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Old 20-10-09, 02:02 PM
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Just realized I didn't answer the whole question
to clean the glass use methylated spirits

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Old 20-10-09, 02:12 PM
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This is what I want ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWFPH...eature=channel

Skip to about 1:20. She has a trimmer that allows you to lift the blade where you want, rather than starting from the edge. Do staples sell these?
Take your pick. My local Staples don't sell anything like these. The first one I linked to (below) does the job perfectly well unless you need the fast turn-around for business use.
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Take your pick. My local Staples don't sell anything like these. The first one I linked to (below) does the job perfectly well unless you need the fast turn-around for business use.
Thank you for taking a look for me, but they are all way too expensive. I mean my budget is £35.
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I should also have said that the trimmer she is using is not a rotary trimmer, it uses a blade to cut the aperture but the blade can be raised/lowered so that cuts can be 'blind'. The first model I linked to also uses the same system.
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I should also have said that the trimmer she is using is not a rotary trimmer, it uses a blade to cut the aperture but the blade can be raised/lowered so that cuts can be 'blind'. The first model I linked to also uses the same system.
I've just rung a few local craft stores, they sell cutting mats ( rubber self-healing mat) with a handle and ruler etc for £12. I just need to buy a stanley knife to actually make the cut. Do you think they are worthwhile, or would it be easy to make a mess of it ?
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How will you hold the blade at a 45 degree angle? Your cut-outs will have vertical cuts and won't look very professional.
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Thank you for taking a look for me, but they are all way too expensive. I mean my budget is £35.

if you look on ebay you will see cheaper versions at about £30.00 if you dont fancy Ebay then google it and see what else is available


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Old 20-10-09, 02:24 PM
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I've just rung a few local craft stores, they sell cutting mats ( rubber self-healing mat) with a handle and ruler etc for £12. I just need to buy a stanley knife to actually make the cut. Do you think they are worthwhile, or would it be easy to make a mess of it ?
if you want your matt to have a square cut then a craft knife and ruler will do nicely but you are unlikely to be able to cut a long bevel freehand
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Old 20-10-09, 02:29 PM
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if you want your matt to have a square cut then a craft knife and ruler will do nicely but you are unlikely to be able to cut a long bevel freehand
Ahh yes, I forgot about the bevel. I will look into the internet shops !

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Old 20-10-09, 02:36 PM
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Ahh yes, I forgot about the bevel. I will look into the internet shops !

thank you
Look for one of these


Olfa mount board cutter MC-45/2b

at about £20.00
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