Will this cut recycled paper effectively or will it tear the edges?
1425585
We use almost exclusively recycled paper. This cutter cuts it just fine. It seems to cut almost anything (including fabric, by the way) as long as you keep the blades and cutting mat sharp and replace as needed.
1425586
The wheel on my cutter is pretty sharp. It's cut everything my wife, who scrapbooks has put through it without a hitch. I can't say specifically whether or not any is recycled, my guess would be some has to be recycled. This is a nice cutter.
1425587
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.
138045
Yes. I was able to laminate 8.5 x 11 inch sheets of paper and cut things out. The edges stayed intact and did not peel off.
789354
That will work. I've used mine to cut Matt board so 70lb paper will be no problem!
792238
I have used mine to dig up plants, big rocks and just this weekend tore down a sidewalk made of bricks, edge is still sharp. With its weight and length I imagine using a big file, while the tool is resting on a workbench will be best.
1064713
yes it will cut a 12 inch piece of paper without any problems. It will not cut anything longer as the cutting blades are no longer than 12 inches. I did not try to cut anything heavier than two pieces of 20 weight georgia pacific copy paper. So I cannot vouch for this cutter on multiple sheets (more than 6). Mother uses it and she said it will cut single sheets of very thin plastics, vinyls, and construction paper just fine. Hope this helps..
1904070
I don't think it would cut very well. It has a magnetic strip on the inside that is glued on so you would have to cut through that. The other material is a very hard plastic that might splinter
863133
Yes - it can cut through poster board - one sheet at a time. I used it on very heavy recycled paper to make round wedding fans. It did very well on that!
1810281
It obviously depends on the thickness of the material, but I feel the cutter is only good for 3-4 sheets of paper. After that it's too hard to get the blade through. Hope that helps.
91449
Ours is also a straight edge. It does not cut the paper. We often have torn paper. I was thinking of running a file down the edge to both sharpen the edge and give it small burrs.
1558688
I am not sure that this will do the job you are hoping to do...I have heard of the foam knifes being used to cut stamps, but the ones I have heard of doing so are hot knifes. This cuts foam board well because it has the blade for the paper and the heat for the foam. I think you need more heat than what this will give you.
2181196
Yes, it will! I'm really happy with this product. It is a lot better built, sturdier and heavier, than other paper cutters I've had.
1002366
This is a 60 tooth blade that should cut most materials like plexiglass , teflon, etc, however for some harder plastics and acrylic sheets, I clamp two pieces of plywood over the cut line to help prevent breaking and splintering. Further, this blade is typically used on a portable saw such as Skil saw. If I were cutting plastic of any kind, I would want to do so on a table saw where one can better maintain a straight cut line. Plastics often crack and even shatter if the blade is not kept on a very straight line.
1459951
It cuts very well. We use it for the heay brown paper that you wrap postal boxes in.
2188554
i bought oneand put it in the recycle bin after using it for a while. it will put an edge on a knife,but not a good edge. i could use a flat rock or brick and do just as well.
1662543
Yes, it will cut through, as long as you take into account: 1) You have to have the hand strength to compress the punch to cut through a thicker material. If you can't squeeze the punch hard enough, the blades can't do the work. 2) The blades will be initially sharp enough, but will dull a tiny bit with each use. To sharpen the blades, cut through a very fine sandpaper a few times. You will feel the difference. 3) If the contact paper has a sticky adhesive, it will get on the blades and you will need to stop and clean them. You could try one of the label removing solvents, like Glue Gone, on a cotton ball or rag.
1702869
no!!! It cuts the snowflake but you can't get the paper out without tearing it.
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.