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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: PeterAit on July 01, 2009, 10:38:17 am
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I need recommendations for a high quality paper cutter. It will be used mostly for photo paper but if it could cut 4 ply matte board too that would be great.
Thanks,
Peter
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I use the Rotatrim Professional M24 cutter for my photos but would not attempt to cut mat board with it.
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Rotatrims are expensive. I first bought an inexpensive generic rotary cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with it not working very well, then bought an inexpensive guilloutine-style cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with IT not working very well, and finally bought a Rotatrim, which has been great. Don't do what I did; just start with a Rotatrim and be done with it, despite the expense.
Based on previous questions on the topic here on this forum, Rotatrim seems to be the high-quality paper cutter that most people here use.
(No idea how it would work on mat board.)
Lisa
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Rotatrims are expensive. I first bought an inexpensive generic rotary cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with it not working very well, then bought an inexpensive guilloutine-style cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with IT not working very well, and finally bought a Rotatrim, which has been great. Don't do what I did; just start with a Rotatrim and be done with it, despite the expense.
Based on previous questions on the topic here on this forum, Rotatrim seems to be the high-quality paper cutter that most people here use.
(No idea how it would work on mat board.)
Lisa
Lisa, I have to laugh, every word that you wrote I could have written the identical statement. I did EXACTLY as you did and your advice is spot on, just buy a Rotatrim and save yourself the aggravation, it's just not worth it. Never used it on mat board because I have a mat cutter
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just start with a Rotatrim and be done with it, despite the expense.
Lisa
Ditto. This is exactly what I was about to say when I saw the topic header....
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One more vote for having the right tool for each of those separate jobs.
Mat cutter for mat board; Rotatrim for paper. The Rotatrim pays for itself in materials not wasted and in hair not torn out. Don't waste time or money on cheap solutions.
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Tried it... it will not cut matboards. For paper only. But great for its purpose!!
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Ditto, ditto, & ditto on Rotatrim. Accept NO substitute.
For mattes, I have a 60" logan matte cutter with both a straight cut and bevel cut heads. Or get a scrap piece of laminate from a store and use a razor knife and a straight edge.
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Seems there are bigger ones available for cutting board....I thought I remembered doing this at school!
http://www.rotatrim.co.uk/cutting_guide.ph...n=cutting_guide (http://www.rotatrim.co.uk/cutting_guide.php?section=cutting_guide)
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Rotatrims are expensive. I first bought an inexpensive generic rotary cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with it not working very well, then bought an inexpensive guilloutine-style cutter from an office supply place, got frustrated with IT not working very well, and finally bought a Rotatrim, which has been great. Don't do what I did; just start with a Rotatrim and be done with it, despite the expense.
Based on previous questions on the topic here on this forum, Rotatrim seems to be the high-quality paper cutter that most people here use.
(No idea how it would work on mat board.)
Lisa
A Krause manual board cutter (shear type) of 5 feet long will cut 45 grams paper or up to 1 mm aluminium + 300 grams Photorag laminated to it or 1.5 mm Polycarbonate. Secondhand price of a 40 years old one will still be near 2000$. Weight near 300 kg. Precise too when sensibly used.
The Krause quillotine cutter of 107 cm wide cuts paper reams up to 4 inches high. It is even older but only worth its weight in steel with the little safety build in.
I own both and see no reason to exchange them for a manual rotary cutter yet.
There are nice ones though like Keencut's models.
met vriendelijke groeten, Ernst Dinkla
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