Can a Cricut Explore Air 2 cut wood? Yes, you can cut some wood using an explore machine!

There are “future-proof” Cricut machines. (Unfortunately these new tools aren’t compatible with the Explore machines, although the Cricut Explore machines are still totally worth it and they can save you some money if you don’t need to be able to engrave, deboss, perforate, etc. with your machine.)

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3-6 months

Cricut machines blades need to be changed at different intervals based on the materials you use with your machine. In general, when the cuts are not crisp, then it is time to change your blade.

If you’re purchasing a machine for the first time or upgrading from an older legacy machine, purchase the Cricut Maker. If money is no object, purchase/upgrade to the Cricut Maker. If you want access to new tools and future updates (FOMO anyone?), purchase the Cricut Maker.

every two months

Apply plain rubbing alcohol or Goo Gone on the surface, then go over it with a scrapper. Step 2 – Slowly spray or apply the sticky spray and coat the surface of the Cricut mat evenly. Some products will require you to brush a few times, while others work their magic just by making contact.

If your Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore machine is tearing or dragging through the material, check the following: Make sure that you have selected the correct material setting in Design Space or that the Smart Set Dial is on the correct setting.

You can easily sharpen up your Cricut blade with heavy aluminum foil and it actually works.

You can easily sharpen all of your Cricut Blades with aluminum foil. This includes: Fine-Point Blades: Fine Point Blades are made from 45-degree German Carbide steel.

Sharpening and Cleaning Blades is Essential for Good Clean Cuts. Sharpening and cleaning Cricut Blades is essential if you want to make sure you have the best possible slice on a variety of surfaces.

Keeping Your Cricut Blades Sharp There’s two ways I do this: Ball up a sheet of aluminum foil, remove the blade housing from the Cricut, depress the plunger, and stick the blade into the aluminum foil ball over and over. I poke the point in about 50 times.

The 30 degree blade has the lowest angle with the least amount of blade exposed. The 60 degree blade has the sharpest angle and has more cutting surface on the blade, making it ideal for thicker materials. When choosing blade angle, the goal is to select one that will cut through the material and adhesive.

The Cricut Explore Deep Point blade has a steeper blade angle (60 degrees vs. 45) and harder, more durable steel. The deep cut blade and housing is recommended for cutting magnet, thin chipboard, stamp material, thick card-stock, stiffened felt, foam sheets, cardboard, and other thicker materials.