Logan 747021 Compact Elite 350-1 Passepartout Cutter set

We pondered a long time over this (particularly as the UK price is so much more than the US so we were tempted to wait til our next trip to get one there) - almost gave it 4* as a result but the item is so good that we stuck to 5*. But it really does the job well. We have had it for a few weeks and cut about 50 mounts ranging from 4"x6" to just about A2 and it has been great. We've only really messed up one mount - we found the trick is to slightly (about <0.5mm) overcut the bevel cuts. Once you have the hang of it a mount can be cut in a couple of minutes. They look perfect. The actual device seems ok - we are treating it with care as it looks easily damaged but so far so good. We bought (too many!) additional blades - we are finding that we have only used 2 so far (and really they could have been used longer). Another 50'ish mounts and it would have paid for itself and it is so convenient to be able to cut a mount as needed. (We are using Daler Rowney mount board).

Received in very good time, the packaging was robust and sound being double wrapped, upon opening the product was as expected, and well made, after assembling it, which was very easy I tried it out, the product is as stated and not only works well, but very well built and strong for use, although the price is high, you buy once and it last's, well worth the money.

It seems pretty robust and accurate so far and is reasonably easy to use. The instructions don't explain bevel cutting ever so well, but you should be able to work it out - practice with some scrap card first! They don't mention that your slip sheet (which sits beneath your card to be cut, presumably to protect the blade when it emerges from the bottom of your card) will probably get very cut-up in time, so you will probably have to cut yourself a duplicate from piece of mounting card at some point. The machine is quite hefty and you need a decent sized space to store it (mine's being kept in its box under the bed!). Happy with it, just what I needed.

Out of the box this needed adjustments to make accurate, parallel cuts. Easy enough to do but I was surprised to have to go through this procedure straight out of the box. Once adjusted it cuts accurately and is easy to use. My only real issue is the price - very expensive I think for what it is.

It’s incredibly easy to use with no difficulty at all, which, for me is quite surprising. I have a lot of upper body weakness and pain and I was worried that I might have over-stretched myself with this mat cutter. But I have to say it’s very easy both physically and skill levels required. Even before I had my difficulties I was never any good at anything requiring precision or any level of manual skill, but even I can use this. The blades cut into both mat board and foam board without any difficulty at all, it really is so simple even I can do it. I’m not sure what the person meant when he said you have to push it one way and then pull it the other, just go with the blade. I print A3+ and mount on A2 at my largest and this cutter is plenty big enough for my needs and to me this is a one off purchase that I can’t see me upgrading. Well worth every penny.

The logan compact cutter makes cutting professional standard picture mats very easy. The price is a little high but worth it for the results it produces. Wish I had got it years ago instead of struggling with the Jakar cutter.

Exactly as described. Very useful. Very pleased

First the choice of model; no point in wishing you'd bought it all at the same time, do it. Half way through a project and you haven't got the right cutter/ tool is not the time to find out! Now you have the kit, it really is easy to become an expert (once you've thrown away the first try - no one will know!) Solid construction, well machined joining parts, and quality throughout, you will not be disappointed with this item. Highly recommended.

Per tagliare i passepartout e comunque per fare lavori di taglio di precisione è indispensabile, grazie alle guide precise e al fermo permette di fare dei lavori professionali

Les découpes sont précises et franches. La structure permet une très bonne stabilité pendant la coupe. Voir les tutos sur YouTube avant utilisation. Je recommande vivement 👍

For someone who has never attempted to frame anything with matte boards, I was concerned that this would be a difficult and complicated task. However, I just couldn't accept the fee that Hobby lobby and Michaels wanted to charge to frame a project of mine (I wanted 2 different colored matte boards and the project amounted to $200). Once I got the tool, I familiarized myself with it, however, I should have spent more time doing practice cuts to get a more accurate feel for where the cuts are done. My first project had a few glitches, however to save $200 for one project, it was definitely acceptable. My second project looks better than the first and I am now on my third project. Needless to say, now that I have it figured out, the projects look almost as good as professionally done. If I had taken my 3 projects to one of those places, I would be out $600, but because of this tool, I have only spent about $300 (including matte boards and other miscellaneous tools). It is quite simple to do and well worth the effort. Just make sure to change out your blades once dull and to buy the matte boards in bulk if you plan on doing several projects, it is cheaper. It is also easier to buy the matte boards according to the size of frame you want to use, it makes the entire process easier.

After practicing on a small piece of matboard, I was able to tackle a project and it worked perfectly. I only made one mistake as I was cutting out 3 openings in a 16x20 board but was able to fix it (need to ensure that board is rotated for each cut, not just move along from one side to the opposite side or the bevel will be reversed). It is much easier to use with the stops and they are easy to adjust.

Great product. Met my expectations! Only small criticism is the small feet on the back could be stuck on better?