Big Shot Repair

How to repair your Big Shot machine when its not cutting evenly. Simple to do yourself with a phillips head screwdriver and an allen key.

[@thiccyoshi7110]

WOW you repaired that [ BIG SHOT ] like a [hyperlink blocked]

[@bread_card3113]

Dang got here before me

[@allikittyYT]

THIS IS THE [Literal definition] OF [Big Shot]

[@x_sinister6185]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jvpro2076]

There are so many videos that have aged poorly for this exact reason and I'm gonna terrorize them all with spamton

[@decaknight]

NOWS YOUR CHANCE TO BE A BIG SHOT!!!!

[@KirbyKidG]

I KNEW SOMEONE WOULD SAY IT

[@roberteospeedwagon8178]

THANKS

[@TheChairman1]

There it is. Just needed to sort.

[@janicebaranowski8868]

Tania, Mine had quit working a number of years ago and I just pulled it apart thinking if all else fails, I would just get a new one. I didn't have your video to help me so I didn't go as far as disassembling it as you did, but it worked again. But recently it was screeching and jamming so bad I went to look for a "fix it" video and found yours. WOW...thanks for an amazingly simple and straightforward step-by-step. I found an amazing amount of little paper scraps in it. I cleaned it all out and now it almost works like new (it is 11 years old, so wasn't expecting miracles). I've saved your video for next time!

[@jenniferhopkins2512]

We took ours to pieces and found that the small shaft that the handle turns had seized up. The two holes were full of crud, and took some scrubbing with an old toothbrush and some WD-40 to get it turning. We added a few drops sewing machine oil to both holes and the handle once again turns. You are to be congratulated for your courage and fortitude in repairing your unit. We run something called the Repair Cafe here in rural BC and people haul in stuff that needs this type of magic. You are hereby appointed an honorary member of our Gibsons Repair Cafe. Please show up at the next event and bring tools ...

[@longlivedemocracy756]

😆

[@hrguru6378]

THANK YOU! My Big Shot just seized up and would not crank at all. With the help of my husband I am back in business (and richer for not having to buy a new one!)

[@InkResponsibly]

HR GURU so happy I could help. There’s really not much to them but the cost certainly does add up if you have to replace them

[@samn.s_sand]

Be a big shot lmao

[@lindaatkins2197]

Wow what a difference a day makes! Thanks for your encouragement and great directions! My Big Shot is like new! It had 6 years of tiny scraps embedded in it and now it works smoothly and like a dream!

[@InkResponsibly]

Linda Atkins that’s awesome. I’m so happy for you.

[@kirangarcha7127]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow video! I thought maybe my big shot was only fit for the bin and now I’m feeling confident about fixing my machine!! ❤

[@sidekyboy]

i wanna [[BIG SHOT]]

[@stephaniehatley]

Thank you so much for this video! My Big Shot was very hard to turn. It almost felt locked up. I took it apart and cleaned and lubricated the gears with bike chain spray lubricant, and now it turns so freely! I don't think it's been this good since I bought it. Thanks again for the great video! I would've thought it was broken and thrown it away if I hadn't seen this. Thanks so much for taking the time!

[@maryignatius4010]

I am soo grateful to you, you have saved me years of frustration and a few tears as well. God Bless

[@connieevans5941]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My Big Shot developed a nasty grinding noise when I used it and it wasn't cutting at all well. I followed your video to take it apart and could see that one bearing was broken. I ordered near bearings and made sure I had the necessary tools, found a tutorial for replacing a bearing and this morning I set to work. Thank you so much for giving me the confidence to give it a go. I had to buy a pair of circlip pliers and 2 new bearings (always good to have a spare) but for the small sum of £10 I have a good as new Big Shot!

[@catheyday4182]

Thank you for your help! My big shot locked up on me and I watched your video, took it apart, wd-40'd it and tried to put back together. Took several attempts but finally got it back. It works again! Don't have to buy a new one quite yet

[@bunnygirl627]

Thank you so much. This was the only video I was able to find that showed how to dismantle a big shot and put it back together. Thanks to you, I was able to fix a frozen one I had bought secondhand. It works like a dream now!

[@jenniferhartman8283]

I just fixed one I bought second hand and haven’t used in about 6 years. Works like a dream now. Thanks

[@fionaharvey6165]

My Big Shot has squeaked loudly for weeks and then just stopped turning altogether a few days ago. Thanks to your tutorial my husband and I were able to pull it apart and discover that the rod that turns the small gear was getting stuck. We added WD40 and grease to the rod and after much turning of the handle and reassembling it's as good as new! Thanks :)

[@patreskapapers]

You are a rockstar! Thank you for helping me get my Big Shot moving again!

[@juliamadigan5934]

Thank you for this tutorial! I managed to get a skinny die caught in the rollers & it broke leaving a piece of the die dangling. It took some muscle & patience but with your help, I got it taken apart & put back together! Kudos to you!

[@cobault2010]

Many thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful and I successfully fixed my big shot with your instruction. Thank you

[@veronicaojeda-gonzalez9729]

Thank you for posting this. My Big Shot gears stopped working. After disassembling it and soaking all areas with WD-40, it started working again! It was tricky reassembling it, but with lots of patience it's all put together.

[@DJ-rx5lz]

Thank you so much, I just took my BS apart and fixed it just like you said could be done. If I had not watched this video I would have thought I was breaking it. Again you saved me $100 bucks

[@paularough789]

Thank you for posting this. I had my platform and die stuck in my Big Shot. Taking it apart and giving it one spray of wd-40 did the trick. I am so impressed at how smooth it is running now. It took a little wiggling to get it back together but without your instructions I would probably still be trying to figure it out. This was great.

[@theosdionysus6213]

ahah the [[BIG SHOT]] deltarune fans are invading

[@karodora]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you.

[@caroladams3949]

Thanks. I took my machine apart and fixed it. the clip on the one gear came off. Thanks for the great video.

[@dianalovescolors]

Thank you. I'm hoping that my model of Big Shot is similar enough to yours and I can repair it. My heart sank when I heard a God Awful "SNAP" last night that sounded like a gun shot! I thought I had cracked the plastic plate. But no the handle turns but the dies will not cut. I thought there was some sort of spring in there that broke but I dont see any springs in your video. Well it's time to be brave and start getting those screws off. Thank you!

[@bridgetberry4818]

Mine did a huge bang too! I’m fixing to tear it apart. Did u find out what was broken inside and/or where to get any replacement parts?

[@mikek.3965]

Clear instructions, very helpful. Thx!

[@SueF51]

Great video! Once I took everything apart I still couldn’t get the gears to move and was concerned. We sprayed them well with WD40 and I brushed the grooves with a toothbrush. After a few minutes of repetition the gears moved smoothly. Thanks again for your video.

[@lindagiles1911]

Thank you. Fantastic demo. I wore out the bearings on my Big Shot and was able to get replacement ones from a bearing supplier. Works great now.

[@thejenbar]

Just managed to take apart, clean and reassemble, thank you. The clips are in place, but the pressure is stiil low, and although I can get it to cut with shims (using the magnetic platform) it is a faff. Any suggestions please?

[@CraigsOverijse]

Super video thanks mine has gone a little temperamental but wouldn’t have dared dismantle until now. Just need to find a at to take off the hex bolt for the handle not sure if aI have the correct tool but will give this a go

[@bigcousinfred6751]

Now your chance to be a [BIG SHOT]

[@blakewheaton8718]

Thank you.very clearly demonstrated!

[@caryginns1004]

You saved my big shot. Thank you for this video

[@RuthieB51]

OMG!!!!! Thank you so.much! My big shot was totally frozen . I followed your directions, sprayed the years with WD40 and it now works like a charm!!!!!

[@InkResponsibly]

Ruthie B you are so welcome. I’m happy it helped. There’s nothing more frustrating than when something breaks and there’s no where to fix it. XO

[@dianiakelley4697]

Great demo. Thank you.

[@sharonjessen]

Thanks so much! This is just what I needed. TFS

[@lisaseter913]

Thanks this really helped. we found a tiny typeset die inside of mine when we did it .

[@jackiemcgee205]

Thank you very much. Most informative.

[@aileendowning1944]

THANKYOU!!! The small gear seized went fishing for a how to video! Put a food few squeezes of sewing machine oil I fixed it!!!

[@nenaduran24]

i used the detailed plataform ( the black and heavy one) with th magnetic plataform ( no warnings this couldn`t be used toguether) and now my big shot does not have pressure, do you or someone knoes where is the floss? and what part should i get and where?

[@hannymoorman4531]

great demo, thank you

[@Keikogir1]

Thank so much for your video. It really help me.

[@InkResponsibly]

Keikogir1 that’s awesome. I’m so happy I could help.

[@sandrasouth7686]

Thank you,Big Shot is now as good as new

[@InkResponsibly]

sandra south I’m so happy to hear it was helpful for you.

[@sherriw7297]

Thank you for creating the video I am going to have my brother watch it and hopefully he can make the adjustment in mine. By chance any thoughts or suggestions on where someone might obtain lost rubber feet?

[@dizzy18402]

Thank you Sooooo much. This is exactly what i need to see.

[@rositaau9438]

Thank you for the instructions. My big shot does not have pressure and it doesn't cut at all. I don't know what's wrong The last time i cut, it made some loud crackling sound then it stop working. Whst do I do now. Please help '

[@anitareasontobelieve378]

Wow. Mine quit turning and is trash..so I might as well see why! Thanks!

[@BeatlesFanSonia]

Can the bigkick be painted a different color? If so, what kind of paint should I use?

[@andrewandberthapilgrim999]

I'm searching for a version of this for the Sidekick. I took off the screws at the bottom but it appears totally welded together. I might have to call them.

[@pattibaileydesigns]

Great video.....a few weeks ago those two horseshoe shaped clips came off. I'm wondering, is that what is causing the uneven pressure when cutting? Thanks!

[@catherinearnott4903]

Hi can you help please. My new big shot. Isn't even a year old. Since I bought it. The screw inside the handle keeps slacking off constantly. And popping rubber covering off handle. So annoying having to keep tightening it all the time. Don't want to lose rubber handle button. Thank you. Just old and stupid don't know who else to contact. Thank you so much

[@conniehuguet5635]

Tania - My handle broke off. I figured this out after watching your video. Do you know how I can get the steel rod that goes to the handle?

[@alphadog769able]

Hello Tania, it looks like one side of my top roller is a little higher than the other. I did take it apart and everything looked fine. any ideas?

[@nikkiemock7489]

Hi could that little pin make the big shot lose pressure. Nikkie x

[@nolajeanspiers4668]

You showed us how to take big shot apart but no further th other part I need to do and we’re do I get the bearing thank you nola spiers mitchell

[@InkResponsibly]

nola jean spiers the part that usually breaks is the little clip shaped like the letter ‘C’. I falls into the casing most of the time. If it’s gone check with your local hardware store and they should be able to help. Pls let me know how you go

[@janiceolender7085]

My big shot is just squeaking a lot.will taking it apart like this eliminate that.

[@karenfields5161]

Who do I contact when the gears have 2 broken teeth on the Big Shot Pro?

[@prof.drfabianosoares8941]

Hi, how can I find a replacement for the handle?

[@nancycharlotte3140]

I'm going to try this, because my Big Shot is not cutting or embossing on the sides. It makes me nuts.

[@elizabetharias2130]

Porfavor ayudeme que hago se estravio la manija de mi bigshot.

[@ann5376]

I have electric big shot & it stop working on reverse…. I need help!!

[@mrss3487]

Hey there nice vodeo. I have a question my bog shot is not giving full pressure on both sides. The left side has no pressure so it doesn't cut anything I had to put extra papers for the pressure but it still doesnt work. What can I do for the pressure. Machine is useless because it's not cutting anything. I tried your method but that doesn't make any difference

[@arriettysbags]

I am interested to know if you managed to get your problem sorted. My big shot squeezes too hard when it goes through the rollers. I've written to sizzix but they weren't very helpful to solve my problem.

[@ZAFIRO1288]

Thank you

[@liviplaysroblox2100]

My big shot broke the handle is broken it will not cut how do you fix it please respond As soon as possible

[@cherriesnhoney]

hello! im so glad to have found this video...its been 2yrs since my bigshot popped and no longer has pressure..i have taken it apart and the top roller is misding the clip and the gears are not flush...its seems the top one has slid out about 1/4in out...would you know what this or what happened?...thank u for any help

[@johnshaw5978]

Sounds like you just need to push the gear back on the shaft and install a new circlip. Old one may be rattling around in there. Else, they're pretty generic.

[@cherriesnhoney]

@@johnshaw5978 thank you for reply...i ended up hammering the barrel in deeper...still not flush but it does work well enough to cut!!! haha, the elusive pin...it slipped out of machine when i took it apart and found it 2wks later in carpet...thx again

[@marthamejiaguerra4931]

My sidekick machine is broken My hub opened it and realized that 1 gear has 2 broken teeth. Somebody knows where can I find a new one? Or maybe the set of 4. Thanks in advance!

[@maxineiles6806]

I Have a question , I have a big shot that the handle has snapped can I fix it for should I buy a new one??

[@InkResponsibly]

If you contact sizzix they will be able to send you a new handle. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help

[@Gidget3922]

Thank you so much for the information. I took it apart as you have shown and I am still not getting a good cut in the center. I just noticed this on one of my dies. If I run it along the edges of the platform, it cuts beautifully. Do you have any other suggestions? BTW, I did get rid of a lot of paper pieces and dust. Thanks again! Shirley

[@bettycook2677]

My handle broke off of my big short. What can I do about it can I get it fixed or do indeed to get a new one

[@InkResponsibly]

Betty Cook I’m so sorry I didn’t get back to you. If you haven’t already, contact sizzix in your country and they will be able to send you a new one

[@marlenegarelle433]

I am the second owner of this particular BigShot and I just tried to take it apart because it is not working...I think that I have had it; and will be getting a new machine. I am very tired of this project and I do have projects lined up!!!

[@Stahlmaks]

Thank you for posting this!! It was the exact piece (horseshoe shape) that had come off. I freaked out a bit until I found it finally stuck to the outside plastic piece!! I was able to get it back on, but notice it is still loose. Is it suppose to be loose?

[@Stahlmaks]

Well, I'm sad to say that that was not the problem well one of the problems but it is the bearings that is out in the lower roller. So I need to figure out how to fix that or simply buy a new machine bummer!

[@leslieobrien7984]

Did you find out how to fix the bearings in the lower roller?

[@estellebusby5369]

Hai!I am from The Netherlands,and i have excatly the same problem(hors shoe)The problem is,that the sides,both ways,can’t come of,i don’t want to force it,so i put it together again😔,i think i have to safe for a new one,greetz from the Netherlands🙋🏽‍♀️🇳🇱🌷

[@lindaatkins2197]

Give it to a handy man or lafy. It takes a little use of the screw drive to help get it apart. Just don't break any of the plastic. I just took mine a part and it runs smooth as butter now.

[@johnshaw5978]

@@leslieobrien7984 Remove the circlip from the lower roller, then remove the gear. Then remove the plates at the other end (4 screws). Finally, with the diecast frame well supported use a press to press the shaft, roller and bearing right through. I have not needed to change mine yet but you can see that the roller diameter is slightly smaller than the bearings so you can press them straight through. Rule of thumb: If Sizzix can figure how to press it together, Both Maryann and Leslie O'B can press it apart! Can probably do it with a mallet if you don't have a press but a press will be easier as it won't skew the bearings in the press-fit holes. Take your time and have fun. :-)

[@elizabethgalvan9449]

I did exactly what you said in your video and was able to put it back together (I was scared about that), but it is still not cutting correctly. Any other suggestions? 😢

[@geraldroloson9598]

If it is not cutting evenly, most likely one or more of the four bearings have deformed and the roller is not centred. If this is the case the two rollers will not be parallel. The bearings can be ordered on eBay.(1) 12 x 30 x 9mm Shielded Micro Deep Groove Ball Model Radial Bearing. Just make sure it is the same Big Shot. They have a few different models and the bearings may not be the same dimensions. I just fixed a friends Big Shot with that problem. Cost was $10.00 for two bearings. Only used the one so now she has a spare. Good luck.

[@alwynbolton3315]

The small cog that turns when I use the crank handle is missing some teeth. I contacted Sizzix but they are unable to help because my machine is more than 3 years old and out of warranty. Sizzix were unable to give me any information about the design or make of the cog. Please can anyone help!

[@InkResponsibly]

Alwyn Bolton maybe you could take the cog to a bearing and auto parts shop. I’m sure from there they could help. I live in Australia and we have different stores to the rest of the world

[@liviplaysroblox2100]

We can’t get it please help

[@susanunderhill2106]

I can’t see the horse shoe has come off but I still can’t get the rollers to turn. What more can I do?

[@InkResponsibly]

Susan Underhill hi Susan, you could try spraying silicone spray onto the gears or a graphite powder. Never force the handle. If it still won’t turn, my guess is the “horseshoe” shaped clip is stuck between the gears. Let me know how you go. If you like you can send me a photo and I will have a look for you. XO from AU

[@marythompson1933]

@@InkResponsibly can you please tell me what size screw holds the handle on?

[@ScottTheWoz_]

Do you realize a certain Neo is distinguished at the hand of acute bastille.

[@iceandyyt8764]

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[@Ilikecats25]

put Kromer in it!

[@cindyrose9083]

My two large gears are not interlocking when I take it apart. What causes that?

[@trishglover8180]

Amazing tutorial. There certainly was a lot of rubbish inside mine , including a needle 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@artedemexico6164]

No entendí muy bien alguien me puede ayudar

[@geraldroloson9598]

If it is not cutting evenly, it may also be a collapsed bearing. To replace the bearing check out this link: www.instructables.com/id/Sizzix-Big-Shot-Bearing-Replacement/

[@caroladams3949]

the rollers were slipping. now fixed.

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[@katherinehaught7950]

I am still afraid to try taking my Big Shot apart when it needs work. So far it is working fine. Is there someone, somewhere who is an expert in this job?

[@favoritosdajana]

Do you not repair nothing.

[@PapersAndAKoffee]

That wasn't the problem with mine. Still not cuting thro