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Post by mamakoala on Dec 29, 2017 23:36:43 GMT
My fiskars guide wire trimmer finally bit the dust--it's not trimming paper straight anymore. This is probably my 5th fiskars after 15 years of scrapping (and now cardmaking) and i've always gone for the 'slider' type of trimmer. But i am making a lot more cards now, and Jen McGuire likes the Tonigc 8.5 inch comfort trimmer (linked here at scrapbook.com-- tonic 8.5 inch guillotine) Can i get some opinions on this trimmer, and any other guillotines you like? I don't want to spend a lot, and I like to keep my trimmer right on my table in front of my chair so big and bulky doesn't work for me. I will probably end ip getting another fiskars for scrapbooking using a 50% off coupon at michael's, so this would be a cutter primarily for cardmaking. Thoughts appreciated! |
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 30, 2017 1:10:43 GMT
I have the Fiskars ProCision. It's a big 12x12 rotary trimmer that has a self-sharpening blade. I love this trimmer. Although there is a bit of a learning curve. (you have to line up the paper on the opposite edge to the carrier. So if you're pushing the blade away from you the paper should be lined up on the side away from you.)
But I just purchased the Tonic guillotine after using a friends. I like it a lot. It's really sharp and cuts well. My only issue is that you can't cut a standard 11x8.5 paper down the center of the 11" side. For those jobs I use my ProCision. Both trimmers have a place on my table.
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Post by artisticscrapper on Dec 30, 2017 1:50:54 GMT
I have a Tonic but mine cuts 12” papers. I have the one that measures about 6” across and has a detachable arm to cut the longer papers. I love that I can cut several sheets at once, and even cardboard.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 30, 2017 2:36:52 GMT
I have the Carl. I love that thing for cutting multiple sheets. For just single pages, I use my Fiskars ProCision.
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Post by anniefb on Dec 30, 2017 5:05:40 GMT
I have 2 Tonic Guillotines and love them. I have the 12 inch small base and also the one smaller than the 8.5inch one you mentioned. Both cut really well.
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oaksong
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Post by oaksong on Dec 30, 2017 6:06:04 GMT
The Tonic guillotine trimmer is great. I still like to have a 12" precision trimmer in addition, for cutting specific sizes, such as a 4x6 piece from a 12x12 sheet.
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Post by peachiceteas on Dec 30, 2017 9:57:25 GMT
I have the tim holtz tonic 8.5 inch one. I don’t know how I scrapped without it.
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Post by woodysbetty on Dec 30, 2017 11:47:27 GMT
I have the 6" tonic and the TH 8.5 one, love both of them!
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amom23
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Post by amom23 on Dec 30, 2017 14:29:55 GMT
I have a large and a small Tonic trimmer. Love them both!
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Post by mamakoala on Dec 30, 2017 15:26:00 GMT
okay thanks guys--that's my next item to order. even though i'm supposed to be frozen after all these crazy sales.
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Post by iowgirl on Dec 31, 2017 14:52:18 GMT
I print on a lot of 13x19 paper. Are there any 13" trimmers out there?
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