Diy Mat Cutter

Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.

Diy mat cutter.

Cutter i used is listed at 79. The logan mat cutter i use runs about 50 for the guide and cutting handle. I don t care for the wood grain loo. A cutting mat should be made of self healing plastic which prolongs the life and improves the quality of the mat itself.

The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired. It accomodates up to 20 inch mat board. A cutting mat is a must for an avid craft lover or sewer. Typically if you cut 2 3 of your own mats your tools will pay for themselves.

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. The base is 24 x 25 x 9 16 inch plywood. Mats provide a sturdy surface for cutting fabrics and craft materials while protecting the table they rest on. This simple mat cutter can be improvised with basic tools and perhaps scrap material.

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. I plotted in pencil using the mat guide as a rule. You can say goodbye to crooked cuts from handheld cutters when you buy this efficient mat cutter from logan. Size and material aren t critical.

Once i had my mat cut to size i adjusted the guide so that my mat border all the way around would be 2. Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide. 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. 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.

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.