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I purchased a Fiskar's 12" LED sure cut rotary paper trimmer, blade style F a year or so ago for the same reason you described. I think I paid around $30.00 or so using a Michael's coupon. I saw lots of them online in the $40 to $60 range. I have not had 1 bit of trouble with cutting paper straight since!
I have the Making Memories one and love it. I've had it for years and never had a problem with it cutting crooked. Are you butting the paper against the top to cut? The top isn't straight and not meant to be used to guide your paper. I always use the grid to line my paper up and have perfect cuts every time. It might seem like a bit more work, but the trimmer is awesome and worth the effort.
I have the Making Memories one and love it. I've had it for years and never had a problem with it cutting crooked. Are you butting the paper against the top to cut? The top isn't straight and not meant to be used to guide your paper. I always use the grid to line my paper up and have perfect cuts every time. It might seem like a bit more work, but the trimmer is awesome and worth the effort.
You probably remember, Cat, that I have this trimmer, too, and love it just like you do. Good advice about using the grid to line up the paper. I always get straight cuts that way.
__________________ Bugga in OK
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I purchased a Fiskar's 12" LED sure cut rotary paper trimmer, blade style F a year or so ago for the same reason you described. I think I paid around $30.00 or so using a Michael's coupon. I saw lots of them online in the $40 to $60 range. I have not had 1 bit of trouble with cutting paper straight since!
Good luck in your search.
I have this cutter and found that the ruler is about 1/16" off. Doesn't sound like much but it makes a huge difference. I've learned to adjust my cuts accordingly.
__________________ Debbie "Make it work, people." - Tim Gunn My Gallery
I think so many of these cutters are off or become that way because they're made of plastic that warps over time. That, and not top quality control in the overseas factories.
Have you changed the blade? If the blade is dull, it will "push" the paper as it cuts.
The MM blades don't dull - they're self-sharpening. 99% of the cause for crooked cuts on this cutter is not using the grid to line the paper up and using the rails to try to line the paper up.
@Bugga - yeah, you and I are usually the one's jumping in to praise this cutter. I personally don't understand why more people don't use it. Its really an excellent tool.
The MM blades don't dull - they're self-sharpening. 99% of the cause for crooked cuts on this cutter is not using the grid to line the paper up and using the rails to try to line the paper up.
@Bugga - yeah, you and I are usually the one's jumping in to praise this cutter. I personally don't understand why more people don't use it. Its really an excellent tool.
is it only for paper or do you have success with cardstock as well. I have a Carl that drives me crazy with consumables...
The MM cutter not working with top edge and you had to use the grid lines and magnetic ruler drove me bonkers. Gave the darn thing to the Goodwill and bought a Fiskers that you CAN use with the top and bottom fences. Same with the Tonic cutter, you use the top edge. Simple and a no-brainier!
I have bought so many paper cutters and had settled on the Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer. I love the base being 6" across and it was pretty good in making the cuts. But I just bought the Fiskars ProCision rotary cutter. It is pricey at 120 but I bought at Michael s at 50% off. I thought I did my research well. Yet, I missed the fact that there is no defined 6" mark. Lord have mercy! BUT it s so sturdy, blade never needs replacing and it cuts medium weight chipboard like buttah!!! So, I am definitely going to keep it. It is heavy and has a 12" base unfolded. And, it will definitely replace my Xacto guillotine cutter. But it will never replace the Surecut trimmer. Hope some of this info helps.
is it only for paper or do you have success with cardstock as well. I have a Carl that drives me crazy with consumables...
I use it with cardstock - heavy cardstock 200# to make boxes - and it works great. I even cut cereal boxes and lighter chipboard with it and it hasn't faltered.
I have bought numerous cutters/trimmers over the years and my favorite that I use all the time and have made thousands upon thousands of cuts with is the Fiskars ProCision Trimmer and it cuts just as straight and smooth as the day I got it.
I bought a little laptop stand at IKEA last year and it sits to the left of my desk and that's what I keep my cutter on.
~ Pam
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Thank you all! I'm going to Michaels today to look at purchasing a Fiskars Procision Trimmer. I think it may be the best choice for me. I can always count on you scrappin' pals to help me out. Thanks so much!
I use it with cardstock - heavy cardstock 200# to make boxes - and it works great. I even cut cereal boxes and lighter chipboard with it and it hasn't faltered.
I nearly bought it but went with the procision as I like to but my card up to the edge as I tend to craft in 1mm x 1mm space and so needed something sturdy that I could balance and still get a smooth cut.
Now to make those blasted graduation announcements!
Wish I could buy a Tonic guillotine cutter but they don't make them anymore......I've searched everywhere - ebay, kijiji. Nothing. Oh well hopefully the Fiskars Procision will be a good paper cutter! Thanks everybody!
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