Big Shot Switch Plus Starter Kit by Tim Holtz (9")

This works so well I don't know what I would do without it. Easy setup. The product works well with both embossing folders and die cuts. Would highly recommend.

I wanted an electronic cutter after straining myself with my regular manual Big Shot making many cuts on thick paper. So I took a chance on this even though I haven't heard much about it. This one has worked as I wanted, but I did have to make an alteration. The magnetic cutting platform is a game changer on the regular Big Shot and I could not find one for this size machine. I think probably they can't make it cost effective. I saw on a YouTube video someone just using a thin magnet sheet. I had magnet sheets on hand for die storage so I tried that. It worked great! Without it, the machine doesn't cut worth a darn. But lay a thin magnet sheet down and it's magic. Just enough of a shim. Now I've been cutting all my favorite dies with one pass and 8.5. x 11 sheet. It's a game changer how many I can cut in a shorter period of time. If you use a regular Big Shot, you get it: the small platform, cutting your paper down, can only do a few dies at a time. And now I just store the dies I want to use together on an 8.5 x 11 magnet sheet and it's ready to go. I bought multiple sets of the dies I love so I can get it done faster and more efficiently. I absolutely love how this cuts foil cardstock. No shims required if you use the magnet sheet. I bought the 8.5 x 11 magnet sheets from Marietta because that is the brand I had on hand and what I tried. I also keep the machine on a rolling cart so I can swivel it around to remove the platform. I highly recommend investing in a rolling cart that can swivel. Otherwise a large machine like this takes up a lot of room because it needs clearance on both sides for the large platform to pass through AND you will have to get up and go around to the back to remove the platform each time. Also it is handy to just keep the machine and platform and plates and paper all together. So if you need an larger tray electronic machine, I do recommend this one alone with a magnetic sheet (which you do not stick down to anything, you just lay it on the plate and lay down your dies on it facing upward. It holds your dies in place and makes the perfect thickness of a shim.) https://www.amazon.com/Marietta-Magnetics-Adhesive-Sheets-Flexible/dp/B079N9KXH3/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=2G5GCEYHVWSLJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rmC9g2cDb1ZHKRkeUcEnftXmmGDjEgDaVAmJbbd45wcguLOwvnI848ZV98HghosDY3Z5xudgD0F7xgKF8riHa2oXLLrsBWHXn10GQgw55Ki3ESDNaAWiFlz1pPhxqojyDSWWt1TWWqOnBTDMxJFmNGY7DD7FaAAAc9a8JLe8kiFrTD4VDJ9x7Y_q8PDpAVMgQTWdMsfmOjdQncel-XjWlTOjDXCbXhGn511rf01YOZ7n9n5AzBD0FUwlMfasO8gFRztd8xFA5KCq31Wrlw1vTXl7bTdZueDsJBXjraK3jsk.CrC2oigLagBOOYNdqJ0Qm5yFG2teb1_nBTEQQwsAVjI&dib_tag=se&keywords=marietta+magnetics&qid=1716830078&sprefix=marriett%2Caps%2C752&sr=8-4

I couldn't wait to review this wonderful machine. I saved up to purchase it. It was a little expensive, but well worth the cost. Size wise the cutting plate is approx 9 x 12 inches, which lets you cut 6 or more dies at once. A dream come true. The system seems very durable and made from high quality materials. It is a bit heavy, high quality materials again. The best reason I love this machine, no handle cranking!! If you are thinking about purchasing the big shot plus, all I can say is you will be happy you did. I highly, highly recommend going for it.

Not worth the price. After spending so much money, the machine quickly became a paperweight. It turns on but will not feed materials through. I’ve only used it a couple of times, so for it to stop working this soon is very disappointing. Customer support from Sizzix was also unhelpful, which makes the experience even more frustrating. I would avoid this product due to the high cost, poor reliability, and lack of support.

Love this saves my hand and I can cut more So much space for many other dies

I really like the fact this the machine is electric and was pretty excited to try it out. The first time I used it, the top plate warped quite a bit, and left an impression of what I cut on the plate, which is normal. But the impression was deep. (I followed instructions as far as the sandwich building goes.) So I ran a different die thru the machine just to see what the plates would do, my previous cut was embedded in the sheet of cardstock! Beware, your previous cuts may show up on what you are sending thru the machine. I don't know if I am doing something wrong, so I am experimenting with different ways to send dies thru, but the damage has already been done to the plates. I don't know if the more they get used, the impressions will wear down. I would've given this product 5 stars, but not happy with the plates-may have to purchase a new set and start over. I know they will warp some, but I would say this is excessive-maybe because they are bigger plates? It embosses great! I had issues cranking the manual machine when I tried using 3D folders, so I didn't use my embossing folders at all. But now I use them more often, which is a win for me. Easy to set up and use. You do need a lot of space where the plates go in and come out, but all I had to do was rearrange a few things on my crafting counter. Overall, a good machine. It would be nice if you could just order the machine without the dies and folder that come with it, to keep the cost down. I have several dies and embossing folders in my stash so I didn't really need more. If that is available, I missed it-my error.

I LOVE THIS MACHINE! It cuts quickly, embosses beautifully without any trouble. It is fun to use it, I can literally cut or emboss 5 cards in less time than it used to take me to do one on my hand crank machines. Yes, this is replacing 2 previous machines. It was on sale and I would have bought it at full price if I had known how much easier it has made my life.

Love this machine!!! The ease of die cutting is worth the purchase. No more tired hand or cramps from cranking.