Matt Cutter
Mar 23, 2020 16:15:16 #
Woodstown Brian
Loc: New Jersey
Reviewed past posts regarding Matt Cutter selection but appear dated. Looking a simple to use machine for home non commercial use.
Mar 23, 2020 16:20:24 #
I had a Logan model 301.
Worked well.
One of the several things I wish I hadn’t sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-301-S-Compact-Mat-Cutter/dp/B0019IMX1Q
Worked well.
One of the several things I wish I hadn’t sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-301-S-Compact-Mat-Cutter/dp/B0019IMX1Q
Mar 23, 2020 16:22:21 #
Woodstown Brian
Loc: New Jersey
It appears that they are recognized as the best and then all of sudden I see a bad review and panic. Thank you for the feedback.
Mar 23, 2020 16:29:47 #
Woodstown Brian wrote:
Reviewed past posts regarding Matt Cutter selection but appear dated. Looking a simple to use machine for home non commercial use.
I would go with a Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mat Cutter. Great for home use.
Mar 23, 2020 16:30:10 #
I have the bigger one, easy to use, does a very good job. It is the Simplex Elite model 750-1. I have been very happy with it and it is nice to make my own custom sized mats. My biggest problem was finding the matboard but finally found a framing shop that also sells sheets of mat board at very reasonable prices and they have a fantastic selection.
Logan also has a very good app for your smartphone to help with calculations.
Logan also has a very good app for your smartphone to help with calculations.
Mar 23, 2020 17:44:55 #
I asked that question recently: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-620904-1.html
I ended up with the Logan compact elite 350-1. Very happy with it.
I ended up with the Logan compact elite 350-1. Very happy with it.
Mar 23, 2020 18:55:41 #
Logan 350-1 compact elite as others have mentioned...after lots of research I concluded this was a Best Buy. Trying for the complete product; capture, mat and frame. In the mat board butcher stage at present.... LOL
Mar 24, 2020 02:25:41 #
There is only one downside to the 350 Compact Elite. Standard mat board is 32 x 40 inches; oversize is 40 x 60. This model's capacity is 32 inches. Not good if you need anything bigger. Avoid the 301 Compact Classic, which is the same size but lacks the squaring rig, which is a big help. (If I'm not mistaken, older models of the 301 (I got mine around 1980 but some are still being sold) only had a 27.5 inch capacity so should be avoided as well, since you needed to trim 4.5 inches off the mat board before you could use it. But those strips were useful as backing, which you need, underneath the cut line.)
For about $25 more the 450-1 Artist Elite gives you the flexibility of a 40 inch capacity, but does need more working space to use it.
But with a bit of practice all of these models will let you cut better mats (neater corners) than many mass-market frame shops (read Michael's, A.C Moore) usually produce, and vastly better than pre-cut mats since you can get a slightly bigger bottom width like a professional.
For about $25 more the 450-1 Artist Elite gives you the flexibility of a 40 inch capacity, but does need more working space to use it.
But with a bit of practice all of these models will let you cut better mats (neater corners) than many mass-market frame shops (read Michael's, A.C Moore) usually produce, and vastly better than pre-cut mats since you can get a slightly bigger bottom width like a professional.
Mar 24, 2020 06:16:28 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
I would go with a Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mat Cutter. Great for home use.
Ditto, plus not the most expensive. Picked up one during a Logan sale for $90. I also use it as the guide for cutting acrylic as well as cutting mats with a "V" cut.
Mar 24, 2020 06:41:21 #
Mar 24, 2020 06:51:31 #
Woodstown Brian wrote:
Reviewed past posts regarding Matt Cutter selection but appear dated. Looking a simple to use machine for home non commercial use.
Logan 450-1.
Mar 24, 2020 07:32:50 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
I had a Logan model 301.
Worked well.
One of the several things I wish I hadn’t sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-301-S-Compact-Mat-Cutter/dp/B0019IMX1Q
Worked well.
One of the several things I wish I hadn’t sold.
https://www.amazon.com/Logan-301-S-Compact-Mat-Cutter/dp/B0019IMX1Q
That's what I use. Works great.
Mar 24, 2020 08:04:13 #
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Mar 24, 2020 08:21:33 #
ltatko wrote:
Went to school w/Matt Cutter!! Pretty sharp guy!!
This is one of the wittiest responses ever, IMHO!
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