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  Whitewatercolor Intermediate Member Username: Whitewatercolor Post Number: 61 Registered: 10-2006 |
I have had the Logan 301S and sold it because I got the Logan 750 and space was an issue at the time. The Logan 301S was easy to cut perfect corner, but wouldn't cut large mats. With the 750 I overcut slightly, have for 10 years and just can't cut a perfect corner. I've cut thousands of mats without a perfect corner. Now I'm thinking of getting another 301S to get perfect corners on the smaller mats (I sell a lot of matted prints) and be able to take the smaller mat cutter with me into the store when I'm working. But, I was wondering about the Logan 650 after reading this thread. Is it easier to use than the 750? Is it worth the extra money? Does anyone have any insights on the advantages of this heavier mat cutter? | ||
Sid |
I have a Logan 750 and it is realitively easy to use. But you still need to practice some on matboard scraps to get the hang of it. That's especially true re. getting the inside corners nice and clean with no overruns. You soon learn just where to start your cuts and then things go fine (except when you have a "brain cramp" and you do something stupid, as I regularly do!!) I cut mostly double mats and some triples. You get an instruction book with the cutter that explains cutting doubles. Go for it! | ||
marie |
When I bought my mat cutter, I debated between the Logan 750 and the professional model. My recollection -- and, Terry, please correct me if I'm wrong -- is that the professional model was considerably heavier than the 750. I don't recall how much is weighs, but I do recall that it was more than I cared to lift. I would recommend the professional model if you have permanent working space to dedicate to it. One of the things I like about the 750 is that I can unscrew the squaring arm and store the whole thing under my bed. I tend to cut lots of mats at one time and then I go a few months before I cut more. | ||
maidensmith |
Thank you for the advice - I had a Logan several years ago and I couldn't manage it very well - that's why I thought that I would give the Dexter a go. But it sounds like the Logan 750 is the answer - or I'll find out that I just can't cut my own mats. | ||
garydoc |
I have the Logan 301S and don't like the fact you can't cut long cuts because there is no extension arm and the "hold down" part is not open at the bottom. I wish I had thought of that when I got it 2 yrs ago at the trade show! Live and learn! GaryDoc | ||
Terry |
The Logan 750 is the most popular cutter for mid-range use (a few mats a week). The cutting heads are not mounted but the unit does have a squaring arm and allows you to cut mats up to 40". The next step up is almost $200 more and is a charm if you are planning to cut lots of mats for lots of years (we've had the same 650 Logan here for 11 years) and or just want the best and easiest. | ||
marie |
I have a Logan 750 that I have been very happy with. | ||
rekha |
I use a Logan cutter, but my opinion is probably not important because with my arthritic hands my corners don't come out straight | ||
maidensmith |
Does anyone cut their own mats? If so, what tool do you use? I'm thinking of buying the old fashioned Dexter. |
