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Brother ScanNCut DX: Auto Blade, Thin Fabric or Rotary?

CADXBLD1 and CADXBLDQ1 need different holders; the rotary replacement is another separate system.

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Choose CADXBLD1 for the ordinary ScanNCut DX Auto Blade and CADXHLD1 for its holder. For the Thin Fabric Auto Blade, use CADXBLDQ1 with CADXHLDQ1 instead. Brother explicitly says these holders do not accommodate the other blade.

The blade and holder are separate orders. If you only need a worn blade, inspect the existing holder before buying both components.

Match each blade to its holder

Brother lists the thin-fabric blade for quilting and appliqué fabrics without a fusible backing. The ordinary Auto Blade covers a broader list of materials, including paper, vinyl and some fabrics. Choose by the documented workflow, not by the apparent sharpness or colour of the edge.

Three different ScanNCut DX orders
Cutting systemBlade referenceHolder or kit to check
Auto BladeCADXBLD1CADXHLD1
Thin Fabric Auto BladeCADXBLDQ1CADXHLDQ1
Rotary Auto BladeCADXBLDR1CADXRBKIT1 when blade and housing are both needed

Do not confuse the two vinyl-looking names

The Brother US page title for CADXBLD1 currently includes the word vinyl, but its body identifies the ordinary Auto Blade and requires CADXHLD1. The separately referenced Vinyl Auto Blade is CADXBLDV1. Compare the reference and the required holder or kit, rather than combining products with similar titles.

CADXBLDR1 is a rotary replacement blade without a housing. Brother directs users who need both components to CADXRBKIT1. A rotary blade cannot be placed into either of the straight-blade holders simply because all three products say DX.

Use the DX mat and test the actual fabric

Brother has a DX fabric mat and separate low-tack, standard and scanning mats. The scanning mat is for scanning and is not intended for cutting. Choose a cutting mat for the material and the machine before loading the blade.

Make a small test cut, especially for fabric. Material behaviour varies, so the advertised blade range is not a promise that every fabric at that thickness cuts successfully. If a holder is cracked or will not secure the blade, replace the damaged part rather than compensating with extra pressure.

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The ordinary and Thin Fabric DX systems use separate blades and holders. Select the cutting edge and holder for the same system.

Brother CADXBLD1

CADXBLD1 Vinyl Auto Blade for ScanNCut DX Series Machine

Ordinary DX Auto Blade, for its documented matching holder.

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CADXBLD1 · 1 replacement blade

1 replacement blade: one Auto Blade; holder sold separatelyCADXBLD1 Vinyl Auto Blade for ScanNCut DX Series Machine

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Brother CADXHLD1

CADXHLD1 Auto Blade Holder

Holder for the ordinary DX Auto Blade; not the Thin Fabric holder.

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CADXHLD1 · 1 blade holder

1 blade holder: one Auto Blade Holder; blade sold separatelyholder only

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Brother CADXBLDQ1

CADXBLDQ1 Thin Fabric Auto Blade

Thin Fabric Auto Blade, separate from the ordinary blade.

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CADXBLDQ1 · 1 replacement blade

1 replacement blade: one thin fabric Auto Blade; holder sold separatelyblade only; holder sold separately

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Brother CADXHLDQ1

CADXHLDQ1 Thin Fabric Auto Blade Holder

Matching Thin Fabric holder; do not combine it with the ordinary Auto Blade.

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CADXHLDQ1 · 1 thin-fabric blade holder

1 thin-fabric blade holder: one Thin Fabric Auto Blade Holder; blade sold separatelyholder only

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