paper weight: I am wondering how heavy a paper can the Pazzle cut?
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I use mine to cut watercolor paper up to 130 lb (but I don't have any heavier watercolor paper), chipboard, and I even cut 1/16" thick acrylic, although it took several passes. I rarely cut anything thinner than cardstock, simply because I don't need to, but I did cut construction paper a few times. The file folder won't give you any trouble at all. I use the smooth cardstock setting on mine to cut it. The best way I've found to find the right setting is to use some small scraps (3 x 3 or 2 x 2) on the mat and cut a small square 1/2 x 1/2 at the recommended setting. If it doesn't come up easily, try a heavier pressure by 1 or 2 points. If that doesn't work, I try the next blade depth but with the pressure moved back down. The thin chipboard cuts very easily with the thick cardstock setting, for me. The chipboard setting is more for the 2mm thick stuff, not the thinner stuff.
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It cuts regular cardstock easily (about 65 lb paper). Is that what you meant? The kind used for card-making and scrapbooking? If that's what you meant,no problem! And if it starts to get "dull", but fold over some tin foil and punch a few circles; it should sharpen it up again.
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I use it to cut photos and printing labels mainly and I only do 1 at a time.I have used it to cut reg 20lb paper and I could cut up to 3 at a time.This cutter is not for heavy duty purposes but it does work really well!
1422468
I have no scientific data for you, but I would deem this a "light duty" cutter. I've cut a couple of sheets worth at a time, but the more you add, the more I would expect pages to 'drift' and not be cut accurately. I'd recommend no more that 1-3 sheets at most. If you need to do a lot of mass cutting, I'd pass on this and go with something more substantial.
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The 100 lb weight was too thick- I got only a partial punch-through even when I leaned on the punch. The lower weight card stock works very well for me (the weight you get in scrapbook paper kits). Very thin paper (like printer paper) scrunches up, but with care you can punch it and carefully ease it out. Hope this helps.
488003
Not knowing exactly what medium weight chipboard is, it's hard to say. But I will say that going through the rated 20 sheets of paper (glossy calendar pages, which are thicker than standard copy paper) seems pretty much at the edge of it's capability. It takes a lot of force, and there is a lot of friction on the punches as they go through that much thickness.
1064714
I haven't tried cutting large multiples of paper with mine yet, but on a single sheet basis it has worked just fine both on thicker brochure type paper, glossy photo paper and regular copy paper.
1873025
This paper cutter will cut any size paper from a post card to 12 inches. It will not cut a sheet 8 1/2 x 14 inches in the 14 inch direction. If you wish to cut in the short edge, no problem.
810841
I can't remember if I've ever specifically cut glitter paper. But I have cut everything from tissue paper to the boards from children's board books successfully, so I wouldn't hesitate to put glitter paper in it. This is a great tool.
566868
It will cut it easily. I've cut thicker material but if you plan on cutting a lot of heavy material you may consider a bigger machine.
810839
I've never tried that, but it cuts 10-15 sheets of standard copy paper with a few passes. Has a very clean cut since it holds paper in place. I'm guessing glitter paper may cause the blade to dull quicker though.
1907644
Might be tough with regular scissors, but should be OK with something heavier, or perhaps pre-scored with a box cutter
232353
Works great. the key is try your precision with 80lb paper. don't try with less lbs and adjust the precision. Keep the 80lb waste (if you have) and then adjust. It works great!
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I am not sure of specs but i would say its about medium to medium heavy, about half as heavy as construction paper. great for sketching, but maybe a lil light for painting.
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I agree that it will cut for you. But depending on the length of the cut, accuracy may be off. I mainly cut photo paper and the blade tends to wander toward the end of the cut on 10-11" cuts. But if I hold the paper toward the end, it works good enough for me. This cutter is very lightweight, not intended for heavy work, but again, it is worth your trying it. Seems to be of good quality.
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yes, but you would have to clamp it down. and I wouldn't recommend that for common use. It's just so heavy that a cheaper cutter would be easier in the long run. It also has a problem cutting straight (regardless of how much paper you cut)
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Guess my previous andswer got sent before I was ready! Manual indicates 17 to 28 pound paper. I see other responder has used heavier paper apparently with no problem. I have not tried that.