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Scrapbooking with the Right Paper Cutter
Scrapbooking is a great hobby. It’s creative, relaxing, and sometimes social. Most importantly, it’s a process that creates a tangible record of our lives. So, whether you’re making a scrapbook of your wedding, or a chronicle of the last 40 years, you’ll want tools to do the job right. The first essential tool is a quality precision paper cutter.
Roll With It
You’re investing in this hobby, right? Printing quality pictures, buying different paper and accessories, special pens, and those little thingies that hold the pictures to the paper. The last thing you want is to ruin a picture of Great Aunt Ruth with a dull paper cutter. And, you would hate to waste a piece of that pricey acid-free paper with a mis-measured cut.
I’ve seen the cutters you can get through the scrapbooking club. They’re tiny! There are others available at hobby stores that use a little razor like blade, that dull after just one creative session. To do this right, and to save money, you need a rotary cutter.
Good rotary cutters slide effortlessly on a rail system. The blade depth is adjustable and it’s sharp enough to cut through not just paper, but newsprint, cardboard, plastic films, vellum, aluminum foil, vinyl, and whatever else your creative brain comes up with. And, you don’t just need a sharp blade, you need one that stays sharp (without costly replacements), yet safe enough to have in a house with kids. Plus, your rotary cutter needs to be big enough to hold your project, and should include measurement guides to reference.
You’re creating something to be enjoyed by generations of people in your family. Don’t waste money on something that won’t last, and may ruin parts of your project. Invest in a quality rotary cutter from Lloyds of Indiana to get the job done right every time.
Roll@Blade High Precision Rotary Paper Trimmer
Try the Roll@Blade High Precision Rotary Paper Trimmer on material as thin as plastic or as thick as cardboard. It’s fast, accurate and ready for your next project. The unique rotary blade makes all the difference.
How is it Used?
The Roll@Blade’s Metric/English side guide and adjustable depth guide will help you align your project with precision. You’ll set the transparent clamping bar to hold your trimming material in place and allow you to monitor the trimming process. Then, twin sliding poles will guide your blade with comfort and accuracy. It’s pretty quick and always precise.
The Roll@Blade High Precision Rotary Paper Trimmer comes in two sizes to fit your needs. The Roll@Blade-1815 accommodates a maximum 18″ trimming length, while the Roll@Blade-3615 will trim up to 36″.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The Roll@Blade High Precision Rotary Paper Trimmer models are available at Lloyd’s at a great price. The Roll@Blade-1815 is $224.95 and the Roll@Blade-3615 is $345. Plus, we’ll throw in free shipping and a gift with your purchase.
Go Big, Get a 36” Rotary Cutter
Looking for a paper cutter that’s safe and features a larger-than-normal cutting surface? Try the Akiles RollBlade High Precision 36” Rotary Trimmer. The RollaBlade comes in two sizes, but the RollBlade 3615 is the larger of the two and has enough space for up to 36” in trimming length.
What Does it Do?
The RollBlade High Precision 36” Rotary Trimmer uses a rotary blade that slides along an alignment guide to cut up to 15 sheets of paper simultaneously. Because the blade is encased in an ergonomic handle, it’s significantly safer than guillotine-style paper cutters.
A rotary blade cutter can also be significantly more stable and accurate. Instead of slamming down on a stack of papers with a blade, the rotary blade runs along a guided path, providing a straight and more defined cut.
However, with that added stability comes lower capacity. The Akiles 36” rotary trimmer only takes 15 sheets, which is a lot less than a high-capacity guillotine-style paper cutter. But, the amount of time lost on stacking sheets is usually made up for with increased accuracy.
And How Much Does it Cost?
The RollBlade currently sells for $345.00 on our website. For more information on the Akiles RollBlade High Precision 36” Rotary Trimmer, visit our website.