LOG2000 Jn Mat Cutter Retractable Blade, Multicolor

Does an excellent job of cutting mats. It does require a skill level. Someone with woodworking experience will have no problem using this. Best tip I can give is clamp the guide down.

Great little tool to make custom size matting for less money. I purchased the larger sized mats from my local art shop and cut them down to size. I used the scrap piece to practice using this and it wasn't as difficult as I had imagined. However I did watch a ton of tutorials to make sure I use it properly. I measured twice and cut once, slowly and carefully and the mats came out great! It's a bit expensive but the metal is heavy and high quality. Overall really simple and compact design that I can use for years to come.

--Overview-- This piece of equipment is very low-tech and that can be a good or a bad thing. I've had it for a couple weeks and done two mat jobs with it. The description was accurate, and a lot of the reviews helped me understand which product I was going to need and how to use it. --Cons-- It does very little to help you: - stay straight (you need a solid straight edge, clamped down is best) - apply sufficient pressure (a fair amount is needed to cut through even regular matboard), forget about cutting anything thicker than the standard thin matboard - start and stop at the right place (you have to be vigilant about where the blade is and keep it from going too far) - cutting whatever is underneath the mat your cutting. Protect your floor/table/etc. with some cardboard, self-healing mat, whatever you have since you need some blade actually sticking out the bottom to get it to cut all the way through. It took a couple passes on some of the sides of the mat to get all the way through and even then, I had some scary moments where the front of the mat could have torn. Luckily, it didn't go that way, but applying enough pressure the entire way and going all the way to the corners are important. --Pros-- That said, it's easy to change the blade out, and intuitive to use so I can't complain very much. The solid extruded aluminum base and plastic rotating blade assembly feel like relatively high-quality parts that should last multiple uses at least. --How to learn to use it-- The instructions were less helpful than the Amazon reviews and YouTube videos I used. I have very little experience matting and I still got a good enough result (see picture). --Price-- Seemed a little high for a glorified exactoknife-on-an-angle, but I think it was ultimately a good value, especially considering the alternatives are all worse in their own ways: - fancier cutters (even more expensive) - having it professionally done (yikes, we're probably buying this product to avoid this one) - using an actual exacto knife and trying to maintain the angle with your hand (laughs out loud)

I’m an artist and have a penchant for creating watercolor paintings that don’t fit standard frames. I bought this to cut my own mats and save money. There is a slight learning curve, but it’s not as scary as I thought. My tip is to use a metal yardstick (or smaller ruler if sufficient) and clamp it down to your work surface. With the straightedge firmly secured, the cutter will glide along and make a nice straight cut. And of course the old adage “Measure twice, cut once.” is also key. This tool is very well made and works beautifully once you have the hang of it. Today I enlarged the opening of an 11x14 store bought mat to fit an 11.5” x 15.5” certificate. Glad I splurged a little and got this because it will make life easier for me.

Pros: - easy to install the blade and easy to use. I looked up one Youtube video and got going. - It did a fantastic job of cutting through a standard matt - created clean and smooth angled edges - when not in use, the blade retracts into the cutter for safety and to preserve the blade - I have 3 matts that need cutting. Getting them professionally cut would have each cost the price of this cutter. I think this is a good value. Cons: - the description was not clear if blades were included in the package. I looked through every word in the listing. I had to pay for an extra pack of blades that I didn't need because the cutter comes with a 5-pack of blades. - the visible line on the tool that gauges where the blade is currently cutting is off by a couple of mm. This caused my cuts to go just a little bit further than I wanted at the corners. It is not visible once the frame is tight and installed, but it bothered me. I recommend practicing and maybe adjusting the blade to correct for this. Quick how to: - measure twice (or thrice) and use a light pencil to draw the lines, as a grid, where you will cut - set a clean piece of cardboard under the matt to protect the table or other surface - use a ruler, set precisely along the line you drew, to hold the matt down, in place, and flush against the surface - run the cutter along the edge of the ruler in a slow and smooth motion while you press down on it.

Si haces arte sobre papel y quieres tú mismo vestir tu trabajo con un paspartú, pues está herramienta es ideal. Compré una pues cada vez que necesitaba este servicio los precios eran de locos o no lo hacían de una manera profecional. Solo infórmate de cómo usarla, pues hay que agarrarle la técnica.

Really changed the look of the framed photos and art in our home. Can easily cut to size with clean cuts. A little fussy to figure out your cutting rig at first, but once that's done it's easy. Doesn't take up a lot of room in storage, so that's a plus.

In the past I have tried cutting bevel edges in mounts using sharp Stanley knives, scalpels, etc. But never succeeded in getting perfect results. Wasted lots of card, risked cutting fingers, and after spending lots of time was never happy with the mount. So I decided to get a proper mount cutter. Reviews led me to this Logan Mount Cutter as being the best value for money. It is much more expensive than a few Stanley blades but everyone seemed to suggest this was the only way to make professional looking mounts. It arrived. I made a mount to test it, not bothering to be particularly careful. It was perfect. This little device is easy to use, safe (the blade is kept concealed and only emerges a few mm into the card when you press on the plastic handle) and it cuts through the card without effort. It is supplied with a few spare blades. I don't know how long each blade will last, but I've made a dozen mounts and the first blade seems just as sharp as when I started. Comparing the price of blank card with ready cut mounts, I am saving a few pounds per picture by cutting my own; so this Cutter might even pay for itself soon. A few tips: A small screwdriver is used to adjust the depth of the cut; set it so the blade only just goes through the mount card you are using. You will also need a sheet of scrap card (I used hardboard) underneath as a cutting table. On the back of the mount you draw pencil lines where you want to cut. Clamp a straight edge up to the line, and then just run the Logan Cutter along the straight edge. I used a metal straight edge and a pair of quick release clamps to hold everything tight to the table top. Using this arrangement there is no limit to the size of mount you could cut; small or large. A great little gadget that I recommend.

Muy complicado su uso. Incluso siguiendo las instrucciones, prácticamente imposible sacar un corte limpio y recto. Producto devuelto.

È un ottimo strumento! Non professionale ma molto funzionale e pratico!! L’unica perplessità: se le lame in dotazione avessero due lati taglienti, potrebbero essere utilizzate il doppio delle volte semplicemente girando la lama quando un lato si consuma un po’.