The Cameo Silhouette is a cutting machine developed by Silhouette America. The machine is used for cutting paper, fabric, vinyl, and other materials for scrap-booking, crafts, and other projects.
It works by feeding material into the machine and cutting it with a blade. But can it cut wood?
The short answer is yes, the Cameo Silhouette can cut wood. However, there are some caveats to consider before using it to cut wood.
In order to successfully cut wood with the Cameo Silhouette, you must use a special type of blade designed specifically for cutting wood and other hard materials like metal or plastic. This blade is called a “Deep Cut” blade.
When using the Deep Cut blade with the Cameo Silhouette to cut wood, you must use a lower speed and higher pressure than when using the standard blades that come with the machine. The Deep Cut blades are more powerful than the standard blades and require more force to make a clean cut through wood. Additionally, you should select thinner pieces of wood that are no thicker than ¼ inch for best results.
It is also important to note that because of its construction and size, the Cameo Silhouette is not suited for larger projects involving thicker pieces of woods or materials other than paper or fabric. If you are looking to do these types of projects then another type of cutting machine may be more suitable.
Conclusion:
The Cameo Silhouette can be used to cut wood but special precautions must be taken including using a Deep Cut Blade at lower speed and higher pressure than standard blades as well as selecting thinner pieces of wood no thicker than ¼ inch. Additionally, it is not suited for larger projects involving thicker pieces of woods or materials other than paper or fabric.