emma
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Post by emma on Jun 6, 2021 23:14:25 GMT
I'm a card maker. I'm tired of hauling my X-acto 12x12 cutter out and having it take up so much space on my counter.
I'd love a mini guillotine cutter. What's your favorite?
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Post by Sharon on Jun 6, 2021 23:16:52 GMT
I have the Creative Memories one.
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coffeegirl
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Post by coffeegirl on Jun 7, 2021 0:06:14 GMT
I love my Tonic 4x6. I have the WRMK that is 8 inches but it is not as precise
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Post by joblackford on Jun 7, 2021 0:26:32 GMT
I loved my little blue Creative Memories one (that I gave away). Hated my mini Fiskars - it cut straight but not square. I have the Tonic 6x12 guillotine trimmer and like their products, would consider a mini trimmer by them if I had the space/need.
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jediannie
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Post by jediannie on Jun 7, 2021 1:09:18 GMT
I have the Creative Memories one. I have 2 of these, one I bought from a consultant and one I bought at a garage sale when CM I thought was going out of business because I was afraid if something happened to my original one I wouldn't be able to find one. |
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Post by don on Jun 7, 2021 1:35:45 GMT
I have 2- 5 x 9 Fiskars, 1 in the studio and 1 at my desk. I also have an old CM blue one. Mostly I use my 15 x 15 Fiskars.
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Post by don on Jun 7, 2021 1:41:15 GMT
I am simply GOBSMACKED! In 6 years I have posted 1000 times. I just have soooo much to say.
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 7, 2021 1:48:24 GMT
The mini Tonic trimmer is my most used trimmer.
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Post by Ryann on Jun 7, 2021 1:57:43 GMT
I have the mini Tonic and the Tim Holtz mini Tonic version. The original one is okay if you are press down hard on the plastic piece to keep your paper still. Sometimes I forget and don't press down SUPER hard and the cut is then crooked. Drives me bonkers. The TH mini Tonic one is a piece of crap. Cuts crooked every single time, no matter how much pressure is applied.
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Post by marinette on Jun 7, 2021 2:55:25 GMT
I have the mini Tonic Trimmer and really love it!
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Post by meganliane on Jun 7, 2021 3:02:51 GMT
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emma
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Post by emma on Jun 7, 2021 3:25:41 GMT
Thanks for the recommendations! Too bad you couldn't all agree on just one! 😁 Off to ponder...
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Post by boymom5 on Jun 7, 2021 3:26:32 GMT
I really like my CM blue one like others have mentioned. I think it's dying and I'm so sad I sold my extras long ago!
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anaterra
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Post by anaterra on Jun 7, 2021 11:22:35 GMT
Stay away from the cheap swingline gray one on Amazon... it was like $12... the blade and plastic guard guide line do not stay in place.. they pop up when im starting to slice...
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Post by Sharon on Jun 7, 2021 12:39:44 GMT
I have the Creative Memories one. I have 2 of these, one I bought from a consultant and one I bought at a garage sale when CM I thought was going out of business because I was afraid if something happened to my original one I wouldn't be able to find one. I have the newest version. I also have one of the original deeper blue ones. I never used it. I bought it new on Ebay but decided I wanted the newest version. It's still sitting in the box. One of these days I might get it sold. LOL |
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Post by babylou on Jun 7, 2021 14:14:37 GMT
I have the small Tonic TH one. It's ok. Cuts through things great and is straight as far as I can tell, but I do have one issue with it. The blade doesn't seem to lift up as far as it should. So, if you don't get it up all the way and then butt your paper up to the top guide, sometimes it doesn't go in there even because the blade is in the way. So then you cut a little a crooked, or you get a bent edge on the paper. Sorry, hard to explain. I've never found a trimmer/paper cutter that I was 100% happy with! It seems there's always something, and usually it's a crooked or uneven cut.
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Jun 7, 2021 14:43:55 GMT
All of my trimmers are from Tonic and I think they are the best!
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Post by Ryann on Jun 7, 2021 15:11:55 GMT
I have the small Tonic TH one. It's ok. Cuts through things great and is straight as far as I can tell, but I do have one issue with it. The blade doesn't seem to lift up as far as it should. So, if you don't get it up all the way and then butt your paper up to the top guide, sometimes it doesn't go in there even because the blade is in the way. So then you cut a little a crooked, or you get a bent edge on the paper. Sorry, hard to explain. I've never found a trimmer/paper cutter that I was 100% happy with! It seems there's always something, and usually it's a crooked or uneven cut. Both my mini Tonic and mini TH Tonic does this too. It will also bend the paper, instead of cut, if I try to cut just a sliver of paper. I would not buy either mini Tonic guillotine again and do not recommend. My main cutter is a Dahle rotary and I would love to have a mini trimmer from them. It cuts perfect every single time. |
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Post by don on Jun 7, 2021 21:45:08 GMT
I am simply GOBSMACKED! In 6 years I have posted 1000 times. I just have soooo much to say. I went to have a peek; I'll be a Pearl Clutcher in 9 more years! |
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Post by scrapmomof2 on Jun 8, 2021 0:29:28 GMT
I have 2 of the CM ones and they cut perfectly straight every time.
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Post by Citygirl on Jun 8, 2021 0:57:14 GMT
Wondering why I ever got rid of my original CM guillotine trimmer. How does the new one compare?
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 8, 2021 1:16:54 GMT
I have the Crater's Companion one. The blade is amazing.
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cbscrapper
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Post by cbscrapper on Jun 8, 2021 1:44:13 GMT
I have an old Tonic 4x6 and am pleased with it.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 8, 2021 2:11:29 GMT
I have the TH Tonic cutter. I’ve been super happy with it. No problems with how it cuts at all.
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Post by hop2 on Jun 8, 2021 2:41:49 GMT
I have this one I’m not hugely fond of it. It’s ok, cuts fine, but not anything to rave about. Here’s why: * it stops at 5” and when making cards 5 1/4 & 5 1/2 are important measurements. I can sort of gauge the 5 1/4 by where the white edge is but I shouldn’t have to. And 5 1/2 is off the trimmer. * small cuts - because of the plastic guard the straight edge ends nearly 5/8” from the cutting edge of the blade with not even a guideline to go by in that area. This makes small cuts difficult. IMO these are silly short comings to have on a trimmer for paper crafters, especially a smaller trimmer that ought be geared towards card making or pocket cards. ( it is also missing that 6” measurement for pocket scrapping ) Just few really silly things to ‘overlook’ when designing a trimmer. I’m just saying I’m looking very carefully at any measurements on any future trimmers I buy. I have the Crater's Companion one. The blade is amazing. Because of my issues stated above the crafters companion is on my watch list. It’s a full 6” and there’s an additional small edge on the other side of the guard so I think this solves the two issues I have with my current trimmer. Nice to know you like it - thx |
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Post by Sharon on Jun 8, 2021 12:26:06 GMT
Wondering why I ever got rid of my original CM guillotine trimmer. How does the new one compare? I think the new one is better. It has a drawer under it too. |
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Post by kitbop on Jun 8, 2021 13:46:35 GMT
I have the fiskars. It works. It's basic. I got it because it was cheapest because I used an M's coupon. And now that I could afford a "better" one I'm not sure why I would bother...it would seem like a waste of a trimmer that...works. don - congratulations on 1000! "Pearl Clutcher" doesn't suit you anyways  |
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Post by craftgranny on Jun 8, 2021 13:59:19 GMT
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nicolep
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Post by nicolep on Jun 9, 2021 9:14:42 GMT
It's my favorite! I love it so much that I have an extra one that I bought in case they quit making it lol. |
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Post by riversong1963 on Jun 9, 2021 12:31:49 GMT
I have an old Tonic mini guillotine trimmer (2004) that works great. I measured out to 5" and added the measurement with a Sharpie. If I go all the way to the edge, it cuts at 5 1/2 inches. It does a good job of cutting my cardstock down to A2 size, as long as I'm careful. If you angle the arm in slightly while you're cutting, and you hold the plastic paper guard in place, a guillotine cutter should cut cleanly and straight. If it's not doing that, it's defective. I would return it if you can. I also have the 12-inch Tonic guillotine trimmer, but the measurements at the top are off. If I use the measurements in the middle, it works. I should have returned it when I bought it, and it's one of my crafting regrets.  |
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