Omg.. you just saved me. I've had my new Portrait 3 for about a week. I spent countless hours watching videos and adjusting settings because my machine wasn't cutting right. I knew it was a blade issue, just didn't know exactly what. I even tried cleaning the blade and replacing the blade (granted by machine was brand new so made no sense, but I tried it.) Turns out I never locked the blade in. Not a single video showed anybody locking it in, they only showed them pushing it in. THANK YOU SO MUCH for including that part. I wasted so much vinyl and was ready to give up. Thank you
I’m personally not a fan of the auto blade, went though 3 in a month (cutting about 10 feet of vinyl a day). Also I’ve noticed that it doesn’t adjust the same every time.. like I cut the same design with the same vinyl and works great the first run but cuts though the second run. Vinyl gets stuck up inside it easy also. I love the premium blade though, stays right where it’s supposed to be and lasts ages. Thank you so much for everything you do Lisa, love learning from a master 😁
Thank you, this helped a lot. However, my blade is still not cutting deep enough for the normal card-stock setting. How do you determine how to adjust it?
I have the Cameo 4. Thank you for showing how to take the blade apart to clean. I had vinyl pieces inside and had no idea how to clean it. I had that little tool in my kit but I thought it only went with the blade for the Cameo 3.
Hi Lisa Just found your site and am still struggling with the auto blade. I understand your video and it all makes seance but my question is this. 1: when fitting the blade to the cameo should the blade setting be at zero and then the machine will set it according to the material I set in the software? or 2: Does it not matter where the setting is on fitting to the Cameo as the machine will auto zero and then adjust to my material setting as set by the software? At the moment I only cut card stock and as I'm in the UK I also have fun converting US card weight to UK gsm Peter
The blade will likely start at zero, until you change the setting. If put in correctly, the autoblade should reflect the blade depth setting you have in Silhouette. If they aren't the same, there might be a problem with your connection. -TRW Bri
We thank you! Did you know we're live every Monday night 8pmEST on our youtube channel? Hope to see you there! We chat, answer questions, and have some pretty awesome give aways! -TRW Crystal
We actually recommend a different blade! We sell an adapter that allows Cameo 4's to use a Graphtec blade. It allows the Cameo to make more intricate cuts, and it's much easier to adjust than an autoblade! We also sell autoblades on our website. www.therhinestoneworld.com/Silhouette-AutoBlade-for-Cameo-4_p_17970.html The Graphtec/Cameo adapter is available here: www.therhinestoneworld.com/TRW-CAMEOGraphtec-Blade-Holder_p_18346.html www.therhinestoneworld.com/Graphtec-Cutter-Blades--45-Degree-AGTK_p_17659.html -TRW Bri
I have two questions: first, what is the difference between an auto blade A and auto blade B? Also, it was suggested to me to use a ratchet blade instead of an auto blade. I cannot find a ratchet blade anywhere on the silhouette site or on Amazon. What is special about the ratchet blade and why can I not find it?
Great questions! Machines have a few slots. One is for a blade, the other can be used with their sketch pens to draw a design vs cut it. Think invitations, etc. To find them, search the words Silhouette Ratchet Blade on Google. They pull up all over from Amazon, Walmart, and many more. In my opinion, the Autoblade is my blade of choice, but as you craft and learn more, you'll develop the understanding that sometimes it's settings and skill vs the blade type needed. Reminder to use the black adapter if you get a ratchet blade. Also reminder with ratchet you have to manually set the depth with the tool, or the hole located by the rollers. My autoblade will just move over and click itself to the number I've set on screen. They both are good for the same materials as well. It's really only preference. There are MANY types of blades out there for Silhouette. Here's a brief article going over them: www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2016/07/silhouette-cameo-blades.html -TRW Crystal
If the blade need to be replaced, you will have to replace the entire autoblade to include the housing. If you take it apart it will break. - TRW Haley
Autoblades automatically adjust based on your settings and can cut most standard materials! We recommend changing the blade for a different one if you're cutting a lot of thick material or very fine details. They all work better for something specific, but the autoblade is a master of (most) trades. -TRW Bri
i just bought mine and I am learning a lot. My issue is that the red line in the autoblade will not move from 0. I have already tried the manually clicking and still nothing. Maybe the blade was not good to begin with? It is only 2 weeks old. ?
It's just a secondary carrier. Some people like to keep an extra blade in there if they don't want to use the autoblade. Other people like to use it for sketch pens to do sketching and cutting in the same pass. - Lisa
It actually doesn't matter, it will change to whatever you specify in the software after you put it back! Just make sure to press until you hear the loud click! - TRW Haley
Hi ma'am, i tried to use my cameo 4 but it doesnt cut properly, the vinyl just jams and goes criscross. The lid is tightened. I noticed a little crack on the blade's cap, could this be the problem? And how would i know if the blade needs to be replaced? I am losing hope😢 thank you so much
TheRhinestoneWorld lol me being dumb and trying to figure it out on my own... the autoblade wouldn’t auto adjust with the software for whatever reason, got it fixed with the little adjuster and it’s working fine now, I’ll just use the other corner of the mat. But thanks for offering help!! Much appreciated
Thanks TRW. As a total newbie to vinyl, your videos have taught me so much x
Thank you! The Silhouette manual tells you NONE OF THIS! You're a life sacer!
Glad we could help!
-TRW Abby
Omg.. you just saved me. I've had my new Portrait 3 for about a week. I spent countless hours watching videos and adjusting settings because my machine wasn't cutting right. I knew it was a blade issue, just didn't know exactly what. I even tried cleaning the blade and replacing the blade (granted by machine was brand new so made no sense, but I tried it.) Turns out I never locked the blade in. Not a single video showed anybody locking it in, they only showed them pushing it in. THANK YOU SO MUCH for including that part. I wasted so much vinyl and was ready to give up. Thank you
We're so glad we could help!
-TRW Kait
I’m personally not a fan of the auto blade, went though 3 in a month (cutting about 10 feet of vinyl a day). Also I’ve noticed that it doesn’t adjust the same every time.. like I cut the same design with the same vinyl and works great the first run but cuts though the second run. Vinyl gets stuck up inside it easy also. I love the premium blade though, stays right where it’s supposed to be and lasts ages. Thank you so much for everything you do Lisa, love learning from a master 😁
Thank you! I had a hard time with the autoblade at first, but now its my ride or die. I have told the blade who's boss. Haha! - TRW Lisa
Just bought mine and your tut is the best on YT. Ugh, the holder opens! THANK YOU!
Glad it helped!
-TRW Abby
Thank you for this very helpful video
So helpful!! Thank you!!! Needed this exact video
Glad it was helpful!😊
-TRW Mireya
Thanks! Would be nice to have a review about the Auto-blade for the Cameo 4 - i'm just starting and it's weird to have it set up
We are working on more videos covering Cameo 4 topics. Thank you for the suggestion, Joao!
TheRhinestoneWorld thanks eventually I have managed
Thank you, this helped a lot. However, my blade is still not cutting deep enough for the normal card-stock setting. How do you determine how to adjust it?
We recommend increasing blade depth or the force, you will likely have to tweak the settings to get it perfect. Hope this helps!
-TRW Kaitlin
I have the Cameo 4. Thank you for showing how to take the blade apart to clean. I had vinyl pieces inside and had no idea how to clean it. I had that little tool in my kit but I thought it only went with the blade for the Cameo 3.
Hi Heather!
We're happy to help. Thanks for watching!
- TRW Haley
Good tip Lisa thanks
Thank you. I just bought mine...
Hi Lisa
Just found your site and am still struggling with the auto blade. I understand your video and it all makes seance but my question is this.
1: when fitting the blade to the cameo should the blade setting be at zero and then the machine will set it according to the material I set in the software? or
2: Does it not matter where the setting is on fitting to the Cameo as the machine will auto zero and then adjust to my material setting as set by the software?
At the moment I only cut card stock and as I'm in the UK I also have fun converting US card weight to UK gsm
Peter
The blade will likely start at zero, until you change the setting. If put in correctly, the autoblade should reflect the blade depth setting you have in Silhouette. If they aren't the same, there might be a problem with your connection.
-TRW Bri
@@TheRhinestoneWorld Thank you for the reply, make sense. Peter
I like your site. You cover just what needs to be said. Succinct
We thank you! Did you know we're live every Monday night 8pmEST on our youtube channel? Hope to see you there! We chat, answer questions, and have some pretty awesome give aways!
-TRW Crystal
I have the CAMEO 4 and I believe I need a new auto blade already and silhouette website is sold out! 🥺 will a cricut blade work ?
We actually recommend a different blade! We sell an adapter that allows Cameo 4's to use a Graphtec blade. It allows the Cameo to make more intricate cuts, and it's much easier to adjust than an autoblade! We also sell autoblades on our website.
www.therhinestoneworld.com/Silhouette-AutoBlade-for-Cameo-4_p_17970.html
The Graphtec/Cameo adapter is available here:
www.therhinestoneworld.com/TRW-CAMEOGraphtec-Blade-Holder_p_18346.html
www.therhinestoneworld.com/Graphtec-Cutter-Blades--45-Degree-AGTK_p_17659.html
-TRW Bri
Thank you. Its very helpful.♥️
So glad we could help!
-TRW Abby
Great! Thank you so much!
You're so welcome! 😊
- TRW Haley
I have two questions: first, what is the difference between an auto blade A and auto blade B?
Also, it was suggested to me to use a ratchet blade instead of an auto blade. I cannot find a ratchet blade anywhere on the silhouette site or on Amazon. What is special about the ratchet blade and why can I not find it?
Great questions!
Machines have a few slots. One is for a blade, the other can be used with their sketch pens to draw a design vs cut it. Think invitations, etc.
To find them, search the words Silhouette Ratchet Blade on Google. They pull up all over from Amazon, Walmart, and many more.
In my opinion, the Autoblade is my blade of choice, but as you craft and learn more, you'll develop the understanding that sometimes it's settings and skill vs the blade type needed.
Reminder to use the black adapter if you get a ratchet blade. Also reminder with ratchet you have to manually set the depth with the tool, or the hole located by the rollers. My autoblade will just move over and click itself to the number I've set on screen.
They both are good for the same materials as well. It's really only preference.
There are MANY types of blades out there for Silhouette. Here's a brief article going over them:
www.silhouetteschoolblog.com/2016/07/silhouette-cameo-blades.html
-TRW Crystal
Are you supposed to adjust the blade before the first use (set red line to 0)?
You should be fine without doing it. Just click it up if you ever notice that your blade isn't adjusting. It's like a re calibrate. :) - TRW Lisa
Thank you very helpful can you do one for the Kraft blade please
Great idea! I will pass that along to the marketing team. 😊
- TRW Haley
Hi! I wonder if we can change the blade. I mean, the blade only. If it got fracture or blunt. How can i change the blade?
If the blade need to be replaced, you will have to replace the entire autoblade to include the housing. If you take it apart it will break.
- TRW Haley
Can you please explain what is the purpose of autoblade and when do we use on the second carrier blade?
Autoblades automatically adjust based on your settings and can cut most standard materials! We recommend changing the blade for a different one if you're cutting a lot of thick material or very fine details. They all work better for something specific, but the autoblade is a master of (most) trades.
-TRW Bri
Thank you
Happy to help! -TRW Bri
i just bought mine and I am learning a lot. My issue is that the red line in the autoblade will not move from 0. I have already tried the manually clicking and still nothing. Maybe the blade was not good to begin with? It is only 2 weeks old. ?
If you believe it is broken, contact Silhouette ASAP to have it replaced under warranty.
- TRW Haley
Lisa what is other slot used for
It's just a secondary carrier. Some people like to keep an extra blade in there if they don't want to use the autoblade. Other people like to use it for sketch pens to do sketching and cutting in the same pass. - Lisa
Useful video dear. What meterials can cut with auto blade dear
The materials the auto blade can cut are paper, cardstock, heat transfer vinyl, and sign vinyl. Happy crafting!
-TRW Abby
so do you leave it at 10 before putting it back in?
It actually doesn't matter, it will change to whatever you specify in the software after you put it back! Just make sure to press until you hear the loud click!
- TRW Haley
So you leave the little white cap on? I took it off to cut eeekkk
I have pushed the bottom of the auto blade until it reached 10 but now I don’t know how to get it back to zero? Thanks
I would email info@therhinestoneworld.com, they will be able to help you!
-TRW Abby
Hi ma'am, i tried to use my cameo 4 but it doesnt cut properly, the vinyl just jams and goes criscross. The lid is tightened. I noticed a little crack on the blade's cap, could this be the problem? And how would i know if the blade needs to be replaced? I am losing hope😢 thank you so much
Sounds like we need to do some troubleshooting! Send us an email to info@therhinestoneworld.com and we will be happy to help you out.
- TRW Haley
Mine got stuck and cut through my cutting mat 😭😭😭😭😭
Oh no!! Please email us at info@therhinestoneworld.com and we can try to figure out how that happened :(
-TRW Bri
TheRhinestoneWorld lol me being dumb and trying to figure it out on my own... the autoblade wouldn’t auto adjust with the software for whatever reason, got it fixed with the little adjuster and it’s working fine now, I’ll just use the other corner of the mat. But thanks for offering help!! Much appreciated
Videos are better than those by Silhouette Inc. (which are incredibly annoying).
Haha thanks!
-TRW Bri