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Want to Buy WTB: Inexpensive Mat Cutter

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Looking for a decent mat cutter. Won't be cutting anything bigger than a 16x20" mat.

Let me know what you guys have! Or, if there's a new setup under $100 that is recommended, I'd be interested in that, too!
 
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B&H Photo sells one for $75 that will do bigger than that, just buy it new from there?
 
Look up the Alto's 4501.
 
If you're planning on doing anything production (ie more than one off) try looking at something like the logan 450-1. Otherwise you can get by with one of their straightedges (adapt-a-rule) and cutters for around $50-75.

Dan
 
I guess I've been to cheap to price stuff out new lately-- Looks like the Compact Elite is actually within my budget. Anyone here use that?

It will be mostly one-off stuff, which is why I was hoping for used, but I guess I'll take a look at the 'team system' stuff, too.
 
I have the Logan 424-1 and it works fine for me. I think I paid $50 for it brand new with a box of 50 extra blades. I started cutting my own mats because I shoot 6x6 and it can be difficult to find square mats in various sizes. Actually, I just recently did a run of 30+ matted and dry mounted silver gelatin prints and this setup performed beautifully. I have very limited work space and simply couldn't accommodate the size or cost of a more sophisticated machine.
 
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I have the Logan 450-1 and paid about 150 zops for it on Amazon. Sure, it is a tad more expensive, but you get some very worthwhile features with it. Accuracy of cut is all but assured with this machine. The inside bevel cut is a breeze. I've had the lower cost Logan mat cutters and I can tell you, the extra $50 is well worth it. If you figure that you will eliminate mat board waste with incorrect cuts, you'll save significant change per year.
 
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