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Dies not cutting like they used to? Do you think it's time to sharpen your dies?
Before we talk about the blade being bad you need to check your cutting pad.
Click here for more details on cutting pad replacement.

Not sure what dies will fit into your machine. Take a look at the chart below. If you're still unsure, call us we'd love to help you out!

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For a in-depth look at die compatibility.

Die Size Guide
There are only 4 sizes of die blocks that are used for every shape, letter and number.
Please take note of these differences in the reference chart below.

SureCut Tiny Dies SureCut Small Dies SureCut Large Dies SureCut Double Cut Dies SureCut Extra Large Dies SureCut Extra Wide Dies
Design: Approx. 1" - 1-1/2" Design: Approx. 3" Design: Approx. 5" Design: size varies Design: Approx. 8"- 10" Design: Approx. 10" - 16"
Block: 4-7/8" x 5-7/8" Block: 4-7/8" x 5-7/8" Block: 4-7/8" x 5-7/8" Block: 4-7/8" 11-3/4" Block: 9-3/4" x 11-3/4" Block: 11-3/4" x 19-1/2"

Machines and their compatible dies

Original LetterMachine XL LetterMachine Prestige SpaceSaver Prestige Pro Prestige Select RollModel AllStar or SuperStar
Tiny, Small, Large, and Double Cut dies Tiny, Small, Large, Double Cut, and Extra Large dies
Plus AllStar & Bigz Dies*
Tiny, Small, Large, and Double Cut dies Tiny, Small, Large, Double Cut, and Extra Large dies
Plus AllStar & Bigz Dies*
Tiny, Small, Large, Double Cut, Extra Large, and Extra Wide dies
Plus AllStar & Bigz Dies*
Tiny, Small, Large, Double Cut, Extra Large, and Extra Wide dies
Plus AllStar & Bigz Dies*
AllStar Standard and Long dies

* Requires an adapter pad (item# CBS-ELA10010 or CBSEL30265)

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