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Brand:Carl
Located in:Office Supplies, Staplers, Punches, Trimmers, Paper Trimmers, Rotary Trimmers, Carl® Professional Rotary Paper Trimmers
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 Perfect for everyday trimming photos, digital prints as well as scrapbooking, desktop publishing projects
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Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
3.9 stars
(based on 60 reviews)
84% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Clean edges(7), Cuts straight(5), Durable(41), Easy to use(3), Good cutting capacity(4)
Cons:
Difficult to use(5), Flimsy(6), Heavy(3)
Best Uses:
Classroom(13), Every day use(26), Low volume(3), Occasional use(27), Office(5)
Describe Yourself:
Budget buyer(14), Quality oriented(41)
Primary use:
Business(14), Personal(41)
 
Not so child safe
By Cohen the LibrarianVerified Reviewer from New Jersey on 11/10/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult to Use, Flimsy, Poor Design
Best Uses:
Every Day Use, Office

There is a dial on the blade that says open or locked that is in easy reach and not very clear. It should have some sort of child safety lock like pills have. The dial is very easy to turn. On the first day we used it, the dial was clicked into the open position, the blade and cover popped off and one of us got cut picking the blade back up and putting it back in. I don't think that this is the best choice for having with kids around. Overall, it was a lot lighter than I was expecting. You have to push down to get it to cut, and I think it's kind of flimsy. I think I"m going back to my scissors

 
Flimsy
By photoman from San Francisco, CA on 10/15/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Flimsy
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Flimsy best describes this product. The blade housing is loosely fitted to the unit and the cutting guide is wobbly. Instead of an easy passing of the blade to cut, you have to apply pressure to the blade to cut through the paper. I am very disappointed in the quality of the product as well as its performance.

 
Not thrilled
By BethVerified Reviewer from Long Island, NY on 9/28/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
Cons:
Difficult to Use
Best Uses:
Sporadic heavy use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought it because I desperately needed a paper cutter for a work project and couldn't find any of the arm-style ones. After a couple times using it I want my arm-style cutter back. Yes, it will cut through thin paper but only if you lean heavily on the little roller and only going in one direction. If you don't get the proper pressure on it it causes the paper to shift and if you're cutting multiple sheets (ie 3) you've now ruined the lower sheets. As for the cutting edge I'm still guessing half the time where exactly the blade is going to cut. Maybe it works better for cutting heavier papers like photos but for plain paper that needs precision...get an arm-style cutter.

 
Easy to use and does the job nicely
By RI-JimVerified Purchaser from Providence, RI on 9/23/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My old guillotine-type paper cutter broke and I replaced it with this Carl model. I use it mainly to trim photo prints I make with my inkjet printer. It's a breeze to use and trims even very slim strips of paper. After a few months' use it seems well made and durable, but time will tell.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent Product
By jprog63Verified Purchaser from Vermont on 9/3/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product works great. It has a clear strip to let you see exactly where you are cutting.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good Quality
By FJDesignsVerified Purchaser from Atlanta, GA on 8/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Versatile
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

None

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I LOVE IT
By CALITVerified Purchaser from WEST COVINA on 8/27/2008
Pros:
Durable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

ITS PERFECT IN DOING CRAFTS AND CUSTOMIZED CARDS=)

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
poor excuse for a cutter
By BigedVerified Purchaser from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 8/27/2008
Pros:
Well Built
Cons:
Difficult to Use
Best Uses:
Waste of money
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

very hard to use

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Carl CArlson is what we named it!
By CandeVerified Purchaser from Phoenix AZ on 8/21/2008
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Bulky, Flimsy, Heavy
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The clear knob containing the actual blade comes off and is difficult to put back on. If you cut more than 5heets of paper it won't cut all the way through. I purchased it because it hurts my hands to cut (wrist tendenitis and carpul tunnel syndrome) and didn't realize how heavy it was to pick up with one hand.

 
Got the job done!
By T.Verified Purchaser from Los Angeles, Ca. on 8/20/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Asked for help with product and was shown others around same price. Was very helpfull

 
Best choice made
By BounVerified Purchaser from Matawan N J on 8/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Good tool to use for your job

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I like this product.
By Flower LadyVerified Purchaser from Fountain Valley, CA on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This product is OK. What I don't like about it is that I can't cut more than 2 sheets of cardstock at one time. I don't think it's the cutters' fault. I think I should have purchased the heavy duty version.
I DO like that it's lightweight. I've only had it a few weeks but it does seem pretty durable.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice Product
By LIZVerified Purchaser from DIXON on 8/6/2008
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

PHOTOS, COOKBOOKS, GENERAL MATERIAL CUTTING
WELL CONSTRUCTED
INSTRUCTIONS ARE VERY VAGUE, NEED TO PRACTICE WITH IT BEFORE USING IT AND RUINING SOMETHING VALUABLE

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Outstanding
By TabuVerified Purchaser from Columbus, Ohio on 7/30/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal

Works easily and as advertised!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
"Great for Scrapbooking!"
By Chrystal the ScrapperVerified Purchaser from Lorain, Ohio on 7/15/2008
Pros:
Durable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use, Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the rotary trimmer to trim pictures and pages for scrapbooking. The guidlines that are imprinted on the trimmer make it easy to line up the cuts you want to make. The extra storage for the different or extra blades is a big plus.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great for crafts
By danger637Verified Purchaser from Valparaiso. IN on 7/14/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

this is great for craft projects easy for kids to use. the blade is out ao the way of fingers.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Light weight, compact, easy to use.
By WJVerified Purchaser from Chicago, IL on 7/13/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use product occasionally. I like it's light weight, compactness.

Haven't found any negatives about this product.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great bargain
By CanuckVerified Purchaser from Kingman, AZ on 7/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Trimmed mount board with no problem

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Perfect for my needs.
By PatrickVerified Purchaser from Spring Lake, NJ on 7/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I make signs for my business.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
cool
By JewelsVerified Purchaser from Warsaw, IN on 6/25/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Stable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Nice and portable. I use it to cut cardstock. It cuts nice. I like that there are different blades you can use. I just wish I would have bought it a long time ago, it would have came in handy, but I am glad I have it now. It works great.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great product
By Busy Beaver TeacherVerified Purchaser from South Lyon, MI on 6/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great product for a great price. The blade appears to be wearing out kind of quickly, but I might have been pressing down too hard when I started using it. I have recommended this cutter to friends and family.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
I'd cut less than 10 sheets at a time.
By JohnVerified Purchaser from Stafford, VA on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Stable
Cons:
Difficult to Use, Hold paper with care
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Cuts several sheets at once, with care, but I wouldn't try 10.
The guide marks for normal sizes of photos are time savers.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
So far so good
By LLVerified Purchaser from North Versailles PA on 6/20/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Only use once in awhile. So far I am pleased

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
******Perfect Product***********
By MemoVerified Purchaser from East LA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal

Great product

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Tip: Purchase the extra blades
By BJCVerified Purchaser from Charlotte, NC on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Versatile
Cons:
Bulky
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Smooth Paper Cutting
By Corn DogVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma City on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is great for trimming important documents!!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to use
By JacVerified Purchaser from Seneca, PA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Use it for trimming photos
It is easy to use
Haven't found anything wrong with it

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good Product
By NicoleVerified Purchaser from Wallingford, CT on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
amazing cutter
By ashliwVerified Purchaser from gainesville, texas on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Awesome, Durable, Lightweight, Smooth cut, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Invitation business, Occasional Use, Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

i LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this cutter! I owned a scrapbooking store of my own and NEVER had cutters like this..this one is great..the cut is so nice and even!!! I wish that I would have FOUND this cutter earlier...buying another one for my classroom...GREAT PRODUCT! My invitations look fantastic and SO crisp because of the smooth cut that this cutter provides!!! lOVE IT!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent and easy to use!
By CaroleVerified Purchaser from Redondo Beach, CA on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Neded the item to cut laminated projects. Worked easily and quickly.

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Item does a nice job of cutting
By Loida SVerified Purchaser from Rhinebeck, NY on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Used in our pack-out department - worked great!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Easy to use
By StardustyVerified Purchaser from Greeneville, TN on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Does a good job on perfing card stock.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good All-Purpose cutter
By VirginiaVermontVerified Purchaser from West Rutland, VT on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use the cutter for photos and colored paper applications

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
This thing sucks
By AdrianaVerified Purchaser from Philadelphia on 6/19/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Doesn't cut straight, Flimsy
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I want to take this back. It sucks. Don't buy it.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Met my needs!!
By TeatimeVerified Purchaser from Morro Bay, CA on 5/29/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use

It is very simple to use and understand. Great product!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I highly recommend this trimmer
By BobVerified Purchaser from Twin Lake, MI on 4/26/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased it mainly for cutting card stock.
I'm very pleased.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
its just ok, not great
By fred bearVerified Purchaser from fremont ohio on 4/24/2008
Pros:
Easy storage, Safe
Cons:
Lacks precision, Over priced, Over priced parts
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

cuts seem to be angled. limited cutting power. only cuts thick premium photo paper one sheet at a time. parts and accessories are all over priced. this thing is worth it only if you cant find much else. staples selection of similar products should be more extensive.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Best Paper Trimmer I've ever used!
By CyndieVerified Purchaser from Ohio on 4/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've purchased several other trimmers and they have always left feathering at the edges. I have not had that problem with this one. I like this product so much that I have bought the other types of blades to go with it! Very versatile!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Better than expected!
By Abby NormalVerified Purchaser from Lebanon, OR on 3/26/2008
Pros:
Easier to use, Lightweight, Portable, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

it's easier to make cuts where you want them and to line your stock up with the blade. I don't have to have a 'place' for it. I can store it easily, grab it and take it to the kitchen or where ever is most convenient. It's really light weight and just so handy! It may not last forever like a 'big blade' paper cutter and the blades have to be replaced when they get dull, but it's so much nicer to use that it's worth all that.

[1 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
NOT>>>>
By mickeeVerified Purchaser from sterling , ct on 3/13/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Not appropriate for our u
Best Uses:
Classroom
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Would be fine for cetain applications

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice Features!
By ShellVerified Purchaser from Springfield, MO on 3/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Cons:
cut isn't always exact
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Purchase
By Getting MarriedVerified Purchaser from Palm Bay, FL on 3/9/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Wedding
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I made save the date cards for my wedding and I used this to cut them. It worked great!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
So Far, So Great!
By Cut 'em CarolynVerified Purchaser from Raleigh NC on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Ease of use, Lightweight, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Cropping photos
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I purchased this for a big photo album project. Most of my pictures are digital so I have to print them from my photo printer. I usually use the collage feature so I can get various sizes of pictures. Then I have to separate them. This rotary cutter is perfect for my project!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's performance did not disappoint.
By JaiVerified Purchaser from Belvidere, NJ on 3/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this trimmer to produce wedding invitations. It handled all types of paper weights.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
A great trimmer
By A happy buyerVerified Reviewer from Clarks Summit, PA on 3/5/2008
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have had this trimmer for several years now and this will be the first time I am replacing the blade and mat. I am happy to see I can still get the parts for it. It cuts so well and do like that you can put several papers in at a time. I use this regularly for personal and business and have never had a problem with it.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
A regular cut up!
By Mom and homeschoolerVerified Purchaser from Sacramento, Ca on 2/6/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I like the fact that I don't need to only cut one peice at a time AND that it is safer than the lever cutters. I just slide and slice!!

Thank you

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Cutter
By Tae Kwon Do ManagerVerified Purchaser from Summit, NJ on 2/1/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This was the best portable cutter we have had!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's easy and safe!
By MK MariaVerified Purchaser from Taylor, MI on 1/16/2008
Pros:
Durable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I need to cut a straight line and can't do that with a scissors!!! This is great and it makes a professional cut!

[2 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
ITS OK!
By TravisVerified Purchaser from Elizabethtown, ky on 1/11/2008
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
No instructions
Best Uses:
PHOTO'S
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

On the cutting board there are places for certain size sheets. If you are cutting anything that is not on there it is hard to get it just right. You think that it cuts right down the side of the plastic guide but it is about 1/16" from the edge. So if you are trying to cut something that has a colored border it will leave a small edge of the diffrent colored border. But if it doesn't have to be just right this product should work well for you.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love It!
By AndreaVerified Purchaser from New Hampshire on 1/11/2008
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this trimmer. I'm a scrapbooker and i found that this trimmer is far sturdier and worth the money compared to normal scrapbook trimmers. Although it is extremely durable, it is a little heavy but I manage to fit it into my scrapping bag. I would recommend this for ANYONE who would ever need a precise trimmer.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
great price for such a heavy hitter
By Snail Mail ArtistVerified Purchaser from Virginia on 12/14/2007
Pros:
Clean edges, Durable, Easy to use, Well Built
Cons:
Paper tends to slip
Best Uses:
Cut greeting cards
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Hardly Blown Away
By 4togrfrVerified Reviewer from Virginia on 12/8/2007
Pros:
Durable, Stable
Cons:
Low accuracy
Best Uses:
Occasional Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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.

[2 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
I DON'T LIKE IT
By BETH ST.CLAIRVerified Purchaser from WEST VIRGINIA on 12/8/2007
Pros:
Lightweight
Cons:
Difficult to Use
Best Uses:
Every Day Use
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I NEED THIS PRODUCT FOR SCHOOL BUT IF I HAD THE RECEIPT I WOULD RETURN IT BECAUSE I DON'T LIKE IT. I AM USE TO THE ONES THAT HAVE THE HANDLE WITH THE BLADE ON IT. THIS ONE IS DIFFICULT TO BE ACCURATE WHEN CUTTING ITEMS. I WROTE A RESEARCH PAPER AND I NEEDED TO CUT IT...WELL I CUT ALL OF THE PAGES AT ONCE AND IT WASN'T ACCURATE..NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAD TO REDO MY PAPER.

 
Excellant and easy to use
By LindaVerified Purchaser from Tuscola, IL on 12/5/2007
Pros:
Durable, Easy to use, Lightweight, Perfect cutting, Stable, Versatile, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use, Every time I print pics
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband bought me for early Christmas and I just couldn't wait to use it. Had our pictures taken at a studio and when we received them I used the cutter and boy what a wonderful product!

 
I really like this I use it alot!!
By TamickaVerified Purchaser from Michigican on 10/25/2007
Pros:
Clean Edges, Good Cutting Capacity, Sturdy
Best Uses:
High Volume
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I really like this product alot, I use it alot, sometimes I have to cut the line again for strightness, and accurateness but it does well, for not being the old heavy cutters we had in school, I think the strightness depends how good you place the paper.

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The paper trimmer is very good
By RayVerified Purchaser from Cheektowaga, NY on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Clean Edges, Cuts Straight, Good Cutting Capacity, Sturdy
Cons:
Dull Blade
Best Uses:
Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

For cutting paper for project

[0 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
ok
By noVerified Purchaser from Great Falls, Mt. on 10/8/2007
Pros:
Clean Edges, Cuts Straight, Good Cutting Capacity, Sturdy
Cons:
Flimsy
Best Uses:
Office
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

ok

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very simple to use
By KristieVerified Purchaser from Alpharetta, GA on 10/2/2007
Pros:
Clean Edges, Cuts Straight
Best Uses:
Don't stack toomany items, Low Volume, Office, Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I used this for an insert in a business mailing. It worked GREAT, but would be better for scrapbooking or smaller jobs.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Quite a good paper cutter
By BigBarrVerified Purchaser from Port St Lucie, FL on 9/28/2007
Pros:
Clean Edges, Cuts Straight, Sturdy
Best Uses:
Low Volume, Office, Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

There was only one cutting wheel with the unit and the ad indicates "blades"

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent for Home or Office
By The PhotographerVerified Reviewer from Mobile, Alabama on 7/28/2007
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
Best Uses:
High Volume, Low Volume, Office, Scrapbooking
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented, Value Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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.

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