Diy Mat Cutter

I plotted in pencil using the mat guide as a rule.

Diy mat cutter.

It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board. You can say goodbye to crooked cuts from handheld cutters when you buy this efficient mat cutter from logan. 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.

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 ve seen a lot of pricey craft mats out there but i ve not been overly fond of their price or they way they were made. Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide. The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood.

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. 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. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.

I started by cutting a piece of mat board using the straight edge and mat knife to the dimensions of one of my frames. I don t care for the wood grain loo. Cutter i used is listed at 79. This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.

The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. Size and material aren t critical. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. 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.

Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.