How accurate is this cutter? I'm looking to cut DVD covers printed on photo paper, and it needs to be exact.... Thanks!
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I've had my cutter since late January and I use it for making cards so far its done vey well! I have also used it to cut chip board and it's still a very clean cut! I hope this helps you in your decision !
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My experience with this cutter was nothing short of exceptional. It cuts exactly where you place it to be cut!
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I found this cutter to be accurate. I did find that it was necessary for me to "practice" with scrap paper to be certain I was getting the cut I wanted before I began. I also gradually increased the number of sheets I was attempting to cut at one time (this varied with paper thickness). Use caution, blade is very sharp.
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I have never tried it personally, but this thing is amazingly sharp and strong. It can cut 250 pages of card stock or 350 regular paper, so I would imagine it must cut stickers
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I've had no problems cutting photos. The arm extension allows you to cut larger photos evenly. I'd highly recommend this cutter, especially for the price.
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Not in a clean or precise manner. I returned mine because it couldn't even cut a clean edge on label paper which as a graphic designer, I found unacceptable.
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I would suspect the DVD writer. Have you tried any other +R's (different brand) on this writer? Have you tried -R's on the writer. I keep both handy and use them both. Reason is that sometimes the readers out there "prefer" one medium over the other. So I can cut both on my writer but where I play it matters as well.
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I was wondering the same thing Stephanie. I found some tutorial videos on Youtube about cutting stencils from plastic and the heat tool she uses is the same brand, but I'm not sure which one. I wondered if this one would work. It seems like if it does it may be the most versatile since I want to use the plastic binder pages like she does in her tutorial, and then may try to make some from posterboard as well. I wonder if it works on that too.
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In my opinion it is as accurate as the person using it. If you need perfect cuts then you should probably use this one for rough cuts and a table saw for precision. If you are making plywood cabinets for the garage this one probably will work well enough as long as the operator uses care. It can make pretty accurate cuts using a clamp down fence which is also available on
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On my old one ...there is a guide wire in the middle of the plastic piece that moves up and down to hold the paper. The cutter is also on that piece. The cutter shreds the wire. I hate it!
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Hi Sheila. I love this machine. I agree with the other responses however I have done a short test run of just cutting a straight line from the edge of the paper to the center of each hole and then inserting the new page this way and it sure does seem to hold well but depending on what you are using it for that may not be a permanent solution. Also, don't buy the crimper...I use a small pair of needle nose pliers that work great.
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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 doubt it. This cutter works well on paper but has trouble with plastic packaging. Another problem is that replacement blades are not available.
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Mine cuts square as long as I make sure the paper is held down tight enough. I'm cutting books and entire reams of paper, sorry if this doesn't help.
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This is designed to provide angle cuts, so the blade that runs on the tracks will cut at an angle. It will cut pictures although it is not made for that. It does, however, come with an individual exacto blade cutter so that you can manually cut straight angles (like a paper cutter) using the stationary guide to run the blade along. Hope this helps.
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If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple layers for quilts at a time and multiple pants patterns, in different fabrics, also in layers. Hope this helps?? If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple... » Read More If you're wondering if one cutter will do the job with both hands using the cutter and alternating between left and right, I really don't think you can do that and cut with accuracy. The way the blades are set to be flush against a ruler wouldn't work, without distorting the accuracy of the cut. I see two customers mention buying one of each. One left and another for right. Perhaps you might buy one and see what works for you? I too found the first blade dull, but changing is a fascinating, safe experience and I used the old blade to cut batting. I love this cutter! Used it to cut multiple layers for quilts at a time and multiple pants patterns, in different fabrics, also in layers. Hope this helps?? « Show Less
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This is a very well made cutter at reasonable cost. I cut photo paper as well mat board with ease. All papers are made from recycled materials especially trees. When using the cutter it is important to put pressure on the hold down bar as you move the cutting roller.
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Unfortunately the markings are in 1/2" increments, not 1/4". There is a ruler that shows smaller increments, down to 1/8", which helps. However I've gotten around this problem by notching a small mark with a knife in my most common 1/4" measurements (for instance 4 1/4") then rubbing in a little black paint. This has worked fine for me. I use this paper cutter extensively and think it is well worth the price. They should hire me as a spokesman :).
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I don't have that problem at all. I would say you have a faulty product and should return it for replacement. I've had no problems with the cutter at all.