Can you buy a straight cutter to use with this product? I know it comes with a straight knife but want to know if you can use an attachment. Thanks!
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Yes, a straight cutter can be purchased (from Logan). It makes it much easier than cutting with the knife.
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Dear inquirer. Most of us are using the Makita Blade with the Makita Saw. I find them to make quality products specifically for their own product line. Just be sure to get the correct # of teeth for the intended use. Happy Cutting--Bigfooot
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Hi Bonnie, if you look at the cutter with the blade and screw side towards you you can see a clear tab above the screw. Make sure your blade is closed, remove the screw turning counter clockwise and then the clear tab can be seen right underneath the screw hole. You push the tab towards the area where the blade opens. I wanted to send you a picture of the instructions but I can't attach it. If you want to you can email me at terryr915@yahoo.com. Terry
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I use a Spyderco Sharpmaker for it. It's fairly inexpensive and the easiest sharpening method. As far as not needing to sharpen it because it has a "SpyderEdge," that's total nonsense. It's a blade. Blades dull with use. Blades need to be sharpened.
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I used a knife once, but was gentle in cutting and didn't have a problem. I would think if you can find some kind of plastic tool to cut it might be safer.
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Ours is also a straight edge. It does not cut the paper. We often have torn paper. I was thinking of running a file down the edge to both sharpen the edge and give it small burrs.
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Megan, so far I'm very happy with the cutter it cuts through all types. I've used it a lot with 2" thick foam and no problems.
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I haven't used the cutter, but I will say the knife is excellent. Keep it clean though, as small rust spots are starting to appear on mine.
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It comes with the 3/8" cutter. The one that I got was defective since one of the blades did not match the notches. Neither Amazon or Weston has done anything about it. It would have been very simple to give me a new blade, but I got no response from Amazon. Other than that it is fine. The service stinks. So think about it.
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I would use a unit which has just a single long straight cutter coming out from the handle. Search for Hot Wire Foam Factory Crafters Hot Knife Kit here on Amazon. $35.
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Get the cutterpillar. The way it's designed it sharpens as it cuts so it never needs replacing. It's VERY pricey and something you'd need a designated cutting station for since it's also very heavy. People who own it swear by it, but I prefer something that I can stow away as I don't want to lose counter space to a trimmer.
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The rotation speed is fairly low and you will need to experiment with various blades. The standard blade does chip the edge. There is a finer circular blade but I have not used it yet. The cuts I make have not needed a perfectly chip-frre cut, and I just round the edge with sand paper. I have used it against a straight edge. You have to watch it through, because it will wonder away from the ruler it you do not put the appropriate pressure. Positioning the edge (I use a long level) requires some inventiveness.
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I used a very sharp pocket knife , I also used a box cutter with a plain razor blade and they both worked well !! Hope this helps
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I would stay away from this paper cutter. I don't even use mine anymore.. I couldn't aline the paper exactly where I wanted to make my cut. The cutter itself is out of square. So i had to manually align my paper under the blade which i dont mind but u have to look at cutter on the side to align the paper instead of being able to align it looking striaght down at the cutter my cuts were never striaght
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Bill, Guess the question is do you own this tool. If not, I would look at a cheap, but great, metal cutting tool from HF. Plenty of inexpensive metal cutting blades. If you have or need this particular tool and cannot find the blade, call RotoZip customer service. They are nice people. Personally as expressed in my other review, of all the tools I own, this is the most worthless. Fixed depth, vacuum worthless, difficult to guide freehand. Good Luck
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Yes, you can cut it but you need a sharp scissors or shears. It is a very nice product.
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mine came with several attachments and have not needed any other ones. the half circle saw is what i use the most, and it works great , especially with things your trying to be real careful with.