I am having problems cutting larger mounts on a Keencut Ultimat Futura that was purchased last November. When cutting further down the machine the blade doesn't go all the way through the mountboard without the blade being extended far too much which causes hooking. Smaller mounts are not giving me any problems.
I believe the problem to be a very small dip in the base of the machine more than likely caused by the surface the machine is on flexing slightly. (Inch thick plywood). What I need to know is would a metal top workbench such as thick steel or cast iron solve the problem or is there any possibility that this is a problem with the mountcutter itself? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. As would any recommendations for a good workbench to put it on.
I'm using a regular 1400 micron thick white core board and the problem is the same with different makes of board. I use genuine Keencut blades. There is nothing obvious with the machine such as play in the cutting head and its not out of square.
Thanks in advance..
Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
-
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu 03 Aug, 2023 5:40 pm
- Location: Whitehead Northern Ireland
- Organisation: Aaron Martin Photography and Framing
- Interests: Music, Photography, Playing Guitar and Drums.
-
- Posts: 1881
- Joined: Sat 26 Sep, 2015 8:48 am
- Location: West Wales
- Organisation: George The Framer LLP
- Interests: Gardening, design, electronic music, good food and beverages.
- Contact:
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
I suggest trying an offcut of kitchen worktop if you're worried about flexing. That solved the issue for me.
It's worth giving Keencut a call too, they're very helpful.
It's worth giving Keencut a call too, they're very helpful.
Justin George GCF(APF)
Insta: georgetheframer
Insta: georgetheframer
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
The cutter depends on a good solid base. A slight dip will cause this problem. You could try adding a few shims of
card or whatever underneath and see if it's any better. Mountcutters work best when installed in a permanent position.
card or whatever underneath and see if it's any better. Mountcutters work best when installed in a permanent position.
Watch Out. There's A Humphrey About
- JKX
- Posts: 418
- Joined: Sun 08 Jan, 2023 10:25 pm
- Location: West Sussex
- Organisation: None - retired
- Interests: Gardening. Walking. DIY. Retired framer of 20 plus years, keeping my hand in.
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
Check the silicone rubber cord under the cutter bar is pushed all the way home along the entire length and also put a long straight edge along it to make sure the cutter bar itself is not slightly bowed
If all seems well regarding all the tips and info so far, and it’s still happening, give keencut a call.
If all seems well regarding all the tips and info so far, and it’s still happening, give keencut a call.
John Turner
The ex framer Formerly Known As RoboFramer.
The ex framer Formerly Known As RoboFramer.
-
- Posts: 1881
- Joined: Sat 26 Sep, 2015 8:48 am
- Location: West Wales
- Organisation: George The Framer LLP
- Interests: Gardening, design, electronic music, good food and beverages.
- Contact:
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
Keencut supply rubber bumpers to be placed evenly along the base. If using these, make sure that you have them in the right places. if some have been dislodged, then it can cause this too.
Justin George GCF(APF)
Insta: georgetheframer
Insta: georgetheframer
-
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Fri 16 Apr, 2021 9:55 pm
- Location: Wareham
- Organisation: Picture Frame Workshop
- Interests: Running
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
Not sure if this counts as a bodge and it's not something I've been taught to do, but as I pull the cutter with my right hand I use my left hand (finger) to hold the edge of the guide down onto the mountboard just ahead of where the blade is. i.e. I slide my left hand along just ahead of the cutter.
Do other people not do this?
Do other people not do this?
-
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Wed 30 Nov, 2022 5:43 pm
- Location: Yorkshire
- Organisation: Avenues Picture Framing
- Interests: Classic cars
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
Hi, you didn't mention if you bought the machine new? As Justintime mentioned it is critical that the rubber bumpers are in place, you can always add more and it has to be on a perfectly flat surface, if you speak to Keencut these are the first things they will ask you
- StevenG
- Posts: 1149
- Joined: Thu 31 Jan, 2013 8:01 am
- Location: Tyrone, N.Ireland
- Organisation: Featurepiece Frames
- Interests: Movies, always trying to get things better, Wasting money on things I don't need, reading stuff on here, eating sandwiches & being thankful for the small things
- Contact:
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
I had a similar issue and after speaking to Andy (who was incredibly helpful btw) it turned out to be related to the one of the components & that was replaced under warranty.
I'm not sure on the exact name of the part but it's the main bit that sits on top of the mountboard during cutting, the cutting head slides on it
I'm not sure on the exact name of the part but it's the main bit that sits on top of the mountboard during cutting, the cutting head slides on it
-
- Posts: 1881
- Joined: Sat 26 Sep, 2015 8:48 am
- Location: West Wales
- Organisation: George The Framer LLP
- Interests: Gardening, design, electronic music, good food and beverages.
- Contact:
Re: Keencut Ultimat Futura Problem
One test you can do is simply place a mountboard under the bar and drop the bar as if you were about to cut it. Visually check that it is sitting perfectly flush along the entire length of the mountboard. *There was a little publicised production problem for a short while which caused the bar to warp, causing it to lift away from the mount at one end only slightly but enough to cause the problem you describe, hence the importance of contacting the Keencut UK engineer. If this is shown to be the cause, they will send out a replacement bar straight away.
Justin George GCF(APF)
Insta: georgetheframer
Insta: georgetheframer