Anyone got their own Mat Cutter?
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Anyone got their own Mat Cutter?
Just wondering what Mat cutters some of you guys have, as im thinking of buying one to start framing my own stuff. As iv seen a few DIY frame jobs from you guys i thought here would be a good place to start. Iv been looking at small hand held Logan ones, they are ridiculously expensive though, any Logan or other brand recommendations? Thanks in advance.
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Lots of valuable info in here.
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I use Logan 750 simplex plus, I over paid for it at local art supplies store. I think it's a lot cheaper online. It works well for 4ply mats, anything more than that, not so much.
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slidingaround wrote:Thanks for the info guys.
Rhombus, has that intermediate one got a model name?
It is the Logan 450.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/logan-450-mat-cutter/
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Thanks man, appreciated!rhombus_77 wrote:slidingaround wrote:Thanks for the info guys.
Rhombus, has that intermediate one got a model name?
It is the Logan 450.
http://www.dickblick.com/products/logan-450-mat-cutter/
If you live nearby a Hobby Lobby grab at 40% off anything in the store coupon and you can pick up a Logan 450 for cheap!
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Unfortunately as i live in the U.K i dont know if we have these, never seen any. We have a hobby craft, i guess that could be the U.K version, il keep an eye out for discount coupons. Thanks for the tip Murk.MrMurk wrote:If you live nearby a Hobby Lobby grab at 40% off anything in the store coupon and you can pick up a Logan 450 for cheap!
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Have'nt checked B&Q, would doubt they have any, il have a look anyway. Iv checked Hobby Craft but they are silly expensive and have a limited range. Il let u know how i get on.Dorse wrote:May seem stupid but have you checked out B&Q and there is a framing store near me i'll check that out for you when i'm next in.
Or as expensive as it is... Hobby Craft?
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Just picked up this Logan Intermediate 450. £113 delivered. seems the cheapest i could find.
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I have this one and love it. Easy to use!slidingaround wrote:Just picked up this Logan Intermediate 450. £113 delivered. seems the cheapest i could find.
http://www.greatart.co.uk/LOGANINTERMED ... photos.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Cool, cant wait to give it a go!Shonquan wrote:I have this one and love it. Easy to use!slidingaround wrote:Just picked up this Logan Intermediate 450. £113 delivered. seems the cheapest i could find.
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Il pick some up, thanks for all the info by the way.rhombus_77 wrote:Make sure you have extra blades, as they dull quickly.
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Thats what i did! i love to frame my own stuff ..............iam always afraid to send street art and stuff to a framer because they often don't care it seems like!MrMurk wrote:If you live nearby a Hobby Lobby grab at 40% off anything in the store coupon and you can pick up a Logan 450 for cheap!
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Hobby lobby, not hobby craft. Hobby Lobby is in the U.SDorse wrote:That seems like a good deal SA!
Good website too!
How do you get 40% off hobby craft? I've never seen the coupons!
Hahaa! Hobby lobby
Pre cut matting! Look how much u'll be saving doing it yourself!
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i have the logan 450 also... at $130 - $140 on sale... its a great buy.
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