I Can't Believe You Actually Like This Machine...Oh Wait

Apparently, there's a machine that can scan and cut things, which sounds like a glorified office printer with commitment issues, but people are weirdly obsessed with it. Here's the thing. I haven't even touched it yet, but somehow I'm already emotionally involved. Welcome to the craft tool rabbit hole that I didn't even ask for. Nothing screams fun like a machine named after a distant relative. I was ready to roll my eyes. But here's the thing. I'm five tutorials deep and I'm already planning my fake Etsy shop using my brother's Canon cut. Y'all, it's been a minute. We have a lot to talk about. You have sent me down a rabbit hole and I literally cannot believe we ended up here. This is the plot twist of literally all plot twist. Guys, the brothers scan and cut. Really? It's not been one comment. It's not been two. It's been probably over a hundred comments after I said that I was go try out some other machines. And here is the funniest part of this whole story. I remember when the Scan and Cut came out like a decade ago. And this die cutting machine, I don't want to say was a joke because I know a lot of you love this machine obviously, but it was made for people doing paper crafts and people stamping and y'all know that is my heritage. I'm a stamper true and true. So when I started reading these comments and realizing that the scanning cuts back like back back like I had to start messaging my friends from from events that I used to attend in like 2011 being like hey can you tell me about this machine because like everyone's obsessed with it. I have literally been in a rabbit hole. My team's been in a rabbit hole. There's a lot to talk about today and we're going to do a deep dive on the Brother Scan and Cut because I had no idea it was still relevant. Netty D says, "I went with the Brother Scan and Cut a year ago. I have no regrets. It's a superior machine and would love to see y'all do some videos on it." Well, honey, buckle up cuz it's just beginning. Um, again, Julia says, "I would love to see some teaching on the Brother Scan and Cut. No more fuzzy cutting stamps while making the most of scraps with the scan feature. Sign me up, y'all. I'm telling you, you're obsessed with this machine. Yes, please explore Brother Scan and Cut. Please and thanks. Well, here I am. Um, but it's just so shocking to me that so many of you, not just a few, like a lot of you are intrigued about this brother skin and cut and it sounds like you already have them, which is just unbelievable to me. Um, there's just so many. I am obsessed. Catlover 9023 says, "Brother Scan and Cut, buddy, I don't understand why there isn't more on it. Sorry, but workspace was so much easier to learn for me and has helped me figure out design space. Only one thing I found Cricut can do that Brothers Scan and Cut can't is engraving. Y'all, that is a statement of all statements. This is so intriguing. So, here's the deal. I started reading all of these comments because the thing about me is when I post a video, I literally spend the next 48 hours reading all the comments. I don't respond to every comment, but I respond to a lot. And the one thing people were saying, "Oh my gosh, Tanner, are you breaking up with Cricut?" The answer is no. I'm not breaking up with Cricut. I love Cricut. I am the first person in line to be like, "I'm a Cricut fan." We're not stopping using our Cricut machine. So, for all those comments, take a breath. We've still been using our Cricut. We love our Cricut. I probably own 50 Cricut machines. We love them. But I do want to explore what other machines people are using. And this has been such a fascinating couple of weeks learning about all the different machines, whether it's a laser, whether it's another doceting machine. But this Brother Scan and Cut left me asking so many questions. So if you're here and you're also like, what the heck even is a Brother Scan and Cut? Today, I want to explore it because on this video, I think I'm going to actually order one. And I am really intrigued to see there's quite a bit of different variety of Brother Scan and Cuts. They have some different letters after them. I don't know. There's a lot to talk about when it comes to the Brother Scan and Cut. And I just want to kind of explore it. And I really want you guys to pop off in the comments. If you are a Brother Scan and Cut lover, tell me why. Tell me the things you make with it because I swear I thought this was just for like the sewing community and like the paper crafting community, but it seems that this Brother Scan and Cut has like popped off in general crafting and you guys are obsessed with it. So, I'm really excited to explore and see what this fuss is all about. After doing some research, here's what we know. Number one, the builtin scanner. You can literally draw something and it will cut it out. This includes items that you've been able to draw, items you've been able to stamp, things that you can scan in at 600 DPI, which for those have no idea what that means, it's super super high quality. Okay, this next one I need y'all to pop off if you like this feature or not, but it auto detects the material thickness. No more having to tell Cricut what to do. The Brother Scan and Cut is going to decide for itself what it works for materials 3 mm in thickness. So, it works with foam, felt, all sorts of different materials that work inside of the Brothers Scan and Cut. Like the comment said, it's been able to do everything but engraving. Here's the thing for you non- techsavvy friends out there. No computer required. You can literally do everything right there on the built-in screen. So, those of you with bad internet connections, people that don't love softwares, people that are not into using the computer, this one might be for you. It has a ton of built-in designs. Think basic shapes had a huge advancement. 1,300 built-in images ready to go at your own leisure with the built-in software computing on the device without even having to touch your very own computer, which is kind of a gamecher and awesome in and of itself. It has precision cutting and SVG support. So any cut file from makerscalarn.com that you've bought off Etsy or anything in between, you'll be able to upload it through their software and use it to cut on the machine as well. Calling all quilters, it is perfect for you. It has a seam allowance setting. It's able to actually purchase a additional rotary blade. So just like with the Cricut Maker who has a rotary blade, you'll be able to cut fabrics and materials. And I love love love the seam allowance ability for all the quilters out there that want to use this machine. Okay, when it comes to our favorite features, hands down, the scan to cut feature is the reason why 90% of people are obsessed with this machine. Being able to take things that you've been able to draw, stamp, um, create, and have it automatically draw out, and cut is incredible with that built-in scanner. I think people are also loving this feature to make sure all their scraps are completely utilized without any guesswork. We know how to use scraps with our Cricut, but here's the thing, it requires all of us to do some additional work. One thing about this machine is that it can scan it in and you can use all your scraps with ease without having to measure twice and cut once. I love that feature. Now, the second one that I think people have been really impressed with are the builtin image support. That library started coming up over and over again for people that just want to have built-in items that they're able to stay in their creative flow without having to break that and dive into their computer. Because let's face it, when you're having to use your iPad, your phone, your computer, you're going to get sidetracked, right? You're go get on Facebook, you're go see text messages pop up. People seem to really like this, so they can stay in that creative flow in their craft space, head down, having fun. And I'm really excited to explore and see which one's right for me. All right, my friends, here's the real question. Why would a Cricut user actually want to consider grabbing a Brother Scann and Cut? Let's go over it. Number one, you want to be able to take things like your hand drawings or your stamps or anything in between. And you want to easily be able to scan it and cut it without having to use any software, without having to convert it, without having to feel like you're a tech guru making the process come together. The Brother Scan and Cut might be for you. Number two, you may be obsessed with working with fabric. Whether you consider yourself a beginner seist or someone that would say, "I'm an advanced quilter," this machine has some really intense features that I think are lacking from the Cricut product that I think you may be really impressed with for your creations. Maybe you're ready to throw your computer out the door and you're wondering what machine could be standalone, giving you the flexibility of having an electronic die cutting machine without the necessity of having a computer, iPad, or phone. The Brother Scan and Cut quite possibly could be the best standalone electronic die cutting machine. I think there's a big market of people that understand electronic die cutting machines are the way to go when it comes to space, budgets, things like that compared to having to buy all the manual dyes or continually having to fuzzy cut around your items. Here's the thing. The Brother Scan and Cut might possibly be the best machine for you. Here's what I love about the Brother Scan and Cut. You can still use all the cut files from Makers Going to Learn or your other providers. I'm not saying that the Brother Scan and Cut can truly eliminate the computer. What I'm saying is it gives you flexibility for where you're at and it can help you create really well with or without the computer. I really do believe to get the most out of the machine, you will have to use a computer. you will have to use SVG files. That is just the beauty of this market. SVG files are the lowest cost, highest reward. And the way to activate those, the way to utilize those, as we have for years in this entire industry, is having a computer. And I haven't dove into the software yet. I am a very tough critic when it comes to diecut machines and their software. One of the biggest objections that I have for new machines on the market is that the software just isn't up to par. And it's not up to par for me to teach on and allow space here on our channel. Brother is a multi probably billion dollar company. So surely to goodness I'm about to order one and play with the software myself, but you can sit with ease knowing that I hold a very high standard when it comes to software. And I believe that no matter having the best machine on the market or the worst machine on the market, you will really be able to see the truth of the machine based on how well the software functions. So I believe to have a really good machine, it has to have good hardware, but it has to have even better software so that the user can actually create what they're looking for with ease, without pulling out their out their hair, without frustration. And I'm very intrigued to see what happens with the Brother Scan and Cut. So, who wants to come shopping with me and see which one's right for me? All right, y'all. We're heading to Amazon and I'm going to search for the Brother Scan and Cut. I've been so intrigued to film this video because there are so many different cricket or different scan and cuts. I Yeah, I even call them crickets cuz I'm so used to it. This is so funny for me. Imagine dating the same person for so long and then accidentally calling the new person you're dating the old person. That would be hilarious and awful. But seriously, here we are on Amazon with the different scan and cuts. Okay, the first one up $3.99 Scan and Cut SDX125E. Like, come on. Who's going to remember that? It's like asking about a printer. They're like, "What printer do you have with all those numbers?" Brother, you can do better. Next is the Scan and Cut SDX 85s. It is like half the price. What? Okay, y'all. Have you seen the Disney one? Calling all Disney fanatics. If you want to legally be able to use Disney files, the Disney Scan and Cut may be for you. I love Disney. I don't love it that much, though. There's so many, guys. is a Okay, here's the deal. When it's overwhelming like this and there's so many different machines, why is this one $700? $749. This is the DXSDX325, guys. Brother, like, do you all not know like what level we're on? That's what I'm saying. Like, some of these machines are just a hoot and a half. Okay, I really really think that for me the one that I've been eyeing is this like SD X125E. Um, it has a little bit of everything for me. Um, and that's what I really really enjoy like like. So, what I'm going to do when you're shopping on Amazon, you have to be really careful about who you're ordering from. So, I'm thinking this one's like directly from Brothers. So, I'm probably going to take a look at that. But then they've got these bundles. Looks like this is also from Brother. They're talking about making stickers, y'all. I don't know if Brother could compete with Cricut on making stickers. We may have to have a sticker off, y'all. We may have to have a sticker off. This will be good. Okay, this one's from the Brother store. And I want to see if the other one's from the Brother store, too. Okay, they're the same thing. See? Okay. Oh my gosh, there's different colors, guys. This is gray and aqua. I kind of want the gray and titanium. Ooh, is this one mine? Am I taking this one home? Electronic DIY cutting machine with scanner. Makes custom stickers, vinyl wall art, greeting cards, and more. It includes 682 patterns. Pretty interesting. Has a very good rating. Lots of five stars. All right, y'all. This is it. I'm buying it. Boom. Boom. I'm go check out. This is it, y'all. I'm so excited to have it. I'll keep you posted on when I get this machine in. It's coming Wednesday, probably even before I post this video. I'm so excited to play around with it, unbox it, see what we think. And I really want to hear from you. Have you ever heard of the Brother Scan and Cut? I'm sure you have because it's been around a while, but you all seem to be so intrigued with this machine. So, if you guys want me to continue sharing this journey, having this fun little minieries, please let me know in the comments down below. I'm having so much fun playing around and just getting back to crafting and getting to be as close as possible to all of you who are out there on YouTube wanting to have fun crafting. I cannot wait to see you in the next video. If you want to follow the journey, hit that subscribe button, like the video. We post new videos here every single week. And if you haven't checked out our membership, makerslearn.com, we are the number one place for crafters to come together and have an amazing crafting good time with over 13,000 plus cut files and more. I'll see you in the next video. Bye, guys.