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Re: [Digital BW] Paper trimmer/cutter recommendation

2011-10-23 by Leslie Otterbein

I second that suggestion,

Either that, or a good matte cutter will cut straight also. But the  
Rotatrim, you don't have to change blades.

Leslie Otterbein


On Oct 22, 2011, at 6:11 PM, edward wiseman wrote:

>
> Lew..
>
> IMHO the "BEST" you can get is a twin rail ROTATRIM..
>
> Here it is at B&H..Mine is over 30 years old, and cuts as "NEW"!!
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/45036-REG/Rotatrim_RC_RCM24_24_Mastercut_Professional_Rotary.html
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Eddie
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Lew Schwartz
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 8:57 PM
> Subject: [Digital BW] Paper trimmer/cutter recommendation
>
> Can anyone recommend one that'll cut a really straight line? I used  
> one of
> the better guillotine styles some years back, but with heaver paper  
> the pull
> moved things around, so cuts were not straight. I have to cut out  
> multiple
> prints from heavier paper (Exhibition Fiber) ... so will I be better  
> off
> doing this by hand with a really sharp X-ACTO and straight edge or  
> is there
> something really reliable now?
>
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Leslie Otterbein

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