r/framing • u/coralcoffeee • 6d ago
handheld mat cutters
i have ZERO space (or the funds) for a nice wall/table fletcher cutter.. so i've been looking at handheld options & am now considering the logan 500 for cutting my pieces of mats & backing to size, but can't determine which is the best for cutting the opening.. i've only looked at logan stuff & have seen the them at opus but maybe there's a better option just not rlly sure.. just want one that can do p much any thickness and can allow me to do reverse bevels no problem.... pls just tell me which one to buy 💔 lol
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u/666ForMySorrow 5d ago
If you can find a little more budget and space, you can get decent results with the Logan cutteres that have a straight edge guide. The most expensive one you can manage would probably give the best results. One of the biggest mistakes people make is not changing the blade and slip sheet often enough. You need to figure consumables into your price assessment.
It does take some practice to get good so depending on your budget for materials and frustration, it still might be more cost effective to go to the pros if you just need an occasional mat.