How To Use A Handheld Mat Cutter

Only 3 min video shows how to make a nice frame edge using a bevel mat cutter to understand its usages and technique.

How to use a handheld mat cutter.

For custom matting of artwork documents and photos blick carries a large selection of mat cutters. Mat board comes in sizes much larger than you ll need so use your dexter mat cutter to cut out an 8 by 10 mat. Rotary cutting will change the way you cut out fabri. The 4000 deluxe mat cutter is the most advanced handheld mat cutter from logan graphics.

When cutting mat board with a beveled cuter the bevel is angled from outside to inside of the mat which means as a left hander you ll have a difficult time trying to hold the straight edge and pull the mat cutter toward you. We especially liked the pivot and pull blade coupled with the ergonomic handle making this mat cutter convenient and time saving. Simply measure off 8 inches one way and 10 inches the other. What got our attention on this cutter is the pivot and pull blade that comes with an ergonomic handle.

Learn how to use each piece and how to properly take care of it. Cut the mat board to the size you need. Both cut with a handheld mat cutter. Logan s 4000 deluxe is the only handheld mat cutter that we have included in this list as it is the company s most advanced handheld mat cutter.

Learn the in and out of rotary cutting. The next step is to take the mat cutter and we re working here with a dexter handheld mat cutter they re pretty reasonably priced and it s one of the most affordable ways to cut a good quality mat and the retail on these is around 30 and it s a very ergonomic handle that you can grip comfortably and it holds the blade at a consistent angle so we can make a beveled cut for the. The mat cutter s blade adjusts angles so turn the knob to 90 degrees to cut straight edges. This cutter comes with a marker bar system that lets you have faster and better marking.

Handheld mat cutters are a great way to quickly and easily cut your picture frame mats.