The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired.
Diy mat cutter.
It is reasonably simple to install and use.
I don t care for the wood grain loo.
The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood.
Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously.
I ve seen a lot of pricey craft mats out there but i ve not been overly fond of their price or they way they were made.
If you don t own a mat cutter you can cut your mat window with an x acto knife but you won t achieve a good clean bevel.
A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer.
Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100.
Size and material aren t critical.
I started by cutting a piece of mat board using the straight edge and mat knife to the dimensions of one of my frames.
Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.
This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.
The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle.
Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide.
Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.
Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on.
Overall the 301 1 cutter is ideal for low volume cutting tasks preferably for diy framing projects.
I plotted in pencil using the mat guide as a rule.
Cutter i used is listed at 79.
Things you ll need 1 piece of 2 by 6 inch wood 1 large l bracket 1 small l bracket 4 small bolts 1 16 inch 2 large heavy bolts 3 16 inch measuring tape power drill router t square saw.
Once i had my mat cut to size i adjusted the guide so that my mat border all the way around would be 2.
