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I made a recommendation on that thread Christine, it’s the mount cutter that I’ve used for donkeys years.
It’s the Logan mount cutter, goes under the name of Team Logan which comes with its own ruler with a guide which the cutter runs along.
Really simple to use and I can cut accurate bevel edges fast and with ease. Definitely the best one on the market, and I’ve tried a fair few over the years.
Spare blades are cheap but buy the Logan brand, NOT the cheaper unbranded rubbish. If you need any other information let me know.
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Yes, As Fiona has said, it’s good quality and sturdy. You can adjust the cutting blade depth also for thicker board.
There’s no reason that anyone with a modicum of crafting skills can’t master the technique of mount cutting, but there are some dreadful cutters out there so beware!
Obviously you’ll need to practice a few cuts on scrap board, but you cut the bevel from the back of the mountboard with the Logan, thereby keeping the front pristine!
Top tip: Instead of using the standard cutting mats (usually green), try cutting using a piece of mountboard underneath instead - you can set the blade to just lightly cut into the top surface and the blade will glide through more smoothly than with the plastic mat.
