Blog about Paper Trimmers
[05/07/2010] Choosing a paper cutter
When choosing a paper cutter, you will have to take a few factors into account:
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Safety: all paper cutters have sharp blades that are perfectly capable of not only cutting thick stack of paper, but can also cause extensive injuries. When choosing a paper cutter, look for models that have safety guards on the blades and a system that always keeps the blade in position.
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The quality of the blade: this is extremely important, regardless if you use the paper cutter all the time or only occasionally. Good quality blades stay sharp for a long time and are actually self-sharpening; this ensures smooth and continuous use, without interruption.
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The cutting length of the paper cutter is also an important factor – make sure that you purchase paper cutter that suits your specific needs.
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Heavy duty paper trimmers are ideal for cutting a large stack of papers and they can be also used to cut other materials like cardstock, mat boards, construction paper, and others.
- Durability of the paper trimmer: high-quality paper cutters are sold with life-time warranty, although typically that warranty does not extend to the blades.
Of course, when buying a paper trimmer other factors come into play as well, like the price of the product, the availability of spare blades, the ease of operation, etc. Luckily, the variety is there and you can easily find a paper cutter that is safe, durable, and likely to fit your budget and meet your specific needs.
Other articles from this category:
[05/07/2010] General Info about paper cutters
[05/07/2010] Paper Trimmer Buying Guide
[05/07/2010] Fellowes Rotary Paper Trimmers
[01/10/2011] GBC Paper Cutters
