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Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer
Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer

Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer

Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer
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( 152 reviews)
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  • Item: 461045
  • Model: 12200
44.99/sbd/img/res/ic/ic016-bmsm.gifCuts up to 10 sheets of 20-lb. paperPatented cutting rail and premium steel bladesPaper length 12"Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmerhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/461045_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/461045_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/461045/Carl-12-Professional-Rotary-Paper-Trimmer/product_461045Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer4.0152

  • Cuts up to 10 sheets of 20-lb. paper
  • Patented cutting rail and premium steel blades
  • Paper length 12"
  • Features preset measurements for common-sized items
  • Mfr. limited lifetime warranty (excluding cutting blades and cutting mats)
  • 2 3/4"H x 15 1/2"W x 11"D
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer
 
4.0

(based on 152 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (52)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (70)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (10)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (91)
  • Lightweight (78)
  • Well built (60)
  • Easy to use (56)
  • Stable (54)

Cons

  • Difficult to use (10)
  • Flimsy (10)
  • Poor design (5)
  • Heavy (3)
  • Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Every day use (45)
  • Occasional use (45)
  • Office (32)
  • Scrapbooking (24)
  • Classroom (20)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Quality oriented (102), Budget shopper (33), Midrange shopper (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (94), Business (51)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

It works!!! The scoring blade saved me.

The cutter and scoring blade saved the day for me making a lay flat photo wedding album.

The cutter and scoring blade saved the day for me making a lay flat photo wedding album.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Hardly Blown Away

I bought this exclusively to cut photos. It cuts, and it cuts straight, but poorly. Of course I am used to using "real" rotary trimmers (in the $200+ ran...Read complete review

I bought this exclusively to cut photos. It cuts, and it cuts straight, but poorly. Of course I am used to using "real" rotary trimmers (in the $200+ range). The problem with all of these economy trimmers is the use of a mat to cut against. As the paper is sheared by the blade, it is crushed into the mat causing frayed/tathered edges. This will do OK for very casual use, but for high quality clean professional results look for a true professional trimmer (Rotatrim to name one). Bottom line: I'll keep it and use ocassionally as a good trimmer is currently out of my price range, but honestly for a cleaner cut in this price range, you are better off with a conventional (lever arm) paper cutter.

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12/8/2007

(24 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

 
2.0

Hardly Blown Away

By 4togrfr

from Virginia

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Stable

Cons

  • Low accuracy

Best Uses

  • Occasional Use

Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

I bought this exclusively to cut photos. It cuts, and it cuts straight, but poorly. Of course I am used to using "real" rotary trimmers (in the $200+ range). The problem with all of these economy trimmers is the use of a mat to cut against. As the paper is sheared by the blade, it is crushed into the mat causing frayed/tathered edges. This will do OK for very casual use, but for high quality clean professional results look for a true professional trimmer (Rotatrim to name one). Bottom line: I'll keep it and use ocassionally as a good trimmer is currently out of my price range, but honestly for a cleaner cut in this price range, you are better off with a conventional (lever arm) paper cutter.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

(24 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

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3/9/2008

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Nice Features!

By Shell

from Springfield, MO

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stable
  • Versatile
  • Well Built

Cons

  • cut isn't always exact

Best Uses

  • Classroom
  • Every Day Use
  • Occasional Use

Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

The features are awesome! This product offers a perforation blade and a scoring blade! Both work really well and I love using them!

When cutting, make sure you push down the entire time or it won't cut all the way through.

  • Primary use:
  • Personal

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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7/28/2007

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Excellent for Home or Office

By The Photographer

from Mobile, Alabama

About Me Quality Oriented, Value Oriented

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Pros

  • Able to do fancy edges
  • Clean Edges
  • Compartments for parts
  • Cuts Straight
  • Durable
  • Easy to store
  • Good Cutting Capacity
  • Incredible performance
  • Never a bad cut
  • Safe
  • Sturdy
  • User friendly

Cons

    Best Uses

    • High Volume
    • Low Volume
    • Office
    • Scrapbooking

    Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

    This unit is amazing. You can purchase 8 1/2 x 11 paper for your pictures you print at home and save money. You will print 3-up (4 x 6 sz pictures) and use this unit to cut them apart. I suggest only doing 2 - 3 sheets at a time because more than that and the picture paper may slide a little bit and your cut will be crooked.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    12/14/2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    great price for such a heavy hitter

    By Snail Mail Artist

    from Virginia

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clean edges
    • Durable
    • Easy to use
    • Well Built

    Cons

    • Paper tends to slip

    Best Uses

    • Cut greeting cards

    Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

    Needed a great cutter at a decent price- my prior one gave out on me at the last minute on a big project. For [$] this one cuts several sheets of card stock nice and neat, is sturdy (not cheap plastic like other cutters), and has easy to read measuring guides.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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    6/19/2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Tip: Purchase the extra blades

    By BJC

    from Charlotte, NC

    About Me Value Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Stable
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Every Day Use

    Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

    I love this rotary cutter. It's durable, easy to read the measurements, easy to cut. But it's most useful if you purchase the extra blades which are not as cheap nor as diverse as I'd hoped. I'd like more than just the few decorative edge blades than are currently offered.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    6/19/2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Product

    By Nicole

    from Wallingford, CT

    About Me Quality Oriented

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Classroom
      • Every Day Use

      Comments about Carl® 12" Professional Rotary Paper Trimmer:

      I use this in a photo lab to cut photos. It works great for the price. Not a heavy duty cutter but good!

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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