45 Deg mount cutter

Dose anyone cut their own mounts

I've got a Olfa mount cutter but never used it

Question

Is it worth cutting my own or buy them in. ( I have a craft robo also to cut names out if needed)

How easy is it to use the Olfa cutter or is their a better cutter on the market

James

I hate cutting mounts, but with a little practice it's easy enough. That's the key - it's practice that's needed. After the first 20 or so you'll be pretty slick at it.

I agree with John - there's definitely a knack to it.

When I first bought mine I ruined a couple of mounts, then just practised on scrap board until I got the hang of it. Took a little while but got there in the end.

(Mine's an Olfa too btw).

Does the Olfa have a specific guide ruler and is it slotted like the Jakar cutter?
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The Jakar slots onto the ruler so it doesn't run off.

If so then its a piece of cake, just take Heftys advice an do a few practice cuts first, make sure you concentrate on keeping the ruler firmly in place and DONT try to cut through the board in one pass.

No the cutter has no specific guide
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how ever I like the look of your Jakar

James

I use a Frameco Matt Master which has mainly aluminium components, including the baseboard. I went to Lion in Birmingham where they demonstrated several to me. I liked the idea of the warp free aluminium base, so chose the Frameco Matt Master.

If you visit the Focus Exhibition at the NEC in March, there will be several Companies demonstrating mount cutting, and offering show discounts.

As John and Hefty say, practice is the key to successful mount cutting. Care and patience also help. You soon establish your own method of measuring and cutting.

As the others say above, it takes a bit of getting used to - but does work. Like Graham, I too, have the Frameco Mat Master (660). Bought it at Focus about 3 years ago. Have both 45 deg and 90deg cutters
Andy

We use the Logan push style Model 2000, inexpensive (relatively) and easy to use. In addition we needed a 24" steel rule, and these are usefully available with a handle on the top that aids stability.

Genrally, however, I just use 3M Photo Mount (red can) to mount the prints on a simple backing board.

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and cut my first matt with it. Very easy to use once you have done your first one and the guide is very handy.

I use Logan kit too. Recommended.

well after a long search and deliberation I have ordered the Frameco matmaster 660

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Why this brand ?. Well because I intend to go to Birmingham NEC show and should be able to ask and see demonstration's and also buy up grade's if needed

James

Thank you all for your advice