Sizzix 660470 Chrome Precision Base Plate for Intricate Thinlits, multi-colour

The Chrome Precision Plate did not include the Big Shot Switch on its list of compatible machines so, before purchase, I decided to 'Ask a Question'. Several very helpful people, with 1st hand experience, quickly responded enabling me to buy with confidence. I have not owned this item for long so this review is very much a first impression. It looks and feels like a quality item - it is heavier than I expected and highly polished - it is not flexible. I used it for some tiny, fiddly dies and passed it through my machine twice (forward and back) and the cut was perfect. Next, I tried a very large ornate butterfly that, having only used it twice, would no longer cut, no matter how I tried. Once more it cut perfectly. It is such a lovely die that I am looking forward to using it frequently. The dies have marked the Chrome base Plate but only as a very fine shallow etching line - not the deep scores that limit the life of the transparent plates. The size of the Chrome Plate is compatible with the smaller Sizzix cutting plates. I am now looking forward to getting some of the finer filigree dies for my card designs. Update on the above review - - - - - - I am now more experienced with this Chrome Precision Base Plate and I love it - it is in constant use, and because it never bends, even difficult dies cut evenly and cleanly. My transparent plates are lasting for longer making a very good saving. Additionally, I place a small square cut from a packing foam sheet -between the die and the transparent plate which further minimizes score lines, so all is good I can very warmly recommend this chrome plate - I would not be without it now. I think I should confess that I was spending far more than I wanted to in replacing the transparent plates ( my Big Shot is in constant use) and I was beginning to worry about it - at least I can now breathe a sigh of relief and no longer feel the need to restrict my crafting.

This is so good. All my intricate dies have been given another chance with this plate. The ease of cutting with one run through is amazing. You will not be disappointed. I have used this a lot and there is not a mark on it, so no extra lines on my cut (I hate it when that happens) I have not had any problems with my die's breaking at all. My only wish is that they would do one larger so that it fits my plus machine. I need it

I have loved using this new , magnetic, chrome, cutting plate. It replaces the bottom acrylic plate in a die and card sandwich. Depending on the quality, and/or the sharpness of the die it cuts in one pass. It also depends on A very intricate die, I pass through twice, but that’s just me, I like to be sure that the tiny pieces are going to pop out easily. This plate has increased my confidence in die cutting immensely. It love that on the reverse it shows how to use with 2D and 3D embossing folders in easy to read text as well as simple to interpret visuals. My daughter, who has a learning disability and previously struggled and gave up die cutting using this ‘ grown up’ machine and only used a mini machine and was restricted to very small projects. Now, with this new plate, and the ease of cutting it gives her, she has the freedom to explore the large projects that she has had in mind fo r some time. In fact, she has now purchased her own Sizzix die cutting machine, with a side order or this chrome, magnetic plate, which is a permanent fixture on her desk. She doesn’t complains of bored anymore! I would recommend this cutting plate to as a useful addition to anyone’s die cutting stash.

Works well

This is the most brilliant bit of kit.All my thin dies cut perfectly when using this,whereas before,despite shimming & turning some took three or more passes to be fully cut. With this precision plate it works first time every time. Can’t praise it enough. Fantastic. Wish I had bought one earlier.Well worth the money.

Love this! Saves my plates and cuts beautifully. Using with a big shot plus and a platinum 6 (both out of warranty) it's amazing. Finally means I can get really intricate dies (even Gemini ones) to cut in one forward - backward pass. Wish there was a smaller one (5.5-6inch) though to put it through landscape with full card 5x7 dies.

Not used yet but from all the hype I think it will be brilliant

Cuts intricate and delicate dies with ease in one pass. The only downfall is the chrome plate pulls away from the backing plate on the edges after a few cuts. Still an amazing item though.