Of course this happens on Saturday when I can't get ahold of anyone. My Wizard was cutting and then all of a sudden there was a popping sound and air started spewing out the left edge where the matboard is mounted for cutting. Any ideas as to what has happened and/or how to fix this problem????
IN DESPARATE NEED OF HELP - WIZARD ISSUE
- Thread starter Janis
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CAframer
SGF, Supreme Grumble Framer
Yep. One of the little pipes (bladders) that provide clamping pressure has blown.
There are two, one vertical and one horizontal. You can clamp off the air hose to the one that's blown (behind the board) and carry on using the CMC till you can get a replacement from Wizard. Replacing it is easy.
There are two, one vertical and one horizontal. You can clamp off the air hose to the one that's blown (behind the board) and carry on using the CMC till you can get a replacement from Wizard. Replacing it is easy.
Janis
Sounds like the tube (not sure what to call it) that holds the matboard has busted.
There is a small rubber tube on the left side and on the bottom of the cutting board.
This tube is located under the metal strip
Look at your Wizard hardware book.
Sounds like the tube (not sure what to call it) that holds the matboard has busted.
There is a small rubber tube on the left side and on the bottom of the cutting board.
This tube is located under the metal strip
Look at your Wizard hardware book.
It could also be the bladder itself, but the fix is the same 
(disable that clamp/bladder temporarily)
Mike
(disable that clamp/bladder temporarily)Mike
It could also be the bladder itself, but the fix is the same (disable that clamp/bladder temporarily)
A local shop had the same issue a couple years ago, because they were using a letter opener to clean out the fallout scraps from their lower clamp. In their case, they punctured the bladder assembly.
Mike
(disable that clamp/bladder temporarily)A local shop had the same issue a couple years ago, because they were using a letter opener to clean out the fallout scraps from their lower clamp. In their case, they punctured the bladder assembly.
Mike
GhostFramer
MGF, Master Grumble Framer
I have had this happen a few times over the years. Usually the week before Christmas or a weekend or some other time when I need it most. Since I keep at least one of each replacement part for the wizard on hand, so I dont have to wait for wizard to send me a new one.
Kirstie
PFG, Picture Framing God
Yep, we also keep replacement parts on hand fro the Wizard. I would advise all CMC owners to do this.
CWG
True Grumbler
Anyone want to share a list of replacement parts to keep on hand for a wizard ?
Blade cartridges for sure. They sell 'em in packs of five.
Rick
Rick