• eCraft Cutting Machine

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    Ian
    Published on 05-02-2010 03:26 PM
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    eCraft Cutting Machine
    As usual after any CHA show there are a multitude of products that start to trickle their way from the manufacturers to everyone that loves new things. One of these products that I know will be coming to Australia soon is the new eCraft Digital Cutting Machine. I expect your first thought is “not another cutting machine” but the eCraft does seem to have something that no other machine I have seen has.

    The very sleek looking machine not only cuts but draws at the same time without having to change from blade to pen and pass over the design twice. Not only that the eCraft is I think the first cutter to not need a cutting mat. You stack the paper in a tray just like you do in your computer printer and allows you to cut multiple designs time after time without you reloading the machine. Manual mode allows you to feed in a single sheet and position your paper, card or even chipboard to any area and cut a design.

    Features:
    •Automatic Paper Settings (no manual adjustments needed)
    •Paper Tray and Roller (no more messy cutting boards)
    •Unique design handles paper up to 12" by ANY length
    •Draws and cuts without changing from blade to a pen
    •No computer required (but great software if you want to use one)
    •SD Image Cards, with hundreds of designs to choose from

    The eCraft uses SD memory cards to hold designs on and you can purchase ready made design cards to get you cutting straight away. There is also a software package available so you can design anything of your own and cut directly on your eCraft.
    As soon as we have delivery dates, prices and any other details we will update this post so, keep watching.

    I feel this is a new generation of cutters that will become popular whether you want a machine that you can design anything on yourself or just want to insert a card and press a few buttons. It has something for everyone, even those that don’t want to learn how to use a PC first.



    As you see from the video above you not only control the cutting of your design but drawing too. Look out for the part of the demo where she cuts out a rabbit. Thats just very clever!



    News Update:
    Currently only a few have been made for samples and testing like the ones you see in the video and have all gone to the USA. It is thought that stocks will be heading for Australia about April this year. The early price talked about in the USA is thought to be rather low and by the time we get them here in Australia the price will probably be $499 for the machine bundled with a selection of papers etc.

    I feel even at that price it is still good value for money when compared to what is currently available and it has features no other machine has. When you also consider there is no cutting mats to purchase or repositionable glues to hold things in place, it makes running costs very low indeed.

    For those like me wondering how it can cut with no mat, it leaves maybe 4 or 5 tiny perforation tabs that just stop the shape from falling out. You just need to apply a little pressure and your shape falls free.

    Further Update: 26-2-10
    There should be stocks available by the end of March. As mentioned earlier, the machine can also draw and comes with black pens. In the accessory range for the machine there are other pen sets including pastel, primary, glitter and a set that has white, gold and silver pens. For anyone wanting to use their machine somewhere away from mains electricity, there is a battery pack that gives up to 4 hours use. Finally, there will be a choice of tote carry cases for the machines.

    There has been a lot of interest in the machine already and we are looking forward to getting one of the first ones to try out. As soon as we can we will review it and get our findings here on Craft Mad.

    News Update 17th June 2010
    I have heard that some businesses are taking advanced orders for the e-Craft and we will be doing the same in about a week. July is being given as a delivery date but I do know that none have been loaded on to a boat yet for the trip to Australia or anywhere else in the world yet. I'm not saying July is out of the question but, it may be in that last week or early August to be realistic.
    I know that the first shipment will be at a special price and it will include items that probably won't be in further deliveries but will be available at extra costs. I can't say too much at this point but I can say that we will have a super special deal very soon for pre-orders on the first delivery.

    News Update 14th July 2010
    Pre- orders are now being taken for delivery at the end of July to the first part of August. This is really good news after a very long wait it will soon be here. You can get more details here http://www.blueedgecrafts.com.au/sho...-pr-26074.html

    More news on the eCraft as soon as we get it.
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    Comments 18 Comments
    1. Mandy's Avatar
      I WANT ONE It cuts as well as draws......brilliant idea
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    1. eyak48's Avatar
      I WANT one too Mandy, doesn't it sound good.
      I put my order in with Ron for a Spellbinders punch for my birthday so I had better be happy with that for now but the there is Christmas to consider isn't there..
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    1. eyak48's Avatar
      Just had another run through the video. I am really impressed with this machine. I like the idea of having the designs on the sd cards and also a design your own option. Seems to be a good selection on the discs as well.
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    1. HuggiesCrafts's Avatar
      This looks just AWESOME! but I already have TWO cutters......
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    1. Alischajane's Avatar
      Wow this looks great! I like the idea of no mats and being able to stack a whole heap of sheets into it and walk away without having to manually feed.

      In the video it shows it cutting just the one singular shape. If I had an A4 layout with 10 images on it would it cut it exactly as my layout and position I have set on an A4 screen on the computer?
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    1. Ian's Avatar
      It will cut as much as you like on a page. As time goes by we should get more and more information on the ecraft digital cutter. I don't think there is a Mac version of the software yet but I do know that there is an apple Ipod / Iphone app you can use. I'm sure later on we will find out just how it all works with the cutter.
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    1. Mandy's Avatar
      Ian has now found out the this cutter may also be powered by a battery back up.....that would be so neat. Also, I thyink I heard him mumbling about different coloured pen packs too (sorry, wasn't really paying attention, too busy working )
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    1. jacko's Avatar
      Hi to all out there I'm new on the block.
      I'm very interested in the eCraft Cutting machine.
      A grey nomad @ heart would it be small enough to fit in a caravan & not to heavy as I have to watch what weight goes in the van.
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    1. Merry's Avatar
      I haven't seen one in real life but it looks to me it would be perfect in a caravan.


      Quote Originally Posted by jacko View Post
      Hi to all out there I'm new on the block.
      I'm very interested in the eCraft Cutting machine.
      A grey nomad @ heart would it be small enough to fit in a caravan & not to heavy as I have to watch what weight goes in the van.
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    1. Mandy's Avatar
      We haven't seen one in real life yet either, so I'm only guessing that going by the size and that fact that there will be a rechargeable option, it should be perfect for a caravan. If you have a powered van then thats no problem anyway, as it can just go into the mains. Weight wise, you should be okay, none of these machines are that heavy.
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    1. kamma's Avatar
      Any idea yet what the price might be?
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    1. Ian's Avatar
      There hasn't been an official price or launch date yet but RRP will be about $449. This morning I have heard that the shipping date from the factories have been put back about 4 weeks. Realistic delivery dates for us to ship will now probably be in May.

      Before then we will be taking advanced orders and as far as I know there will be a bonus included with the machines that is worth about $140 but my lips are sealed on what you get. I will say that I think it's well worth it.
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    1. eyak48's Avatar
      Thanks for that info Ian. I have forwarded it on to Santa. I sure hope he has logged on today.
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    1. HuggiesCrafts's Avatar
      Okay Ian, put my order in! any idea when you're going to get them yet?
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    1. Ian's Avatar
      Pre orders for the eCraft cutters are now being taken on the Blue Edge Crafts site now and deliveries are expected to be late July or early August. There have been a good number of order already in the first few days. The first shipment has a special deal price and special package so, join the queue if you want one of these machines
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    1. EmuUpAGumTree's Avatar
      Quote Originally Posted by Ian View Post
      Pre orders for the eCraft cutters are now being taken on the Blue Edge Crafts site now and deliveries are expected to be late July or early August. There have been a good number of order already in the first few days. The first shipment has a special deal price and special package so, join the queue if you want one of these machines
      Hi I am really interested in this machine, could you tell me how much the SD cards will be for this? and if you'll be getting those in?
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    1. Mandy's Avatar
      Hi Annemarie, we will be getting the cards in, just haven't got the final prices from our supplier yet. We do have a list of cards available with design pictures, again, we're just waiting on final confirmation on what we are actually getting. I think though, it is safe to say that like always, if we take something on, we try to take on everything so if it comes with the eCraft and our distributor brings it in, we will be supplying it
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    1. Ian's Avatar
      Although you can never be sure of the price until its landed and here they look to be about $70'ish each and may vary a little depending on what's on the card. I will post a new article soon about the eCraft as there has been a price change and change to the machine and package so, keep watching.
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