Scrapbooking Cutting Tools
Seven Great Swingline SmartCut Rotary Trimmers for Scrapbookers by Jeff McRitchie
A vital tool in any scrapbooker’s supply closet is a paper cutter. Rotary trimmers are especially popular because of their precise cutting capabilities and smooth lines. The even pressure of the rolling blade as opposed to a guillotine cutter provides straight and even cuts. Swingline, though maybe most famous for their staplers, delivers high quality rotary trimmers. Here is a look at Swingline rotary trimmers that would be excellent for scrapbooking.
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The Compact 12″ Personal Trimmer is the smallest on our list. Like the rest, it offers durability and steel blades. This one is great for making smooth trims on paper, photos, labels, and other crafts. Its lightweight design allow it to store easily in a desk drawer or in a scrapbooking tote.
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The 3-in-1 Dial-A-Blade offers a unique cutting device. With this product, you can switch between straight, wavy, and scoring cuts without ever changing the blade. Both this trimmer as well as the first can cut through five sheets of 20lb bond paper.
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The SmartCut Lite 12″ Rotary Trimmer offers a wider nine inch base. This broader cutting mat makes it easier to slice larger materials. The sturdy steel blade can cut through ten sheets of 20lb bond paper. An alignment grid with a dual scale allows you to square up paper using either US or metric measurements.
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Choose between 12″ or 15″ with the SmartCut Pro. This durable and dependable trimmer has optional wave and perforating blades as does the previous listing. Metal construction makes this cutter more heavy duty than the rest.
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The EasyBlade has an innovative blade cartridge that keeps the sharp edge fully enclosed. Even when you replace the unit, the knife stays concealed, meaning you’ll never come into contact with an exposed blade. A cutting line indicator displays precisely where the blade will cut. The self-healing mat ensures durability and offers an alignment grid with a dual scale. This cutter can handle ten sheets of 20lb bond paper.
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The EasyBlade Plus 12″ offers the same innovative blade technology as described above with the added bonus of a blade wear indicator, which alerts the user when a change is needed. It also has a manual clamp to hold paper in place and a storage compartment for extra blades. The cutting mechanism can slice through 15 sheets of 20lb bond paper.
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Finally, the 12″ Dial-A-Blade Plus utilizes a 4-in-1 dial that hold four different blades. You can cut straight, wavy, score, or perforate without having to change the blade. The self-healing cutting mat provides extra durability while the alignment grid with a dual scale helps to ensure precise trimming.
Any of these seven Swingline trimmers would be excellent for scrapbooking, card making, and other paper crafting. Most offer a 12″ cutting width, perfect for handling oversize scrapbook papers. With steel blades, alignment grids and transparent paper guides, you’ll have the tools you’ll need to make perfectly straight cuts. If you like to create wavy, scored, or perforated edges, you’ll have no trouble finding a tool for that as well. We would highly recommend a Swingline product for your next personal rotary trimmer.
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Wilton Fondant Alphabet Number Cookie Cutter Cut Outs, Set of 37 $8.75 Fondant Cut-Outs: Alphabet & Numbers. With cut-outs it is easy to make fun 3-D shapes for your fondant cakes and cupcakes. Just roll out the fondant, press down with cut-outs and lift away! This package contains thirty-seven stainless steel letters and numbers measuring 3/4″…. |
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Wilton Roll And Cut Mat $6.09 For precise measuring rolling and cutting of fondant or dough. Pre-marked circles for exact sizing. Square grid helps you cut precise strips. Non-stick surface for easy release…. |
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Fiskars Bent Multi-Purpose Scissors (8 Inches) $15.99 Bent 8 inch Multi-Purpose Scissors are perfect for multi-purpose cutting of fabric and many other materials in the home or office. Contoured handles reduce fatigue during extended use. Offset handles make it easy to cut on flat surfaces. Features include: offset handles, multi-purpose cutting, adjustable pivot screw enables blade tension to be modified, and precision ground blades. Color: Red/Oran… |
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OLFA 9654 RTY-2/DX 45mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter $9.95 The 45mm Quick-Change Rotary Cutter a rolling razor blade used to cut materials into shapes, strips and pieces for craft projects. The Quick-Change Rotary Cutter has an easy blade change with just a single click. No more assembly with a washer and a nut. Just slide the locking mechanism and the blade immediately releases. The innovative spilt blade cover allows for switching hands effortlessly wit… |
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Fiskars 356922-1001 Cuts+More 5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Scissors $9.99 This multipurpose scissors feature take apart joint, power notch for cutting light rope, knife blade with serrated edge, wire cutter, twine cutter, bottle opener, and awl tip. Plastic sheath features a tape cutter and built in scissors sharpener. Color: Orange and black. Length: 9”. Titanium coated blade for added cutting strength. Dishwasher safe. Lifetime warranty…. |
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OLFA 1057028 CMP-3 Rotary Circle Cutter $12.49 Olfa Circle Cutter-. OLFA-Circle Rotary Cutter. This 18mm Rotary Circle Cutter is designed for cutting circles on fabric; paper; vinyl; film; leather and more! Cuts circles from 1-7/8in to 8-1/2in. Easy to use and no stabilizer required! Cutter size is approximately 6×3-1/2in. Imported…. |
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Rotatrim RC M24 24-Inch Cut Rotatrim Professional-24 Cutter $275.00 This Pro M Series range of 8 superbly engineered machines is the one by which all others are judged! Over 300,000 are in use worldwide; in workshops, studios, schools and offices, where their robust construction is rigorously tested, day-in, day-out. With cut lengths from 12 inches to 54 inches each model features the unique chromed steel twin guide rails, silent glide action and all metal cutting… |
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Sizzix 656622 Eclips Mini USB Cable Accessory, 5-Foot Length $4.84 Sizzix – EClips – Accessory – USB Cable – Mini – 5 Feet… |
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12 PACK CUTTERPEDE SPARE CUTTING BLADE Papercraft, Scrapbooking (Source Book) $38.45 12 PACK CUTTERPEDE SPARE CUTTING BLADE EK SUCCESS Cutterpede TrimmerWith the extend-a-ruler and lift up cutting arm, this rotary cutter is precise and easy to use…. |
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Gypsy Quilter The Original Gypsy Gripper $12.18 The Gypsy Quilter-Gypsy Quilter Gripper has a comfortable handle, and 2 large suction cups with hand lock and release levers. Simply press the suction cups to any plastic ruler, then flip the levers to lock in place. Will work with smooth surface rulers that are at least 4″ wide, including most rectangles, squares and triangle shapes. Measures: 11-3/8″ x 3-1/2″…. |
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