Cutting Sticks For Paper Cutters? All Answers

Many hobbies and chores involve a set of cutting tools. Loretta has found these to be very useful for home and personal use. Have a look.

Fabric scissors, kitchen scissors, feather scissors, pruning shears, paper cutters, craft knives, thread cutters, rotary cutters and more. So much to cut, so little time.

We all cut something. We cut fabrics, threads, food, plants, paper, foam for upholstery or fursuits and much more. For the best results of the task at hand, it helps to use the best tool. Here you will find introductions to different types of shears, hedge trimmers and scissors and information on when and why to use them.

Kitchen Scissors: For food and heavy packaging

If you have a kitchen, you need good kitchen shears. These differ in that they can be easily separated into two parts for thorough cleaning, either in the dishwasher or by hand.

These are ideal for opening any type of cardboard packaging and also any inner packaging. I find that more and more household items are being shipped in blister packs made of heavy cardboard and thick plastic that could survive re-entry from the atmosphere. A good pair of kitchen scissors will do this quickly, in contrast to school scissors. The key here is a good, sturdy pair. Spend a few more dollars.

A common use for kitchen shears is for cutting up chicken and other meat. I don’t really do this because I buy for convenience. However, they are still very useful for food products. I slit open a pack of bacon, split open a bunch of hamburgers, and sliced ​​brisket from the butcher shop. You can also cut celery tops, carrot ends, and batter while baking!

Whenever I use these on any foods I always give them a spritz of 409 All Purpose Cleaner no matter which way I end up washing them. This product contains dimethylammonium chloride which can kill giardia so I know it will kill other unwanted insects.

kitchen scissors and pruning shears.

Secateurs: Use in the home and garden

There is a wide variety of pruning shears for your home and garden. If you don’t have many plants or they are simple houseplants, you may not need a pair. Old scissors you already have can probably trim these.

Otherwise, your choices are 8-inch curved or straight blade scissors, manual or spring-loaded scissors, long handles with short blades, short handles with long blades, or long handles with long blades. There are many configurations.

Think about what you need to cut. Low hedges, high branches, thick or thin stalks. Maybe you need locking and storage security features. Which of the many blade options works best for you depends on your specific needs.

We own a general purpose 8 inch pruner that easily cuts all of our house plants, many outdoor plants and 1/2 inch wooden stems in the garden. Working on this I can occasionally cut a larger diameter. If you need this ability, instead of risking injury, buy larger scissors, like our green ones.

Thread scissors and rotary cutter.

Thread cutter: for sewing at home, traveling and clothes

Thread cutters are much smaller than fabric scissors or other household scissors. They usually have fairly short, very sharp blades with a good point.

The main use is for cutting threads, especially when sewing your own garments or home decor. You can get really close to the fabric and make a clean cut.

If you have embroidered cowboy boots, you may find a stray thread that wasn’t trimmed properly. Thread cutters can pinch right next to the leather to banish the annoying cord.

Store-bought clothing sometimes has a thread sticking out of a seam or dragging at the hem. Thread trimmers come right into a small area where regular scissors might catch the fabric.

I find them useful to take on a plane when we only travel with hand luggage. They are smaller than a pair of school safety scissors and have not yet been confiscated. We find that when traveling there is always a need to cut something. Labels from a souvenir, a package of something we bought, or a completely unexpected need.

Rotary cutter: For fabric, paper and leather

If you’re a quilter, chances are you already have a rotary cutter.

If you quilt and don’t have a rotary cutter, I urge you to get one asap. (You might also want a cutting mat that springs back after use.)

Rotary cutters are indispensable when strip quilting. They are wonderful for cutting curved quilt pieces and are also great for straight quilt pieces. There are slightly different sizes, very different grips and different purposes.

Most will cut fabric and paper with ease, but if you need to cut pieces of leather you will need to verify that the model and blade size are appropriate. You should also purchase additional blades as they cannot be sharpened like the blades of a knife or scissors.

Cloth scissors and feather scissors.

Fabric Scissors: Only for fabric!

If you sew at all, you’ll need good fabric scissors. These should only be reserved for substances and not even for all substances. For example, “silver cloth” is a granular material used to store silver items. This stuff would dull your good scissors. Other material could damage the blades as well, so be aware.

Take good care of them, keep them in their case or box

Do not cut paper or other craft items

If you’re cutting something fuzzy, or after a while of regular use, clean between the blades at the hinge with a small brush or a blast of air from a can

If they are difficult to open and close, a drop of sewing machine oil on the moving part or center screw can help

If they become dull, you can take them to a fabric store to have them sharpened

Fabric scissors should be a good weight, fit your hand size, and should fit whether you’re right-handed or left-handed. Yes, there are special fabric scissors for the “southpaws” among us!

I have right handed Gingher tailor’s scissors and they are fabulous. They’re easy to use, have stayed sharp since I’ve had them, and can slide through some fabrics without even having to make a cutting motion. Like other brands, they are also available for left-handers.

Spring-loaded scissors: various household uses

Say what? Yes, spring-loaded scissors. This style is a great all-purpose household tool and is especially good for anyone with a touch of arthritis or other types of gripping issues.

The spring keeps your hand from both opening and closing the blades. You squeeze to cut as usual, release your grip, and they pop open, ready for your next cut. Essentially, they do half the work of regular scissors. I use them for mail, lightweight cardboard packaging, lightweight plastic packaging, cutting gift ribbon, just many tasks.

They can be a little pricey, but they might be worth it. I have a pair of OXO Good Grips and they have lasted for years. I have a pinched nerve and sometimes my right hand and arm are not as strong as I would like. These are very helpful in these times. They also have a latch to keep them closed for storage.

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Paper Cutter: For crafts, photos and handmade cards

A small office style paper cutter is a very useful tool in our household. It cuts a few sheets of plain paper or 2 to 3 pieces of card stock at a time and crops photos to fit snugly in a frame.

We own this paper cutter from Fiskars. It fits easily in a drawer and meets all of our hobby and craft needs. We’ve used it on plain paper, photo paper, and card stock. It makes a really straight cut with no curvature. Depending on your task requirements, you may need a larger or more robust model.

I drew a picture of poppies and we printed them on card, two per sheet. It was very easy to then cut the cardboard into two individual note cards.

Sometimes we create our own Christmas cards from a family photo. If you print two or three photos per sheet, we can crop them precisely.

Hobby knife or utility knife: you name it!

This is a very handy tool for arts, crafts, schoolwork and any demanding job. Some are almost the size of a pencil and get bigger from there. Click through all the thumbnails above to see the variety.

Different hobby knives have different blade sizes for a variety of projects. With the right blade, you can cut any shape to an exact size. They are very sharp so do not let a small child use them.

We have used them for many school projects over the years involving mylar, plastic, cardboard, shoe boxes, poster board and foam board.

We also use them when we cut stencils for certain painting projects. For our “backday aprons” (another item), my husband cut out all of the individual elements of our Christmas tree template from sheets of Mylar. These include the tree, the ornaments, the tree trunk and the star.

Electric kitchen knife for cutting polyfoam.

Electric Kitchen Knife: For carving meat and cutting foam

An electric kitchen knife is an excellent tool for use with food. I use ours to cut brisket into nice, even slices. I’ve also used it on cabbage, chicken, Thanksgiving turkey, and pot roast.

You will be surprised that this tool can also be used for crafting. It slices through polyfoam pads like warm butter. It can precisely cut straight lines, curves or other sculptural shapes. Fursuits could benefit from the precise cuts of this knife. It could also be used on styrofoam, although I haven’t tried that myself.

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I hope this article introduces some new gadgets or gives you some new ideas on how to use common household cutting tools.

To the best of the author’s knowledge, this content is correct and truthful and does not replace formal and individual advice from a qualified professional.

© 2019 The Samsons

The Sampsons (Author) of The Ozarks, Missouri on April 26, 2020:

To complete the photo above with all the other cutting items here is the link. HUB made me write two articles and not reference the other, but I’ll try.

https://bellatory.com/hygiene-grooming/Scissors-an…

The Sampsons (author) of The Ozarks, Missouri on January 27, 2019:

Oh good!! I envision myself being a teacher, so I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

Loretta

Dora Weithers from the Caribbean on January 27, 2019:

thanks for the lesson It feels like I went to class and learned some new facts. Good moderator too

The Sampsons (author) of The Ozarks, Missouri on January 26, 2019:

Timo – Thank you.

One day I just remembered how much I cut and why and with what. I thought a general overview might be useful, especially for someone starting a household or trying different crafts.

Enjoy your weekend too.

Loretta

Tim Truzy from USA on January 26, 2019:

Hello Samson family,

The one quality I really like about this item is that it caters for both the outdoors person and a person who works in the kitchen. My wife has all these sewing knives and I have a pair of giant scissors for gardening.

This is great information and thanks for sharing. At least now I can understand the names of these cutting tools correctly.

Much respect and may your weekend be pleasant and rewarding,

sincerely,

Tim

If you’ve been to your local fabric store lately, you’ll know that there’s an incredible selection of cutting tools for sewing. Here I give you a quick guide to choosing the best sewing scissors and cutting tools for your projects.

Pen cutting tools for sewing

I bet you’re thinking, “But aren’t all scissors the same? Don’t they all do the same job? Well, they all cut something, but looks can be deceiving!

There are different types of cutting tools for sewing that you need to make your sewing work efficiently and without frustration.

These are the most common sewing cutting tools to keep in your sewing kit. At the end of this article you will find some additional ones that advanced sewers might enjoy using.

Cloth scissors Inexpensive universal scissors for paper Thread cutter Embroidery scissors Rotary cutter Pinking scissors For left-handed people – left-handed scissors Seam ripper

If you’re on a tight budget, then prioritize fabric scissors, paper scissors, and a seam ripper. Even if that’s all you can afford, you’ll be able to produce beautiful sewing projects that you’ll be proud of.

Pen cutting tools for sewing

1. Cloth scissors

This will be one of your most used and essential cutting tools for sewing. The best sewing scissors are designed specifically for cutting fabrics.

Your fabric scissors (also called scissors) should be sharp enough to cut through multiple layers of fabric at once. This means they must be medium to large in size. Small scissors just don’t cut through fabric and often leave burred, messy edges. They also injure your fingers and leave large indentations at the end of most cutting jobs.

Make sure you choose a pair with comfortable grips for your fingers! If possible, try on a few pairs at your local fabric store and see what’s most comfortable. And most importantly, only use them on fabric or they will dull quickly.

When you look at some of the prices of fabric scissors compared to the average paper cutting scissors, you might think that they are a bit pricey. But trust me, this is one of the best investments in your sewer equipment for beginners. They will be the most used item in your sewing room.

When I started sewing, my mom always taught me that sewing scissors stay in the sewing room and only cut fabric. Of course my sister and I often smuggled them out as we knew they were the sharpest scissors in the house and would cut anything! If your scissors have become dull, read my article on sharpening scissors.

Keep your fabric scissors rustproof or you run the risk of getting marks on the fabric you are cutting.

2. Utility scissors (cheap).

I always keep some cheap scissors from the local discount store in my closet for cutting paper patterns.

Especially downloadable sewing patterns printed on regular printer paper can dull your expensive fabric scissors.

You may find that the occasional cheap pair of scissors will cut fabric, but they wear out quickly and stop cutting. So save yourself the cheap pairs for paper.

3. Thread cutter

This is one of my must-have cutting tools for sewing. I always keep a pair next to my sewing machine when sewing to quickly trim threads.

String trimmers don’t have handles, so they cut quickly by squeezing the blades together.

Just be careful of your fingers as they are usually very sharp.

The added benefit of thread cutters is that they are great for trimming the ends of seams close to the fabric.

4. Embroidery scissors

Ever notice those old stork shaped little scissors your grandma had? These are embroidery scissors.

They are small with thin blades and are designed to trim loose threads close to fabric. Modern couples might look a little more plain but still do a good job of cutting threads.

5. rotary cutter

Many seamstresses swear by their rotary cutters, but I tend to avoid them after a couple of bad accidents years ago. (Notice I said a few – I didn’t learn it the first time!) So if you’re less clumsy than me, rotary cutters can be a great way to quickly and accurately cut straight and even curved lines. Look for ones with safety features to protect your fingers.

Rotary cutters are mainly used to cut straight edges like squares for quilting, but I’ve also seen some very competent cutters use them to cut entire pattern pieces, curves and so on. If you use a rotary cutter, you can rest assured that you have extra blades handy. Dull blades make cutting difficult and more likely to slip. It will also deburr the edges of some fabrics like Lycra.

Additional equipment for using cutters

If you’re using a rotary cutter, you’ll need a few extra items to make your job easier.

CUTTING MAT – When cutting, you need a self-healing cutting mat underneath so you don’t mark your table. The cutting mats usually have grid lines to accurately cut squares.

– You will need a self-healing cutting mat underneath when cutting so you don’t mark your table. The cutting mats usually have grid lines to accurately cut squares. QUILT RULER – The other necessary item is a quilt ruler or a metal ruler that you use to guide the cutter straight. Freehand cutting is for the more experienced sewer and those who want to cut curves – but don’t worry, you can do it! Just start with a ruler and learn to cut straight first. You can buy non-slip rulers that will grip the fabric and, as the name suggests, prevent them from slipping while cutting.

Read my full tutorial on how to use a rotary cutter

Pen cutting tools for sewing – rotary cutter

6. Pinking shears

I love my pinking shears. Pinking shears have a zigzag edge instead of a straight edge like regular shears. Not only do they look pretty, they prevent the edges of fabric from fraying and are great for trimming circumferential seams. Make sure you test them out adequately before buying them from the store, as cheap pairs often don’t cut very well and will burr the edges of the fabric. Read more about pink stitching. Keep your pinking shears away from paper crafts as they can be difficult to sharpen and are generally quite expensive.

7. Left-handed scissors

My mom is left-handed and often has trouble using my fabric scissors for long periods of time, so I had to add this section. If you are left-handed, consider investing in a pair of specialty left-handed scissors designed to make your life easier.

8. Seam ripper

While these aren’t scissors or cutters, a seam ripper is a very useful tool for cutting threads. Depending on where you live, this may be called an unpicker. Seam rippers have a longer pointed end and another shorter end with a red ball on it to prevent accidentally tearing the fabric.

Just make sure you keep a few handy and stock up regularly as the cutting part of the blade dulls quickly. Luckily, they’re really cheap cutting tools for sewing.

Further reading: How to use a seam ripper.

Pen cutting tools for sewing – seam ripper

Which brands have the best sewing scissors?

Some of the most reputable brands of sewing scissors and cutting tools I have used are Mundial, Fiskars and Gingher.

My main fabric scissors are from Mundial and are all metal. The best thing about investing in a good pair of scissors is that you can always have them sharpened when they get dull. I’ve had mine for over 10 years and they have been sharpened several times. They are best red!

If you’re on a budget, spend most of it on your main sewing scissors or rotary cutter and get cheaper brands for the other tools. Also look for sewing scissors kits, which may include additional accessories to help reduce your costs in other areas.

Here are a few extra tools that you won’t use every day, but that more experienced sewers may want to add to their sewing kits.

Curved scissors

I keep small curved scissors in my drawer for cutting round objects like felt flowers and appliques. They help give a nice smooth edge.

Electric scissors

Did you know you can get electric shears? With electric scissors, you can cut through multiple layers of fabric with little or no effort. This type of scissors is commonly used in clothing production and is great if you are planning to start a sewing business. Most are rechargeable and are lightweight and ergonomic to keep your hand from hurting when making extensive cuts.

duckbill scissors

These odd looking scissors have a large flat area on one side. They are designed to protect the fabric from accidental punctures or cuts. Duckbill shears are used to make appliques and lingerie. Sewing lace in lingerie often requires cutting away the fabric behind the lace, which can make it easier. A normal pair of scissors would get stuck at the tip.

awl

An awl is a tool for making holes in fabric or leather, and is useful when using grommets, rivets, and snaps. The metal tip of an awl can be straight or slightly curved. Kam snaps are a commonly used plastic button for sewing and require an awl to allow the pin to go through the fabric.

buttonhole cutter

Buttonhole cutters cut the center out of a sewn buttonhole. If you’ve ever cut a buttonhole with scissors or a seam ripper, then you know that the possibility of over-cutting is very real. These handy little sewing tools cut a clean slit with very little effort.

A buttonhole cutter must be used with a small cutting mat underneath so it doesn’t mark your table. Always start on the outer edge of the buttonhole and if you need the slit longer, go to the opposite outer edge. Using this little tool generally eliminates the need to use fray stoppers on the edges of fabric.

NEXT – How to cut fabric

Once you have all of your cutting tools to sew with, it’s time to start cutting and then sewing. Here I have a helpful fabric cutting tutorial that will give you all the tips and pointers you need.

Cut pin fabric

So here is my list of cutting tools for sewing. Do you have special scissors in your sewing kit or recommendations for sewing cutting tools that you can’t do without? Share your thoughts and tips in the comments.

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I know some of you have been using rotary cutters for years and can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t use one… but there are also those of you who are very happy with your scissors, thank you very much and can’t understand, why you would need one. So today I thought I would share a few reasons why I love using a rotary cutter.

First, let me say that you should always put the safety cover back on your rotary cutter, even if you’re only going to put it down for a moment. Professor Rotary Safety says: “Safety never takes a day off”.

Why I love using my rotary cutter so much

* It’s quick and easy to cut long straight lines

*You can cut many layers of fabric at once

* It’s great for people with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or other joint conditions. If you suffer from this, buy a straight “stick” style rotary cutter with a pull-down safety cover instead of one you have to grab to retract the safety cover.

*A rotary blade will last a few months of continuous use, once dull you can use it to cut paper!

*You can easily and accurately cut the fabric at an angle without worrying about it shifting from the angle. Good mats and rulers are marked with angles (15, 30, and 45 degrees) to make it even easier!

* It’s easy to cut round curves without worrying about the fabric distorting as it’s held with scissors to cut

What you will need:

To start using a rotary cutter you will need the following:

*A rotary cutter – they come in a variety of sizes, my favorites are 28mm for small precision work and 45mm for most of my work. My favorite is the Olfa one pictured above, although I’ve also used the Fiskars one.

* Replacement Blades – You can buy rotary blade sharpeners but I don’t find them that effective. You don’t need to buy branded blades, I personally buy mine from Barnyarns here in the UK. I keep old blades for cutting paper and foam as I am thinking of cutting these dull new blades. I also have a serrated blade, but you’ll need a fair bit of wellies to cut through some fabrics with it!

* A self-healing cutting mat – Buy the largest you can afford. You need to place this on a solid surface, either a countertop, table or solid floor (rugs are a bit tricky) then you can place your fabric on top and safely cut. You can easily clean self-healing cutting mats by laying them flat in the bath and gently rubbing with lukewarm water and a lint-free cloth to remove any trapped threads from the mat. They should then heal without leaving incision lines.

The easiest way to damage a self-healing cutting mat is to go back and forth with a rotary cutter, creating gouges.

* An acrylic ruler – These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I have two, one 6″ x 12″ and one 6.5″ x 24″. I also have a French Curve, but that’s a discussion for another day!

Buy a ruler that allows you to read the lines clearly and easily

It’s helpful to add non-slip dots on the back of the ruler to prevent it from moving while cutting.

True Grips – Available on Amazon

You can also get a shower grip from the disability department to “suck” onto the ruler. This is great for picking up and moving the ruler, but also for pressing down to keep it in place.

Disabled Assistance – Shower Handle

Tips for great rotary cutting:

* Remember, safety never takes a day off! Always replace the safety cover over the blade before putting the cutter down, even for a moment.

*Keep fingertips well away from the edge of the ruler or what you are cutting.

*Always cut away from yourself, not just for safety, this makes it easier to maintain a constant pressure.

*Cut safely with the rotary cutter to ensure good deep cuts with even pressure.

*Never go back and forth across the cutting line, cut once with good pressure, otherwise you may damage your ridged cutting mat.

*If using a ruler, nudge the rotating blade against the edge of the ruler and go as slowly as necessary to make sure you don’t stray off the ruler. Similarly, try not to get caught in the ruler or you might dull your blade.

I know I made it sound really complicated, but it’s not that hard…it’s super simple.

Lay your fabric on the cutting mat, line it up with the markings and your ruler, then zoom through the fabric with your rotary cutter. Dead easy!

I use a Fiskars cutting mat, an Olfa rotary cutter and a Sew Easy ruler. I’m not branded or sponsored, these are just the special versions I like of each thing!

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Familiar to anyone who has ever worked in a traditional office where packages were wrapped and shipped, a guillotine paper cutter is also an essential handyman tool.

Place your sheet of paper next to the edge and press down to cut with the large blade. These paper cutters have a flat base with a ruler grid printed on it, making it easy to measure and trim your paper to size. As the large, heavy lever swings down, it separates the paper against the metal edge of the base. A good, sharp blade, properly adjusted, can usually cut through multiple layers of paper at once.

Some guillotine paper cutters can have the blade replaced, while others require the blade to be removed to be resharpened.

How do you cut sticks?

To cut popsicle sticks while minimizing the chance of splinters, use serrated scissors if you don’t mind a rough edge. For a smoother edge, use wire cutters or snips depending on what is available to you.

Trimmer or Guillotine Paper Cutter: Which Do You Need?

What is the best way to cut craft sticks?

The best way I’ve found is to do it with wire cutters (as described here). You pinch/crush the wood at the correct place to weaken the stick (no need to try and cut all the way through), and then bend the cutters back and forth to snap the wood fibres until you’ve cut right the way through.

Trimmer or Guillotine Paper Cutter: Which Do You Need?

How do you cut a popsicle stick lengthwise?

Use a razor knife and a straight edge. Mount the straight edge to your popsicle stick so that it creates a hard edge right down the center. You can simply tape it to a metal ruler. Now set the razor knife on the stick and pull it lengthwise down the stick, maintaining a straight line, by keeping it tight to the ruler.

Trimmer or Guillotine Paper Cutter: Which Do You Need?

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Cutting bars are used on guillotines and trimmers to ensure a precise cut from the first sheet of paper to the last. They fit into the slot in the cutting table below the knife. On the downstroke, the knife penetrates this bar easily, providing an even and clean cut. Cutting bars are available in three types of material. The red cutting bars are made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) and are ideal for use with Standard Steel (SS) and Hi-Carbon and Chromium Steel (HCHCR) knives. Gray sticks are made of Polypropylene Polystone (PPH) and are ideal for High Speed ​​Steel (HSS) knives. The white cutting rods are made of Polyamide (PA, also known as Nylon) and are used with tungsten carbide (TC) and carbide knives and trimmers. The range of cutting sticks extends to the latest models and includes all paper cutters and three knife trimmers manufactured worldwide. If you cannot find a suitable stick in our catalogue, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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This article is about the tool. For professional artists who work with scissors and paper, see Paper Cutting

A paper cutter

Old style 1820s paper cutter

A (rotating) safety paper cutter

Large format paper cutter

A paper cutter, also known as a paper guillotine or simply a guillotine, is a tool commonly found in offices and classrooms that can be used to straighten single sheets or large stacks of paper at one time.

history [edit]

Paper cutters were developed and patented by French inventor Guillaume Massiquot in 1844. Milton Bradley later patented his own version of the paper cutter in 1879. Since the mid-19th century, significant improvements in the paper cutter had been made by Fomm and Krause of Germany, Furnival of England, and Oswego and Seybold of the United States.[1]

Description[edit]

Paper cutters vary in size, typically from about 30 centimeters (1 ft) long on each side for office work, to 841 millimeters (33.1 in) (one edge of A1 paper) in design workshops. The surface usually has a grid either painted on or inscribed, often in half-inch increments, and may have a ruler at the top. At a minimum, it must have a flat edge that the user can square the paper to before passing it under the blade. It is usually relatively heavy so that it remains stable during use.

On the right edge is a long, curved steel blade, often referred to as a knife, attached to the base at one corner. Larger versions have a strong compression coil spring as part of the attachment mechanism that pulls the knife against the stationary edge as the knife is pulled down to cut the paper. The other end of the knife unit is a handle. The stationary right edge of the base is also steel, with an exposed finely ground edge. When the knife is pulled down to cut paper, the action is similar to that of scissors, except instead of two knives moving against each other, one stands. The combination of a blade mounted on a sturdy base produces clean and straight cuts that would otherwise have required a ruler and razor blade to achieve on a single side. Paper cutters are also used to cut thin sheet metal, cardboard and plastic. The blade of a paper cutter is made of steel, which ensures durability. The steel blade can be sharpened if necessary.

One embodiment uses a wheel-shaped blade mounted on a rail-mounted slide shuttle. This type of paper cutter is known as a rotary paper cutter. Among the advantages of this design is that it is possible to make wavy cuts, perforations or simply score the paper without cutting, just by swapping out different types of circular knives. With a rotary cutter, it is also almost impossible for the user to cut themselves, except during blade changes. This makes it safer for home use. High-end versions of rotary paper cutters are used for precise paper cutting and are popular for cropping photos.

An even simpler design uses double-edged blades that don’t rotate, but instead cut like a pocket knife. [clarification needed] This design, while cheaper, is not suitable for serious work due to its tendency to tear paper and poor performance on thick media.

Security [edit]

Most modern paper cutters are equipped with a finger guard to prevent users from accidentally cutting themselves or amputating a finger while using the device. However, injury is possible if the device is not used with due care or attention.

Industrial paper cutters[ edit ]

In the modern paper industry, larger machines are used to cut large stacks of paper, cardboard or similar material. Such machines work in a similar way to a guillotine. Commercial versions are motorized and automated and incorporate clamping mechanisms to prevent material shifting during the cutting process.

In addition to simple straight paper cutters, vinyl cutters can cut shapes or templates out of paper, card stock, vinyl, or thin plastic sheeting. Such cutters need vector files and cutting software to manage the cutter. With small blades, the machine can cut shapes out of the material.

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Trimmer or Guillotine Paper Cutter: Which Do You Need?

If you need to trim or trim paper on a regular basis, investing in a paper cutter will serve you well. In general, there are two types of these devices that you can invest in: a paper cutter and a guillotine paper cutter.

While these two paper cutters serve their purpose admirably, they do have differences. Are you trying to decide what is right for your purposes? Let’s compare!

paper cutter

A paper cutter, also known as a rotary paper cutter, is a device that cuts paper in a smooth, gliding style. Designed to process a small volume of paper at once, it is ideal for those who want to cut large pieces of paper such as posters, banners and marketing photos.

How do paper cutters excel?

Paper cutters are not only capable of cutting paper items on a large scale, they can do it with great accuracy and precision.

No matter the length of paper you’re trying to cut, a rotary cutter can cut it in a perfectly straight line. To help him with this, his cutting board is equipped with a grid. All you have to do is line up your paper on this grid and let the gliding blade work its magic.

How are paper cutters restricted?

To put it simply, if you’re trying to cut a thick stack of paper at once, a rotary paper cutter isn’t for you. This type of paper cutter cleanly cuts at most about 3 sheets of paper at a time. Honestly, it’s only designed to trim one.

Guillotine paper cutter

A guillotine cutter uses a sharp lever that you can lift up slightly and then push down. This type of cutting machine is suitable for cutting through heavy materials as well as large stacks of paper.

What are the characteristics of guillotine cutters?

Compared to rotary cutters, guillotine cutters can handle much larger amounts of paper. While a rotary cutter is designed to cut through about 1 to 3 sheets of paper at a time, a guillotine cutter is designed to cut 25 to 50 sheets at a time.

It should be noted that this is done with great precision and accuracy. As with rotary cutters, the cutting boards of guillotine cutters are decorated with grids to ensure a perfect cut.

How are guillotine cutting machines limited?

Where guillotine cutters are limited is in their inability to handle large-scale cutting tasks. If you’re trying to cut and trim posters or banners, you’re better off using a paper cutter.

Summarize everything

In summary, a rotary paper cutter is better equipped for large cutting jobs, while a guillotine paper cutter is better equipped for processing a large amount of paper at a time.

If you want to crop photos and posters, you should use a rotary paper cutter. On the other hand, if you want to cut large stacks of paper precisely, you should use a guillotine cutter.

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