Daniel Sepke wrote:
> Moose,
>
> Allow me to try and persuade you otherwise regarding mat cutting. Like you I
> thought it would be hard to do but the reality I found was much different.
> The cost savings from the first three mats I cut paid for the cutter and was
> really worth my time and investment. I would recommend a simple machine such
> as the Logan 301-S which has a straight edge guide for the cutter and depth
> gauge for the boarders built in. You can source one on everyones favorite
> auction site for under $100 now. It comes with a helpful instructional video
> as well as plenty of blades (they need to be changed every 10-15 cuts I have
> found to avoid nicks in the cut). Couple all this to the fact that large
> sheets of mat board at craft stores are typically $5 a sheet and you can't
> go wrong. I have only cut maybe 8 mats so far and I would guess it takes
> maybe 15-20 minutes from getting the machine out to having a custom mat in
> my hands.
>
> So give it a go! I think you will love it.
>
Thanks for the pep talk and info, Dan,
I guess I was sort of hoping someone would say something like this. Of
course, there's still frames and glass to worry about....
On eekBay, there is a complete framing shop, less premises, for sale.
But you have to pick it up in Florida.
Moose
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