I found this video when my Vagabond 1 died a horrible noisy death. Have always enjoyed your coverage and want you to know that even your old videos are relevant! Thank you
just ordered the Vag 2 and anxiously waiting for it to be delivered :) eeeeeeee ... so excited. I had the big kick and loved it. Absolutely no complaints. But I love the fold up and store on this unit. Can't wait to put my own stickers on it :)
Yeah my Vagabon 1 is sitting in the scrap heap due to getting stuck on the sandwich I put thru as in my book. Only thing I added was a paper shim to one corner as it didnt cut thru all the way. It said I could do that. I only used it a totla of two times. I cried for days ....so excited to finally get one and I killed it. Plus my husband could not get it out. He can tear apart and fix anything. Which he finally gave up and tried to do. He couldn't. I am devastated
I've had really good luck going to thrift stores. I find a lot of my scrapbook machines & tools there. Even eBay. I saved for 18 months to buy my first die cut machine, and I sold a lot of my stuff on eBay to pay for it! All hope is not lost!
This also happens to me ;( I contacted sizzix and they basically told me to bad. I believe Tim should replace our machine as pricey as they are . Tooo sad it's all about the money.
I just had the same thing happen to me it's so sad as I love my machine. But is dead now along with my magnetic plate smh! 😭😡 I also agree that sizzix should replace or give us a good discount on a new one being that it's so pricey.
Because of the Vagabond 2 being released, yesterday I was able to buy the original on clearance. I have watched as many videos as I can, had to order the Solo Thin Die Adapter, Silicone Mat, and Empression Pad, so I haven't cut any thin dies, but I did an embossing folder and a Sizzix thick die and worked well. Even thought the sandwiches are on the different plates, has anyone made a document with all the different ones, like you can find for the Cuttlebug?
My vagabond has stopped working. It’s not jammed it’s as if there is no power but I know the electricity is running. It was working normally yesterday but today nothing. I have had it for about 6 or 7 years.
I bought the 1st one a little over a year I contacted sizzix couse it broke on me and technically they told me to bad ;( if this was a case that they brake sizzix should replace it :(
Hmmm - you would think Sizzix would stand behind their products more. I don't know the circumstances and don't work for Sizzix so there isn't anything I can do. Sorry about your machine breaking.
I'm thrilled with the change--motor stops so u can back out when u get distracted and forget to change your sandwich. I chose not to buy a Vagabond because of that.
OH BOY! I SURE COULD HAVE USED THIS VAGABOND!!! I HAVE MY FIRST VAGABOND SITTING IN MY LIVING ROOM WAITING TO GO TO THE DUMP! IT IS VERY JAMMED AND NOTHING I DO OR COULD DO WILL RELEASE IT!! WHILE STILL PAYING FOR IT, I ORDERED AND HAVE RECEIVED MY NEW ONE! I AM SICK ABOUT THE FIRST ONE AND SPENT MONTHS TRYING TO UNJAM IT!! I WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE A SPELLBINDERS EMBOSSING FOLDER IN IT. NOW THE FOLDER IS LOST, MY EXTENDED CUTTING PADS ARE LOST AND THE MACHINE. YOU THINK SIZZIX MIGHT WANT THE MACHINE BACK TO RECYCLE. I JUST HATE TO SEND IT TO THE DUMP!
I've heard since I was a teenager that you should never buy the first generation of any new thing. Always wait for the second, where the problems with the first have been addressed and remedied. But I'm sorry for you. I'm glad you got a Vagabond 2. I hope you're enjoying it.
Christine Mueller I jammed mine up on the second use. I sent the sandwich and a shim as it didnt cut on one corner it got hopelessly stuck. It ate up the gears for sure. I am devastated as I am on disability and unable to get a new one.
K Stanoyevic You must have the original Vagabond. The one with stickers on the outside. the Vagabond 2 won't allow too thick sandwiches to go through. it stops them before they go in and you can reverse. The 2 was created to fix the problem with the original Vagabond had with allowing too thick sandwiches through and breaking in the process. The Vagabond 2 is solid brown outside with no travel stickers. I've used it hundreds of time with no problems. I'm sorry about your situation.
Christine Is Crafting Yeah it was the first one. I am a new crafter and never used a die cutter machine but I was following the book it was opened beside me. my die didnt cut in one corner ans it said use a paper as a shim. It didn't work. I am so sad.
No one answered this, so I'll take it on. The thin dies are very thin, much thinner than how the original dies were first made. The plates that make up the sandwich were designed to work with a much thicker die. Using the extra cutting mat makes the sandwich as thick as the dies that the vagabond was originally designed to cut and cuts the thin dies correctly!
I have the original Vagabond since it came out and it just died :( . Must have it about 10 years and never had a problem with it. Got a Gemini for the larger platform...I do not like it at all. Sending it back and getting Vagabond 2!!!
I found this video when my Vagabond 1 died a horrible noisy death. Have always enjoyed your coverage and want you to know that even your old videos are relevant! Thank you
just ordered the Vag 2 and anxiously waiting for it to be delivered :) eeeeeeee ... so excited. I had the big kick and loved it. Absolutely no complaints. But I love the fold up and store on this unit. Can't wait to put my own stickers on it :)
Yeah my Vagabon 1 is sitting in the scrap heap due to getting stuck on the sandwich I put thru as in my book. Only thing I added was a paper shim to one corner as it didnt cut thru all the way. It said I could do that. I only used it a totla of two times. I cried for days ....so excited to finally get one and I killed it. Plus my husband could not get it out. He can tear apart and fix anything. Which he finally gave up and tried to do. He couldn't. I am devastated
I've had really good luck going to thrift stores. I find a lot of my scrapbook machines & tools there. Even eBay. I saved for 18 months to buy my first die cut machine, and I sold a lot of my stuff on eBay to pay for it! All hope is not lost!
This also happens to me ;( I contacted sizzix and they basically told me to bad. I believe Tim should replace our machine as pricey as they are . Tooo sad it's all about the money.
I just had the same thing happen to me it's so sad as I love my machine. But is dead now along with my magnetic plate smh! 😭😡 I also agree that sizzix should replace or give us a good discount on a new one being that it's so pricey.
I just bought the Tim Holtz Vagabond 2 and I love it!
Because of the Vagabond 2 being released, yesterday I was able to buy the original on clearance. I have watched as many videos as I can, had to order the Solo Thin Die Adapter, Silicone Mat, and Empression Pad, so I haven't cut any thin dies, but I did an embossing folder and a Sizzix thick die and worked well. Even thought the sandwiches are on the different plates, has anyone made a document with all the different ones, like you can find for the Cuttlebug?
I personally haven't. I would just check out Tim's blog - when he released the Vagabond he may have put together some info.
Can you use the magnetic platforms with the Vagabond? I haven't been able to find any videos or documentation on the magnetic platform.
The Vagabond uses the same Sizzix sandwich that the Big Shot uses.
can you use the regular sizzix magnetic plate on this machine instead of the plate that comes with it for framelits?
Yes - all Sizzix plates/platforms fit - it's the same sized space.
Bonjour
Ma machine Vagabond ne fonctionne.plus .Où puis je la faire réparer car j'habite en France?
Merci de me répondre .Amicalement
How much is it
My vagabond has stopped working. It’s not jammed it’s as if there is no power but I know the electricity is running. It was working normally yesterday but today nothing. I have had it for about 6 or 7 years.
The best thing to do is contact Sizzix directly with your problem.
There are none available anywhere. Is there a reason? Was it taken off the market? I will have to go with a different machine.
You would have to contact Sizzix directly.
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I bought the 1st one a little over a year I contacted sizzix couse it broke on me and technically they told me to bad ;( if this was a case that they brake sizzix should replace it :(
Hmmm - you would think Sizzix would stand behind their products more. I don't know the circumstances and don't work for Sizzix so there isn't anything I can do. Sorry about your machine breaking.
Can craft foam be cut in the Vagabond 2?
Yes - If you are using a Bigz die - but be careful how thick your sandwich is.
How wide is the opening on this machine?
I think it is 6".
I'm thrilled with the change--motor stops so u can back out when u get distracted and forget to change your sandwich. I chose not to buy a Vagabond because of that.
Agreed. I'm so incredibly happy. I'm having a lot of fun with my Vag 2!
OH BOY! I SURE COULD HAVE USED THIS VAGABOND!!! I HAVE MY FIRST VAGABOND SITTING IN MY LIVING ROOM WAITING TO GO TO THE DUMP! IT IS VERY JAMMED AND NOTHING I DO OR COULD DO WILL RELEASE IT!! WHILE STILL PAYING FOR IT, I ORDERED AND HAVE RECEIVED MY NEW ONE! I AM SICK ABOUT THE FIRST ONE AND SPENT MONTHS TRYING TO UNJAM IT!! I WAS ATTEMPTING TO USE A SPELLBINDERS EMBOSSING FOLDER IN IT. NOW THE FOLDER IS LOST, MY EXTENDED CUTTING PADS ARE LOST AND THE MACHINE. YOU THINK SIZZIX MIGHT WANT THE MACHINE BACK TO RECYCLE. I JUST HATE TO SEND IT TO THE DUMP!
I've heard since I was a teenager that you should never buy the first generation of any new thing. Always wait for the second, where the problems with the first have been addressed and remedied. But I'm sorry for you. I'm glad you got a Vagabond 2. I hope you're enjoying it.
Christine Mueller I jammed mine up on the second use. I sent the sandwich and a shim as it didnt cut on one corner it got hopelessly stuck. It ate up the gears for sure. I am devastated as I am on disability and unable to get a new one.
K Stanoyevic You must have the original Vagabond. The one with stickers on the outside. the Vagabond 2 won't allow too thick sandwiches to go through. it stops them before they go in and you can reverse. The 2 was created to fix the problem with the original Vagabond had with allowing too thick sandwiches through and breaking in the process. The Vagabond 2 is solid brown outside with no travel stickers. I've used it hundreds of time with no problems. I'm sorry about your situation.
Christine Is Crafting Yeah it was the first one. I am a new crafter and never used a die cutter machine but I was following the book it was opened beside me. my die didnt cut in one corner ans it said use a paper as a shim. It didn't work. I am so sad.
can metal dies be used in this vagabond?
All dies - steel rule and thin metal dies - can be used in the Vagabond. You may just need an extra cutting mat when using thin rule dies.
why
No one answered this, so I'll take it on. The thin dies are very thin, much thinner than how the original dies were first made. The plates that make up the sandwich were designed to work with a much thicker die. Using the extra cutting mat makes the sandwich as thick as the dies that the vagabond was originally designed to cut and cuts the thin dies correctly!
I have the original Vagabond since it came out and it just died :( . Must have it about 10 years and never had a problem with it. Got a Gemini for the larger platform...I do not like it at all. Sending it back and getting Vagabond 2!!!