It’s a valid question…

My mother in law was over recently and saw part of a “Dora the Explorer” as my daughter was watching it.  There was significantly less Spanish spoken in the show than I realized.  In any case, there was a part where a talking treasure map was speaking to the audience.  It repeated the three-step directions no less than four times.  Then there was a little song where it was all repeated again.

My mother in law then asks if this is a show for English learners.  No, it’s to teach kids some basic skills as well as a little Spanish.  Her second question was, “Well, then why are they repeating the English phrases so many times?”

What kind of CNC cutter would you recommend?

I’m only vaguely aware of craft/robo/CNC cutters that aren’t laser cutters.  I don’t want one of those has to use cartridges to give it different preprogrammed cutting patterns – I want to be able to design my own shapes for cutting.  So, I ask you now for your help…

  • Is there a difference between robocutters, craft cutters, hobby cutters, and CNC cutters?
  • What brands are there?
  • How reliable are the various brands?
  • Besides just paper and cardstock, what kinds of materials should they be able to cut?
  • How easy are they to use, program, etc?
  • What kinds of reuseable supplies do they require?  (Blades?)
  • What should I watch out for?
  • What questions should I be asking?
  • What do you use your cutter for?
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