I bought the Explore 3 as an extra, but it has turned into my primary. I mostly cut cardstock, and this machine does a beautiful job! I like using the scoring tool vs the Maker 3 scoring wheel, so I don't have to constantly switch out tools. It saves a lot of time.
I love this edition of the circut 3 it cuts so much faster and cleaner than my explorer 2. I had been working on a very large complex piece with a lot of cutout work for a few months because it would get caught and tear or the cuts were not all the way through on different parts.... Well It is done and they loved it
This is an amazing cutting machine. The speed on it is 4 times faster than the previous version. I high k y recommend this to anyone that loves to craft.