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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 6, 2018 12:53:47 GMT
I am in the market for a new paper trimmer. I was at the craft store yesterday and they have several new brands/styles and I wasn’t sure what to choose. I have an old basic Fiskars one. What do you recommend?
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Post by freeatlast on Sept 6, 2018 13:34:34 GMT
Fiskars ProCision hands down! I like that you can work with it in either its full 12x12 or folded position. There's a lot of metal/heavy duty plastic in the construction of this which keeps it stable and in alignment. Stay sharp blade never needs replacing. It's the only trimmer (and I've probably bought in the neighborhood of 15 - all different brands and styles) that cuts straight over the long haul. It's a workhorse and I cut a lot of card stock!
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Post by alyssam on Sept 6, 2018 13:49:37 GMT
I just bought the cutterpillar pro at hobby Lobby with a coupon. Super impressed so far!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 6, 2018 13:51:40 GMT
Thanks! I will look for those.
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Post by pennyscraps on Sept 6, 2018 13:56:54 GMT
I bought the Fiskars Procision when it launched and it's amazing. I love it - best trimmer I've ever had. The big box stores carry it, so look for a 50 off coupon if you can!
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Post by myboysnme on Sept 6, 2018 14:14:47 GMT
I have been using the Stampin' Up trimmer for awhile now, and I do so much cutting that I go through blades like crazy. That's the down side because they have to be ordered.
When this one breaks or I can't get blades, I will go back to Fiskars and get one that doesn't have a rotary cutter. I cannot stand rotary cutters! I have to be able to lift the blade and place it where I want.
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Post by GiantsFan on Sept 6, 2018 14:44:43 GMT
I have the Fiskars ProCision. I used to keep this on my desk and use it exclusively for all paper sizes. Then, I got the Tonic TH guillotine trimmer, the small one 6x8.5. I love this little trimmer and it sits on my desk and I mainly use it. The Fiskars is on a shelf next to my desk, but it's still handy to reach for and I still recommend it.
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Post by tduby1 on Sept 6, 2018 14:50:47 GMT
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Post by nicolep on Sept 6, 2018 15:25:47 GMT
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Post by scrapnnana on Sept 6, 2018 16:36:18 GMT
I finally broke down and bought the Tonic 12 inch guillotine trimmer. It's very precise, and you can cut ultra thin slices. It's light, but it does take up space, so it's not ideal for taking to crops.
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Post by Patter on Sept 6, 2018 16:36:51 GMT
I have the Cutterpillar Pro and the smaller Cutterpillar. LOVE them both!  |
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Post by karinec on Sept 6, 2018 16:38:48 GMT
I just bought the cutterpillar pro at hobby Lobby with a coupon. Super impressed so far! Thanks for posting this! I have the original version that I love, but somehow managed to trash! Good to know HL carries and I can use a coupon. |
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Post by amom23 on Sept 6, 2018 17:02:20 GMT
Tonic - I have the large 12" and the smaller 8" base.
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Post by dasmith2 on Sept 6, 2018 20:42:58 GMT
For those that have the Procision, the price range is 70-125 dollars. Are there different versions? I’m not sure what a good price would be
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Post by dasmith2 on Sept 6, 2018 20:44:31 GMT
I have that Fiskars too and I love it! I still miss my old MM one though. |
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Post by lesley on Sept 6, 2018 21:22:28 GMT
The Fiskars ProCision for me too. I refuse to buy trimmers that constantly need replacement blades, so when my MM one became too old and uneven to use anymore, my research took me straight to the ProCision. It is fiendishly expensive in the UK, so I bought it on my last trip to the US, using a 40% coupon in Hobby Lobby. Worth every penny!
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Post by joblackford on Sept 6, 2018 23:21:14 GMT
I prefer a guillotine trimmer - no blades to replace, and I find it's the only thing that gives me clean straight square cuts.
I used to have a small Fiskars guillotine trimmer but it never cut square. Straight, yes, but not 90 degree corners. Drove me NUTS. All my cards would be wonky. I saw someone else on YT complain that she can't cut/glue straight and she was using the same trimmer, so I'm thinking it wasn't a fluke.
I actually use a big 12" guillotine that my husband got for his business and then surplused. It's from Staples, grey with bright green accents. Maybe Swingline?? t cuts square and straight and mostly with no trouble at all, except when I try to cut a tiny sliver off a lightweight paper. The only major downside is that it doesn't have the push down finger guard (just a bar to keep fingers away). I think it would cut lightweight paper better with the push down thingy. But I think it was quite a bit cheaper than an equivalent guillotine marketed to crafters. Oh, and of course it's huge. But lightweight at least.
I'd like to get a Tim Holtz/Tonic trimmer. Ideally a 6x12" size. I just can't justify spending the money when I have something that works perfectly well on my desk.
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Post by alyssam on Sept 6, 2018 23:21:56 GMT
I just bought the cutterpillar pro at hobby Lobby with a coupon. Super impressed so far! Thanks for posting this! I have the original version that I love, but somehow managed to trash! Good to know HL carries and I can use a coupon. Oh NO!!!! How did that happen?? But yes, the manager confirmed the coupon is ok, but I did have to point out that it said cutterpillar, not cricut. 😂😂 |
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Post by creative*moma on Sept 6, 2018 23:30:59 GMT
The Fiskars ProCision for me too. I refuse to buy trimmers that constantly need replacement blades, so when my MM one became too old and uneven to use anymore, my research took me straight to the ProCision. It is fiendishly expensive in the UK, so I bought it on my last trip to the US, using a 40% coupon in Hobby Lobby. Worth every penny! Same here. I dreaded finding a replacement for my MM, but I couldn’t take the wonkiness anymore. I bought the ProCision on Amazon for $60 ish...love it so far! |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 6, 2018 23:37:44 GMT
I have that Fiskars too and I love it! I still miss my old MM one though. I still hAve the big MM one but the markings are worn off so I don’t use it much. I loved it as well! |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Sept 7, 2018 0:43:48 GMT
I have the Fiskars one with the guide wire. It works well but after reading this thread I’m going to take a look at the Procision.
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Post by impearia on Sept 7, 2018 0:49:39 GMT
Fiskars ProCision hands down! I like that you can work with it in either its full 12x12 or folded position. There's a lot of metal/heavy duty plastic in the construction of this which keeps it stable and in alignment. Stay sharp blade never needs replacing. It's the only trimmer (and I've probably bought in the neighborhood of 15 - all different brands and styles) that cuts straight over the long haul. It's a workhorse and I cut a lot of card stock! Yep, this. I have had so many trimmers, and eventually hated them all. Not this one. I have had it a few years now and it is as good as ever. I love that you never need to buy new blades.
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Post by twillerbee on Sept 7, 2018 2:31:11 GMT
cutterpillar pro for me.
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Post by 50offscrapper on Sept 7, 2018 3:04:18 GMT
I have the old Cutterpede one and I love it. Used it for a long time but blades are getting harder to get. So, I bought a Stampin up one and I love. It does have a tough time with 110lb stock though. Everything else cuts like a dream. Since I was using Neehah 110lb cardstock and it not cutting cleanly. I bought the small Tim Holtz Tonic one. Mistake. It won't cut 81/2x11 lengthwise. That uttterly sucks. The grid on the base is every 1/4 inch which I liked.
So I bought the Tonic Studios - Tim Holtz - 12.25 Inch Maxi Guillotine Trimmer. The base of cutter only has 1/2 inch. Really that sucks. There are rulers on top and bottom but I really like the base to have a grid for better paper alignment. I like having the grids to line up my paper straight top to bottom.
So, I highly recommend the Stampin Up one. The base has grid every 1/4 inch lengthwise and width wise. It is more like a checkboard so I can line up my paper both horizontally and vertically. I also like that it has a score blade. The blades last a long time. The bottom of the cutter has a storage area for blades. I am not a Stampin up consultant.
Hope this helps.
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Post by karinec on Sept 7, 2018 15:15:53 GMT
Thanks for posting this! I have the original version that I love, but somehow managed to trash! Good to know HL carries and I can use a coupon. Oh NO!!!! How did that happen?? But yes, the manager confirmed the coupon is ok, but I did have to point out that it said cutterpillar, not cricut. 😂😂 I tried to cut really thick chipboard. Common sense would say, this doesn't work, so stop. But nooooo, I had to keep trying, and then the blade got stuck. When I tried to yank out the chipboard, it pulled the rotary blade up onto the stationary blade. Where it sits now. I am going get a mallet and gently try and knock it back into the original position, but I'm not hopeful.
Lesson learned!
Thanks for the tip about the coupon!
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Post by stinkerbelle on Sept 7, 2018 16:02:20 GMT
i have the same one nicolep linked above, the one with the wire. i still don't do a great job cutting with it, but that's my eyesight, not the trimmer. i also have a cutterpillar crop, which i like but still have issues with. again, not being able to see well enough, not the fault of the trimmer. i think my next investment should be new glasses!  |
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Post by susanstwins on Sept 16, 2018 23:55:57 GMT
I have the Genesis trimmer love it. I'm not sure they even make them anymore (sorry that doesn't help)
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Post by FurryP on Sept 17, 2018 0:48:22 GMT
I have the Genesis trimmer love it. I'm not sure they even make them anymore (sorry that doesn't help) Me, too. Love my Genesis! But I am looking for something portable. Sometimes I craft with my non-crafty friends, and I have to bring the tools. Genny stays safe at home! |
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Post by riley on Sept 17, 2018 7:15:57 GMT
I have the RotoTrim Pro 12. I have gone through several failed paper cutters. My next to last purchase was a $90. Carl rotary cutter that I had to return. It produced 1/16th” off cuts from the get go and customer service was completely unhelpful. The Roto Trim is pricey but it’s made in the UK with no plastic parts except the see through ruler. The printer head is cast iron. It cuts hair thin slivers and is very accurate. The rotary blades are much larger, last a long time and can be replaced. Not for everyone but since the Genesis is no longer available this might be an option. They make larger sizes also. The 15 size is not much more expensive. I would recommend the pro version with the two steel rails. FYI this is not the kind of cutter that has a lock down bar and takes multiple stacks. I don’t like those because that lock down levers thing on most rotary trimmers is an extra fussy step. I also keep a small Fiskars wire type trimmer at my desk for tiny jobs like a quick sentiment strip. www.amazon.com/Rotatrim-RCM12-12-Inch-Professional-12-Cutter/dp/B00009UTIN |
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 17, 2018 19:10:26 GMT
I've been using the Fiskar's trimmer with the wire ever since it came out. I like how light it is and that I can but any size paper with the guide arm. I scrap on a bar-height table and it didn't work for me to have a separate, dedicated space for a big trimmer, so I tried this one. And I'm in love. I really like the wire because I can see exactly where I'm going to cut and I can trim really thin slivers off what I'm cutting.
Over the years, I've cut the wire a time or two if I'm cutting too many sheets of paper at once, or cutting card stock. Other than that, I think they are great.
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