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How Do I Choose the Right Paper Cutter for My Office?
In this series of posts, “How do I choose?”, we will help you take a little of the guesswork out of selecting the best print finish product for your shop or office. It’s sometimes difficult to find the right machine to fit your needs when there are so many models.
What are you cutting at the office? Yes, I know someone has to cut the cake for the secretary’s birthday, but that’s not what I mean. It seems we all end up doing some sort of paper crafts once and a while. Trimming down those photos for the traveling exhibit, cutting out stacks of pamphlets to fill the marketing rack in the reception area, slicing up that spreadsheet that mistakenly printed on the ginormous paper in the bottom drawer.
Every office needs a paper cutter, the only question is, which one?
Paper cutters basically come in two flavors these days – Guillotine and Rotary. Like many other items in this series of posts, you need to consider volume and speed. But, you also need to take into consideration the safety of your staff and how accurate cuts need to be.
Guillotine paper cutters are commonly found in offices. They’re sharp, can cut through multiple sheets with ease, and there are some great measurement guides on the working surface. Multiple sheets at a time speaks to the volume necessity, but often works against accuracy. The clamps and lockable gauges of the Kutrimmer tabletop trimmer assist with accuracy, but its most impressive additions are safety features. Different models of guillotine cutters basically allow for larger sheets and more working space.
The most accurate cuts will always be made with Rotary cutters. My personal fav is sold at Lloyd’s. The Roll-Blade rotary trimmer not only has great measurement guides and a self-sharpening tungsten blade, but it also cuts through cardboard and some plastic with just as much accuracy a it does with paper. And, unless you’re really trying, it’s virtually impossible to cut yourself with this rotary.
Guillomax Paper Cutter
You don’t get the addition of “MAX” to your product name unless you’re truly heavy duty. The Guillomax Paper Cutter is no exception to this rule. You will get a clean, square and even cut through a lot of paper in a single stroke. In the realm of manual paper cutters, this 85lb unit is a beast.
How is it Used?
The Guillomax Paper Cutter will cut up to 360 sheets of 20# paper in one stroke. A handle-wieghted clamp will hold the paper firmly in place while you take advantage of its 17″ cutting length capacity. The tabletop measurement guide is clearly marked and typical cuts are outlined on its surface. Plus, with the option for a custom stand, this unit can move to any corner of your shop with ease.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Guillomax Paper Cutter is $450 at Lloyd’s and it has a one-year warranty. Plus, we’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
Need a Heavy Duty Guillotine Cutter?
Ever needed to cut paper? Ever needed to cut up to 360 sheets of paper at once? If that sounds right, the Tamerica Guillomax Guillotine Paper Cutter is for you.
It’s powerful, it’s hefty and it’s pretty darn cool.
What Does it Do?
First, position the paper on the cutter and then clamp it in place so it stays while you’re cutting. Anyone who has cut a lot of paper knows how easily it can shift during cutting, creating those almost diagonal cuts as the paper slides out from under you. It’s annoying. Very annoying. The handle-weighted clamp on the Tamerica Guillotine Cutter stops that from happening. 
Once you’re ready to cut, double check your fingers are safely out of the way. That blade is sharp. Then, with one, strong stroke, bring the Guillotine’s massive blade down on your neatly stacked pile of paper for a nice, clean and even cut.
It can cut up to 17” in length and takes up a mere 16.5”x17” of table space. It weighs an impressive 81 pounds and is made for heavy-duty work, meaning it will stay in place on any job.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Guillomax currently sells for $455.00 on our website and a quick search on Froogle.com (Google’s price comparison tool) will show you we have the lowest price out there.
For more information on the Tamerica Guillomax Guillotine Paper Cutter, visit our website.