Reviews - Rotatrim Professional-18 (18in Cut) RC-RCM18 Reviews - RZ-C2-RC-RCM18

Author: Eric (verified customer) , Engineer, from Minnetonka, MN on Aug 30, 2011
Pros:  outstanding performance - precision cutting
Cons:  heavy, expensive
Would recommend:  yes

Eric wrote:

I had a Fiskars rotary-cutter for many years. I used it for photo trimming, making cards and CD inserts, kids school projects etc. One of the things I didn't like about it and the previous cutters I had tried, was that the paper would always "squirm" or shift slightly as it cut, making for a not perfectly straight, square cut. Plus, the alignment of it was not exactly 90 degrees to begin with... This Rotatrim was comparatively expensive - but I wanted top-quality performance and the reviews looked good, so I bought it. I have to say it has exceeded all my expectations. The clear strip that holds the paper down along the cutting edge just works like magic: the paper lies absolutely flat and square, and doesn't move at all during the cut - even if the paper is not pushed up against the stop, and regardless of which way the cutting-head is moved. If I am off slightly and need to make a second cut - this thing will cut a vanishingly-thin sliver of paper with absolute precision. Truly ...
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