How to Shim Intricate Memory Box Dies

Dave shows you the tips on shimming Memory Box dies with intricate details. He discusses how to "spot shim" specific areas of the die and also how to use a metal adaptor plate.

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[Loretta Rodger]

Use a piece of wax paper the first few times and you will have a perfect result.

[Laundryqueen88]

What's the width of the metal shim please. Thanks for your answer.

[Liz Hodge]

Where do you buy the metal adapter plate? I tried using the "spot shim" method with no luck. Thanks for any help!

[Gloria Westerman]

I stumble upon this video...and I'm so glad I did....I couldn't get my new die to cut all the way thru...and it's the die your showing too...so I will try this....thank you so much for making this video....I thought my die was broke or defected.....tfs

[Mano Khan]

thanks

[ChrisAndCats]

I have just watched this and whilst they are cutting the other way to what I was taught (die face down instead of up) they arent cutting into the plate. The metal plate is applied onto the reverse of the die in much the same way as it would be underneath it if you cut up. So the die is still cutting into the clear plate as it always does. Hope that helps.

[ginger rogers]

love this great video demo..nice voice very clear instruction..I have just bought 2 diesLiseet Buckle & Marietta Buckle..so after watching you I am off to try them out..Many thanks..

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[Linda Reynolds]

I very surprised that a cutting plate wasn't next to your die, with the metal plate on top. It seems that the die would be dulled by contacting the metal instead of cutting into the acrylic as is the usual method.

[Gail Lass]

I'm disappointed with my LaRue Heart die. I tried to shim it with an extra piece of cardstock the very first day I had it and now the die has bowed and it still didn't cut nicely. I have 3 other dies, Quinn Flourish, Cherish Border and Frostyville Border and wonder if they were worth the money. Gail Lass

[Sheryl2738]

Thank you for these tips. I'll try this with the Piestra Tile die. Love that one, but had some trouble with a couple of spots. I think the tape would have done the trick. Love ALL of your dies!