Thank you so much for this how to tutorial, I have been struggling so long with my cropadile and how to use it, and you have shown and explained so well , I'm happy to have stumbled across your channel x
Excellent review. Thank you! I've had this in my craft cabinet for years (bought it on sale) and have never known how to use it properly. Always found it rather intimidating... going to take it out now and set some eyelets- thanks!!
Thank you - I always learn more quickly if someone just shows me, rather than having to read instructions... I like to pass on the information in the same way!
Can only agree with previous comments, and I now know exactly how to use this brilliant gadget! Suddenly, the Crop-O-Dile seems so easy. I can now put it to work. Appreciate the pointing out of the design issues with the case. Thanks very much for sharing this excellent video.
So glad the video helped you. I have learnt a lot (all sorts of subjects) from people's instructional videos here on youtube. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi there, Depends what you mean by ring binder, however, you can get "book rings" through the larger eyelets (3/16 size), although they can be a bit snug at times depending on the make of eyelet!
Basically it's split metal so, yes, is rough, but these eyelets are usually covered at the back by something, either another scrapbook page or if necessary cover them with something decorative if the backs will be 'on show'. Quite often the eyelets are set 'before' everything is then placed onto a background sheet specifically to cover them.
Very good tutorial!! I'm bummed with the Crop-A-Dile though. I bought it because it said it could set snaps and I bought the snaps and have been trying to even get the snap into the contraption for 2 hrs with no success. Once I finally got one into it, it destroyed the male end of the snap. Mine also advertised that instructions were inside, but when I opened the package, there were no instructions inside. Just for everyone's info. :)
I am a beginner scrapper and wanted to know if the eyelets that come with the crop-a-dile will allow a binder ring to pass thru it. What size eyelet do I need to buy for that purpose? Great video. I'm a big fan!!
@kamden1980 looks as if they are messing something up at the Factory on those instructions! lol. Maybe someone really needs to write the company. I ended up buying the old fashioned looking snap setting tool, but it works pretty good! So I'm good with that. :) I believe it was cheaper as well.
@littlekat25 I just picked up a set tonight, and had the same problem. It says right on the back of the packaging printed instructions inside, but none were included. Which is why I'm here, trying to figure out how to use them.
I'm the same as Laura, have had it for years, and finally dug it out again as I have been asked to run some card making classes for a local charity so going to have a play and see what I can come up with :) Thanks for the video, it makes it so much easier to see something working than to try and read the instructions while you are trying to use it :)
I agree Nona, I learn so much more quickly when I'm shown - I've learnt a lot via TH-cam. Glad that I can give back a little. Good luck with your card making classes... and nice hat btw ! (on your profile pic!) with gratitude - SL
Also it only works with four part metal snaps from Tandy Leather, and also only the Large snaps from MemoryKeepers. When you set Tandy Leather snaps with the crop-a-dile, the best you can get is a 'loose-set' because the square bit of the crop a dile's bite won't fit in there for pieces C and D. Although I'm pretty sure I could use my dremel tool to sculpt the teeth into round pieces and get a better fit.
The only plastic on the cropodile is the little block you can turn around for setting different sizes of eyelet. I would suggest perhaps one with plastic elsewhere (apart from the rubbery handled) is not a branded cropodile?
@@SimpScrapbookingNow I just look at their site and I think they changed the design, because now the part that regulates the distance of the intent is made of plastic, which I look more much worse and when you move it it seems like it can easily break. You can look at their site, look at the parts, that colored black. i tell about parts you are pointing at 1:33. look like you buy it before they start to economy on manufacturing.
@@trololoev yes they have changed it slightly. I thought they'd actually stopped making it all together... and I notice it's out of stock on the We R Memory Makers own website!
@@SimpScrapbookingNow i hope they just want to made some updated version and not closing manufacturing entirely. i find some "metal" version on ebay, but 50$ delivery for 20$ product is too much :) Thank you for answering.
Thank you. Quick and simple. All the other videos were long.
Thank you... I know... some people do waffle 😉👍
Thank you so much for this how to tutorial, I have been struggling so long with my cropadile and how to use it, and you have shown and explained so well , I'm happy to have stumbled across your channel x
Excellent review. Thank you! I've had this in my craft cabinet for years (bought it on sale) and have never known how to use it properly. Always found it rather intimidating... going to take it out now and set some eyelets- thanks!!
Excellent review, just what I was looking for.
Thank you. Great review. Clear and concise.
At last, someone who explains the crocodile properly. Well done.👍
Thank you!!!!! I was struggling to understand how to use mine and this video is SO SO SO SO HELPFUL!!!
Glad it helped😊👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I got this at a garage sale and had NO idea how it worked! :-) I love TH-cam.
Hi Linda... so glad it helped you👍
Great
I appreciate your straightforward review. Much more user-friendly than package insert.
Thank you - I always learn more quickly if someone just shows me, rather than having to read instructions... I like to pass on the information in the same way!
Can only agree with previous comments, and I now know exactly how to use this brilliant gadget!
Suddenly, the Crop-O-Dile seems so easy. I can now put it to work. Appreciate the pointing out of the design issues with the case.
Thanks very much for sharing this excellent video.
So glad the video helped you. I have learnt a lot (all sorts of subjects) from people's instructional videos here on youtube. Thanks for leaving a comment.
EXCELLENT REVIEW on this...That helps so much
very good review, what's the difference between this one crop-a-dile 2 and the blue handle one?
If the head looks the same then there is no difference just the handle colour, however there is also the Cropodile Big Bite which has a longer reach
My dear it is the best video ever what I found about crop a dile thx so much
Hi there, Depends what you mean by ring binder, however, you can get "book rings" through the larger eyelets (3/16 size), although they can be a bit snug at times depending on the make of eyelet!
Why do the back of the mushed down eyelet leave a rough scratchy surface?
Basically it's split metal so, yes, is rough, but these eyelets are usually covered at the back by something, either another scrapbook page or if necessary cover them with something decorative if the backs will be 'on show'. Quite often the eyelets are set 'before' everything is then placed onto a background sheet specifically to cover them.
i started wanting a crop a dile about a week ago but now i really want one...TFS...i have made up my mind !!! I am getting one!!!
Very good tutorial!! I'm bummed with the Crop-A-Dile though. I bought it because it said it could set snaps and I bought the snaps and have been trying to even get the snap into the contraption for 2 hrs with no success. Once I finally got one into it, it destroyed the male end of the snap. Mine also advertised that instructions were inside, but when I opened the package, there were no instructions inside. Just for everyone's info. :)
I am a beginner scrapper and wanted to know if the eyelets that come with the crop-a-dile will allow a binder ring to pass thru it. What size eyelet do I need to buy for that purpose? Great video. I'm a big fan!!
that was very useful and very clear. Thank you
I am glad it was useful - thank you for your comment.
@kamden1980 looks as if they are messing something up at the Factory on those instructions! lol. Maybe someone really needs to write the company. I ended up buying the old fashioned looking snap setting tool, but it works pretty good! So I'm good with that. :) I believe it was cheaper as well.
@littlekat25
I just picked up a set tonight, and had the same problem. It says right on the back of the packaging printed instructions inside, but none were included. Which is why I'm here, trying to figure out how to use them.
I'm the same as Laura, have had it for years, and finally dug it out again as I have been asked to run some card making classes for a local charity so going to have a play and see what I can come up with :) Thanks for the video, it makes it so much easier to see something working than to try and read the instructions while you are trying to use it :)
I agree Nona, I learn so much more quickly when I'm shown - I've learnt a lot via TH-cam. Glad that I can give back a little. Good luck with your card making classes... and nice hat btw ! (on your profile pic!) with gratitude - SL
Thanks, the hat was for my daughter's wedding, I don't thinks hats suit me lol x
***** Ah, well you look good from here!
Great review, thanks for doing it|
Also it only works with four part metal snaps from Tandy Leather, and also only the Large snaps from MemoryKeepers. When you set Tandy Leather snaps with the crop-a-dile, the best you can get is a 'loose-set' because the square bit of the crop a dile's bite won't fit in there for pieces C and D. Although I'm pretty sure I could use my dremel tool to sculpt the teeth into round pieces and get a better fit.
Thank you for this tutorial. I was thinking of buying one but was not sure but now i think i am ready to buy it!
How do you replace the cubes?
Hi there... I'm not sure you can replace the cubes.... if they are broken it may be the end of the the whole tool.
where you get full-metal crop-a-dile? Mine has plastick parts near the hole-puncher
The only plastic on the cropodile is the little block you can turn around for setting different sizes of eyelet. I would suggest perhaps one with plastic elsewhere (apart from the rubbery handled) is not a branded cropodile?
@@SimpScrapbookingNow I just look at their site and I think they changed the design, because now the part that regulates the distance of the intent is made of plastic, which I look more much worse and when you move it it seems like it can easily break.
You can look at their site, look at the parts, that colored black. i tell about parts you are pointing at 1:33.
look like you buy it before they start to economy on manufacturing.
@@trololoev yes they have changed it slightly. I thought they'd actually stopped making it all together... and I notice it's out of stock on the We R Memory Makers own website!
@@SimpScrapbookingNow i hope they just want to made some updated version and not closing manufacturing entirely.
i find some "metal" version on ebay, but 50$ delivery for 20$ product is too much :)
Thank you for answering.
and by the way your nails look beautiful !
Thank you so much for this video have had it Several years and didn’t understand the direction this video help me to finally use it
Glad it was helpful to you.
Thank you!!! Brilliant tutorial. I finally get it...lol.
So glad it helped you 👍
Excellent! Clear, concise, no waffle demo.Thank you.
+Mary Hansen thanks for leaving a comment - glad it was of help to you!
What a great review thank you
Thank you
if it's pink or green the instructions were on the back of the card on the packaging.
Not only great information,well presented BUT absolutely beautiful voice and very lovely hands . a pleasure to watch.