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| Everyone talks about printers, now lets talk about scissors/cutters. |
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| TAFK:
What does everyone do/use to cut out their covers? Because I still haven't found something I like. Currently I just use regular scissors to cut the short sides and then one of those Straight paper cutter things for the long sides but I wish there was an easier way to see the line I would cut because too many times I feel like I'm a little skewed. |
| Rx_79:
You could get a lazer guide cutter http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-X-ACTO-Laser-Paper-Trimmer-12-EPI26234-/321444643983? |
| TDIRunner:
This is what I use. It's extremely easy to line up the cutting blade with the edge of the cover to get a perfect cut. The blades can be easily replaced. There is also a strip underneath the cutting blade that can be replaced over time. This strip helps with guiding the blade and providing a clean cut completely through the paper. They sell a scoring blade for this cutter, but I haven't used it. I purchased mine at Michaels. I don't remember the price, but it was reasonable and it's pretty easy to get 20 to 40% off coupons there. They also sell the replacement parts. The best advice I can give is this. If the cutting blade doesn't line up perfectly flush with the straight edge, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. Many paper cutters are setup this way making it extremely difficult to get a perfect cut along the edge of your cover. |
| gam3rz3r0:
I just use a cutting board, metal ruler & Xacto knife. It takes more focus to keep it straight but I hardly mess up anymore. Cheap and efficient. |
| sheep2001:
--- Quote from: gam3rz3r0 on February 20, 2015, 05:09:27 PM ---I just use a cutting board, metal ruler & Xacto knife. It takes more focus to keep it straight but I hardly mess up anymore. Cheap and efficient. --- End quote --- This. |
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