Recommendations for cutter for film up to 24 inches max.
Thanks
Recommendations for cutter for film up to 24 inches max.
Thanks
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
Tin Can
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?
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'
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......
....that would depend on the cheese!
Sounds like Roto trim..
20x24-10x24
20×24-12×20
20×24-10×12
8×10-5×8
Etc.
I use a Roto-trim 30"
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