How To Cut Diagonal Line On Logan Mat Cutter

Set your cutter onto the mat aligning the markers on the sides with the lines on the mat and press down to set the bases small pins into the mat.

How to cut diagonal line on logan mat cutter.

The cut isn t initially on the cut line but falls into place after about 3 4 inch. How to cut a double mat on a logan mat cutter. Position the mat cutter so that the silver indicator line lines up with the bottom intersecting pencil line. Then press down on the thumb depression on the mat cutter to plunge the blade into the mat.

Tips advice basic mat cutter maintenance calculating border sizes better cuts with backing sheets how to cut 40 101cm matboard on a 32 81cm compact cutter how to cut left handed. Mat cutting resources and advice from logan graphic products. Slowly press the mat cutter about 1 16 beyond the opening s top line. To properly center your cut mark two lines that intersect the very center of your mat.

Don t attempt to tug or pull the center away. This video will show you how to cut a mat using the logan compact mat cutter and will ex. Always cut away from the important part. Use three light cuts to get through the board.

Keep cutting light strokes with the ruler until the center comes away and drops out. Welcome to the logan library of tips advice and answers to frequently asked questions. Use a cutting pad or a piece of backing board behind your mat. Move the cutter along the rail towards the top of the opening while applying firm downward pressure until you reach the upper line.

Yesterday i cut a mat and every cut started like this yeah bad shot. How to re parallel a mat guide how to adjust blade depth on logan mat cutters how to square a mat board how to cut left handed on a logan mat cutter how to avoid a reverse bevel on a logan mat cutter how to calculate border sizes steps for frame finishing logan diy tips and tricks on picture framing how to cut reverse bevel getting consistent cuts. I got a logan 301s mat cutter for christmas and have had the chance to use it only a little. In this case have your ruler on the mat side and cut toward the center.

To cut the mat sides repeat the steps described above.