Mat cutters: Altos vs Logan vs Fletcher ?

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Frank - 16 Sep 2006 07:49 GMT

I'm looking to buy a personal use mat cutter, and the following seem
to have what I need and be in the right price range.
Alto's 4505
Logan 450+
Fletcher MatMate 40"

They're all in the $150 range. Any comments on their relative merits?
(Or any others to consider?)
Frank

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John - 16 Sep 2006 13:47 GMT

>I'm looking to buy a personal use mat cutter, and the following seem
>to have what I need and be in the right price range.
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>(Or any others to consider?)
>Frank

Fletcher. I'm surprised they offer something in that range. Their pro
grade cutters are the standard of the industry.

==
John S. Douglas
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Greg "_" - 16 Sep 2006 13:59 GMT

> I'm looking to buy a personal use mat cutter, and the following seem
> to have what I need and be in the right price range.
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> (Or any others to consider?)
> Frank

I would look at a cutter big enough to cut 30x40 inch sheets, then you
save money on board. I have a smaller Logan which will not accept this
size board and it becomes a hassle.

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Frank - 16 Sep 2006 16:14 GMT

On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:07:25 -0400, "Greg \"_\""
<grey_egg@greg_photo.com> wrote:

>> I'm looking to buy a personal use mat cutter, and the following seem
>> to have what I need and be in the right price range.
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>save money on board. I have a smaller Logan which will not accept this
>size board and it becomes a hassle.

All 3 of these will take a full sheet of mat board.

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dan.c.quinn@att.net - 17 Sep 2006 00:38 GMT

> I'm looking to buy a personal use mat cutter, and the following seem
> to have what I need and be in the right price range.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> (Or any others to consider?)
> Frank

Consider the design of the cutter and over-all size. IIRC the
Altos has, in my mind, a more functional design. Also, due to it's
pass through capability ANY size sheet may be sized. You
may beat $100 shopping eBay. Dan

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