Diy Mat Cutter

Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100.

Diy mat cutter.

Cutter i used is listed at 79. Once i had my mat cut to size i adjusted the guide so that my mat border all the way around would be 2. I don t care for the wood grain loo. Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.

The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. If you don t own a mat cutter you can cut your mat window with an x acto knife but you won t achieve a good clean bevel. The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board.

I plotted in pencil using the mat guide as a rule. This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material. Things you ll need 1 piece of 2 by 6 inch wood 1 large l bracket 1 small l bracket 4 small bolts 1 16 inch 2 large heavy bolts 3 16 inch measuring tape power drill router t square saw. Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously.

The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. I started by cutting a piece of mat board using the straight edge and mat knife to the dimensions of one of my frames. Overall the 301 1 cutter is ideal for low volume cutting tasks preferably for diy framing projects. It is reasonably simple to install and use.

You can say goodbye to crooked cuts from handheld cutters when you buy this efficient mat cutter from logan. Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.

Size and material aren t critical.