Is this a "push" or a "pull" mat cutter ?
2006660
The instructions say to slide the cutter away from you so I would consider this a "Push" mat cutter. I am very pleased with the product.
435139
it isn't supposed to go though your machine at all. It is used to transfer your cut image from your cutting mat to its final destination... ie putting vinyl on the wall or freezer paper onto a t shirt. It doesn't matter what brand craft cutter you use. I have a crapcut, but i don't buy provotheives brand products, so I did my research and it is the exact same product. You can also buy it for less money if you go through the manufacture directly, through their ebay store.
1649877
It can be both pulled and pushed. It holds a 40 lb bag of mulch and proved invaluable this weekend when we spread 6 bags of mulch in the garden.
486991
Another thing to remember is that it "snaps" the material, when the blade presses down. There is no sawing motion as such, just simple pressure force on the blade. Be sure to draw your cut lines clearly so you can see them, and perhaps even pre-cut using a straight edge and carpet knife or other tool proper to the material. It works wonders, and if someone is putting in flooring it is a dream to use. It is easiest to use by "standing" on the material, but it will also work cutting board style as well on a table.
2000555
This is pretty thick. I only use it to roll out fondant. You can't cut on this mat though because it's rubber and cutting on it will destroy it.
1356199
The push handle is telescopic, so it can be shortened. Also, I don't believe it would be too difficult to remove if necessary.
1785195
Not sure what materials you had in mind, but this cutter works with paper/card stock and also the vinyl mat with sticky back.
2201333
It has to be pulled. Never tried to push with the handle but think wouldn't be able to control it's direction
1096935
I would say most definitely. The rotary cutter is sharp and the mat is self healing. Other mats would have slices in them from the rotary cutter. You can use the rotary cutter to cut out patterns instead of scissors. I wouldn't attempt using any other cutting mat.
1703279
Yes - that's what I use it with. Don't use the cutting mat, just put the vinyl sheet in by itself and make sure your cutting settings say vinyl. I set mine to Silhouette brand and haven't had any problems,
708668
Mine came with the one shown in the picture. I don't use it though, because you have to press down on what you're cutting, and the pusher gets in the way of that. It's easy to cut the end off of your finger (found out the hard way), so be sure use a piece of wood or something that won't damage the blades. A press block properly fitted to the included pusher would be most useful.
246241
The bar that the blade travels on floats above the material that is to be cut. The clearance allows for material up to 1/16" to slide under it. It would be possible to slide mat board no thicker than 1/16" under the guide However the blade cuts at a right angle to the surface not like cut mat for photo mounting. I am doubtful that the blade would cut mat board very well either. I have used other devices for cutting the bevel edge required for photo mounting but was never satisfied with the results.
1160991
Used properly you will get the job done... the cutter has a sweet spot so don't force the cut! I lift and steer the tool smooth and easily.
67890
The mat itself in not a magnet. It has a metal layer in it and you use these little peg magnets to hold things in place. Also, the "self healing" surface is not very durable. I've found that out as I make more and more cuts - the surface has started to peal off in some areas, and that's with very light use. I think the "iFixit" mat might be what you're looking for (http://www.amazon.com/iFixit-IF145-167-1-Magnetic-Project-Mat/dp/B00876JHBM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1362157639&sr=8-3&keywords=magnetic+work+mat)
2195877
The mat is made of a rubber material so it can be cut, but I think cutting it will leave jagged, unfinished edges depending on which edge you choose to cut along.
1611754
I'm not sure what you're asking exactly, but the unit only cuts one mat at a time. You can set up the 'guides' to cut one mat after another as long as each mat is the same size & cut.
2213181
I would not advise it. Unit is plastic with a rubber mat on the push part. It would tear it up