Advice request: cutter

[Dave Wooten]

Recommendations for cutter for film up to 24 inches max.
Thanks

[Tin Can]

24" is a problem for length

I tested several type and brands of cutters

I cut a lot of film, but not 24"

I found using 2 cheap Dahle was best for me, as they have a unique film-hold-soft clamp
https://www.dahle.com/trimmers/guillotines

I use 2 often, 12" and 18" Vantage models, Amazon has a good price

They have an soft rubber clamp that lowers just before the blade

I dust the whole contraption before usage and use them only for film, never paper, storing in a clean metal drawer 'toolbox'

I have the roller cutter everybody 'likes'

I don't



Dalhe seems to be a good company in many ways

[John Brady]

24" is a problem for length

I tested several type and brands of cutters

I cut a lot of film, but not 24"

I found using 2 cheap Dahle was best for me, as they have a unique film-hold-soft clamp
https://www.dahle.com/trimmers/guillotines

I use 2 often, 12" and 18" Vantage models, Amazon has a good price

They have an soft rubber clamp that lowers just before the blade

I dust the whole contraption before usage and use them only for film, never paper, storing in a clean metal drawer 'toolbox'

I have the roller cutter everybody 'likes'

I don't



Dalhe seems to be a good company in many ways

These look very nice. Are you cutting multiple sheets at a time with this? I cut 8x10 film to 5x8 frequently and have been doing that one at a time on a root trimmer. I would love to cut a ten sheet box with one swipe and then be bone!

Any suggestions for notching the other half?

[Tin Can]

I cut one sheet at a time, my system is quick, expensive film is slow

I cut a lot of 2-sided X-ray so notching is not needed

When I cut single sided normal film I keep emusion up always

X-Ray has round corners

These look very nice. Are you cutting multiple sheets at a time with this? I cut 8x10 film to 5x8 frequently and have been doing that one at a time on a root trimmer. I would love to cut a ten sheet box with one swipe and then be bone!

Any suggestions for notching the other half?

[John Layton]

Whatever you use just make sure it doesn't leave a sharp, downward-turned edge on every other sheet of film - because if you are a tray shuffler then you might get some serious scratches. Just sayin'

[Tin Can]

I never shuffle

Tried it many times

Hangers I can do

Whatever you use just make sure it doesn't leave a sharp, downward-turned edge on every other sheet of film - because if you are a tray shuffler then you might get some serious scratches. Just sayin'

[Conrad . Marvin]

I bought a 16” Dahle guillotine 30 years ago in the clearance corner of an art store. They work. I also have a 24” Roto Trim. Both excellent. The advice of TC to use the cutter only for film is very sound, after all, you wouldn’t use a prosciutto slicer for cheese......

[John Layton]

....that would depend on the cheese!

[Dave Wooten]

Sounds like Roto trim..

20x24-10x24

20×24-12×20

20×24-10×12

8×10-5×8

Etc.

[Jim Andrada]

I use a Roto-trim 30"