oa] "CNC" paper cutters

[Jeff Rutzky]

On Feb 26, 2007, at 10:37 PM, impress at leaveimpressions.com wrote:

> I happen to be a distributor for cutting machines such as the Klic- 
> N-Kut(KNK) and was planning on building a community site where  
> origamic architecture enthusiasts can share and exchange cutting  
> files for the KNK as well as other paper cutters that have been  
> around longer.

Sorry to hear that. The Klic-N-Kuts are much more expensive, less  
adaptable, no Mac support (in fact, I can't even find a  
manufacturer's support page), RS-232? Even a converter says they  
aren't upgrading the tooling to make a new housing for a USB port.

I think OA or other artists (not scrapbookers) should carefully  
consider whether to invest in a machine that requires one piece of  
software (the ROBO has a plug in for every major drawing program on  
the PC, and for Illustrator on the Mac).

> Before I invest capital towards building this online community, I  
> had a few questions for the group:

Don't! Switch to Graphtec.

> (1) Do you have a digital paper cutter?

Yes.

> (2) Which paper cutter do you own? (Craft Robo, Wish Blade, Pazzles/ 
> DGI, KNK-the newest and hottest machine to market)

Two CraftROBOs (one backup). I wish I had a CraftRobo Pro, which is  
STILL less expensive than Klic-N-Kut's best product, and a 15" width,  
plus much more force, and is a PROFESSIONAL-grade machine..is is not  
a machine "dumbed-down" for scrapbooking homebodies.

Honestly, Klic-n-Kut is stuck in the craft/scrapbooking market...and  
should remain there.

P.S. WishBlades ARE CraftROBOs, just like Sears Kenmore would put  
their name on a Black&Decker product for different sales/distribution  
possibilities.

> (3) How long have you had it?

2-1/2 mos.

> (4) What do you use it for predominately?

kirigami & OA/paper arts--see http://www.flickr.com/photos/ 
82306974 at N00/sets/72157594505619363/

> (5) What kind of Origamic Architecture cutting files would you like  
> to see?

Anything that can be put into Adobe Illustrator CS2
>
> Thanks muchly in advance,
> Sandy
> www.leaveImpressions.com (landing page shows Marivi's Tango as an  
> example)