Tim Holtz vs. CM trimmers

So, I spent some time on the Fiskars web site rabbit hole, decided to stick with the three I currently have (for now at least), and finally voted in the poll. I decided to vote for the TH precision, since it's the preferred of my two 12" ones and I didn't think the little card making one was relevant as the question was asked in a more scrap booking context.

My oldest trimmer is the Fiskars Sure Cut (the one with the wire). I've always found it difficult to cut precisely, like when I'm trying to cut up a sheet of journaling cards, but that could be just me. I eventually went on a search for the perfect trimmer. I now have a CutterPillar Pro, CM and small CM guillotine, and Tim Holtz Precision Trimmer and small Tim Holtz guillotine.

The CutterPillar Pro and the two small guillotines are my least favorites, and I will probably get rid of them.

My go-to now is the Tim Holtz Precision trimmer (I've only used it for a few months so I can't comment on longevity, but I find it very easy to make sharp, precise cuts), closely followed by the CM trimmer. The CM trimmer works great, but the only issue I have with it is that if you use it a lot to trim smaller pieces (like photo mats), the rubber mat strip wears out more at the top and/or bottom. Not a huge issue, but annoying. And I do like the option of easily changing blades.

Even tho I'm worried about the longevity of my Tim Holtz precision trimmer, it continues to cut entirely square for me and make super sharp cuts on the original blade. I also love that it has a swing out ruler at both top and bottom. It's definitely the best I've ever owned that way.

I am curious if it was my heavy use of the score blade at Christmas that caused the plastic to start to flake in the trimmer track. I did push hard. I am strong. Other peas found the scoring ineffective and it makes me wonder if I just pushed so hard that I hurt the track. It shouldn't be a design flaw..and yet...if I can have this trimmer WITHOUT A SCORING OPTION I am still a very happy trimmer owner!

To preserve it, I will no longer score with it.
I will at some point contact Tonic with pictures of the track and see what they say.

Not on the list, but I have a Dahle rotary trimmer and a guillotine. I've tried the Tonic and Fiskars trimmers, guillotines etc.

And the Dahle rotary and guillotine are my favourites.

They are super sturdy as they have a metallic base. And the big plus for me is they have a magnetised 'alignment guide arm' which helps a lot when mass cutting projects like card bases, because it 'marks' the measurement.

And an even bigger plus, is that the clamp is automatic, so no pressing it down to keep card/ paper in place! Which is a godsend, because I don't have much strength in my left wrist due to an old injury.

I wasn’t planning to use the scoring blade on the TH trimmer anyway. I have a scoring pad that works nicely. I did test the scoring blade out of curiosity and was meh.

I agree with the others that if the company supplies a scoring blade it shouldn't mess up the trimmer.

Shakti I find any trimmer without a replaceable track mat has to be cleaned out occasionally.

Shakti I use a blower from my dslr kit that looks remarkably similar to this Tim Holtz alcohol ink blower. rangerink.com/products/tim-holtz-alcohol-ink-blower

On days where my hands hurt more I just use a mini vacuum with a nozzle.

I'm late to the party, but my favorite trimmer is this one from Carl: link

It's expensive, but I've had it for years.