I made my mind up after much research to buy this mat cutter ... I watched this video and read the comments, I then went out and bought one beleiving the comments to be tripe ... and I was right! This is a really great mat cutter ... I have cut dozens of mats and "Art Bak" backing boards without any issue ... It does not over or undercut and it is still perfectly square. It is 1/3 of the cost of the mat cutter I thought I wanted and I'm glad I saved my money!
As you can see on the screen, the bevel cutter and 8 ply cutter are mainly made of metal. These are not perfect, but work fine. However, the straight cutter is entirely made of plastic, and the rail guide has a gap, so it shakes. It is almost impossible to cut the material to the correct size using a straight cutter. In addition, it is much harder to cut the cutting surface of the material vertically. This product cannot be used if you want to do accurate straight cutting.
Hello, the 701-1 straight cutter was changed 10 years ago to no longer be a fixed blade tool so that the blade is exposed only when using the tool. This changed the composite make up of the tool to a nylon plastic however that did not cause any issues whatsoever. I am not sure what you mean by the guide rail having a gap. Please email us with any photos and explanations of your issues to cs@logangraphic.com. Thanks.
Hi nabeel. In order to join moulding to build a frame, you need a joiner that drives v-nails. Here is a video of one of our joiners showing how this is done. ua-cam.com/video/le-SiHPR1mk/v-deo.html
I just received my 750-1. I’m having trouble cutting through my mats and the corners tear instead of drop out. Any recommendations to get a clean bevel cut?
Hello. Make sure you change the blade often, always use a scrap mat board slip sheet under the mat you are bevel cutting, adjust the blade depth so it barely passes through the mat board and only scores into the slip sheet and stand so you are pulling the bevel cutter directly towards yourself. Do not use stops until you can first get good corners cutting line to line. If you have further issues, please email us at cs@logangraphic.com. Thank you.
I would love to purchase this but am limited in space. What are the total dimension of the 40" size - and can I remove the arm for storage or must it be stored as is? Thanks so much!
Hello, the total footprint size of the 750-1 Simplex Elite 40" Mat Cutter is 38 1/4" x 45". Yes, you can easily remove the squaring arm for storage. You can see more on the 750-1 on our website www.logangraphic.com Thank you.
Hello. The Simplex footprint in total accounting for the squaring arm is 45" in length, 38 1/2" in width. The width of the actual base board is 10 1/2". Thanks.
Hello. The 750-1 Simplex Elite comes with the 701-1 Straight Cutter that cuts up to 3/8" foam board and the #5000 8 Ply Bevel Cutter that cuts 8 ply mat board. Thank you.
+Kristy Crawford Hi Kristy, It depends on where you are and who you order from. Logan does not sell directly. You can check with any local art supply dealers for availability or search online for pricing. And you can call us at 847-526-5515 anytime for help finding a dealer.
Hello, Yes the mat guide does lock in position over the mat guide scale using the two black knobs that you tighten with your hands. See this starting at 5:26 in the video. This sets the width of the border you are cutting from roughly 3/4" to a little over 5". Any borders wider than what the mat guide will go to, remove the mat guide and mark the borders out manually using a pencil and a T-square. Thanks.
I have to say i purchased a 760-1 Simplex Elite and i have yet to get a clean cut. Its always undercut or over cut. Terrible Design and a waste of money. Theres a reason they are so cheap in comparison to other mount cutters!
Jamie Williamson Sorry I did not see this post earlier. Have you called us for technical support? So long as you are using standard mat board for framing, have the blade depth set properly and understand how to mark the border lines and start and stop on them, there is no reason why this machine should not work perfectly for you.
I made my mind up after much research to buy this mat cutter ... I watched this video and read the comments, I then went out and bought one beleiving the comments to be tripe ... and I was right!
This is a really great mat cutter ... I have cut dozens of mats and "Art Bak" backing boards without any issue ... It does not over or undercut and it is still perfectly square.
It is 1/3 of the cost of the mat cutter I thought I wanted and I'm glad I saved my money!
As you can see on the screen, the bevel cutter and 8 ply cutter are mainly made of metal. These are not perfect, but work fine.
However, the straight cutter is entirely made of plastic, and the rail guide has a gap, so it shakes.
It is almost impossible to cut the material to the correct size using a straight cutter.
In addition, it is much harder to cut the cutting surface of the material vertically.
This product cannot be used if you want to do accurate straight cutting.
Hello, the 701-1 straight cutter was changed 10 years ago to no longer be a fixed blade tool so that the blade is exposed only when using the tool. This changed the composite make up of the tool to a nylon plastic however that did not cause any issues whatsoever. I am not sure what you mean by the guide rail having a gap. Please email us with any photos and explanations of your issues to cs@logangraphic.com. Thanks.
A photography forum I frequent recommends this & one of the photographers that recommend it has been in business for 40 years.
How to fix frame 4 pieces together in 90 degrees corners?
Hi nabeel.
In order to join moulding to build a frame, you need a joiner that drives v-nails. Here is a video of one of our joiners showing how this is done.
ua-cam.com/video/le-SiHPR1mk/v-deo.html
I just received my 750-1. I’m having trouble cutting through my mats and the corners tear instead of drop out. Any recommendations to get a clean bevel cut?
Hello. Make sure you change the blade often, always use a scrap mat board slip sheet under the mat you are bevel cutting, adjust the blade depth so it barely passes through the mat board and only scores into the slip sheet and stand so you are pulling the bevel cutter directly towards yourself. Do not use stops until you can first get good corners cutting line to line. If you have further issues, please email us at cs@logangraphic.com. Thank you.
Adjust your blade depth.
I would love to purchase this but am limited in space. What are the total dimension of the 40" size - and can I remove the arm for storage or must it be stored as is? Thanks so much!
Hello, the total footprint size of the 750-1 Simplex Elite 40" Mat Cutter is 38 1/4" x 45". Yes, you can easily remove the squaring arm for storage. You can see more on the 750-1 on our website www.logangraphic.com Thank you.
Logan Graphic Thanks! So very much!
How much space do I need to set up and use this cutter?
Hello. The Simplex footprint in total accounting for the squaring arm is 45" in length, 38 1/2" in width. The width of the actual base board is 10 1/2". Thanks.
does this cut 8 ply mats and foam core?
Hello. The 750-1 Simplex Elite comes with the 701-1 Straight Cutter that cuts up to 3/8" foam board and the #5000 8 Ply Bevel Cutter that cuts 8 ply mat board. Thank you.
MUST these excellent videos have that atrocious 'music' playing constantly? What purpose does that serve ???
What is the price
+Kristy Crawford
Hi Kristy,
It depends on where you are and who you order from. Logan does not sell directly. You can check with any local art supply dealers for availability or search online for pricing. And you can call us at 847-526-5515 anytime for help finding a dealer.
the parallel mat guide does not fasten to stay in place ?
Hello, Yes the mat guide does lock in position over the mat guide scale using the two black knobs that you tighten with your hands. See this starting at 5:26 in the video. This sets the width of the border you are cutting from roughly 3/4" to a little over 5". Any borders wider than what the mat guide will go to, remove the mat guide and mark the borders out manually using a pencil and a T-square. Thanks.
I have to say i purchased a 760-1 Simplex Elite and i have yet to get a clean cut. Its always undercut or over cut. Terrible Design and a waste of money. Theres a reason they are so cheap in comparison to other mount cutters!
Jamie Williamson
Sorry I did not see this post earlier. Have you called us for technical support? So long as you are using standard mat board for framing, have the blade depth set properly and understand how to mark the border lines and start and stop on them, there is no reason why this machine should not work perfectly for you.