Just a little cheat sheet. If your blade starts to become a little dull. When you place your blade on the slide, place it so your blade sinks to the inside of the area you are going to cut. Go up, then down. It might sound silly but it dramatically increases the durability of the blade. However all blades do become dull after much use. Ball up a piece of Aluminum foil and stick your blade in it, and move slightly up and down. Repeat for 15 minutes or so and it will sharpen your blade. I produce thousands of cards every year for our charity. So I have to stretch my craft products to last as long as possible. These are just things I have learned over time.

I’ve purchase many trimmers, including TH guillotine, and the expensive, rotary trimmer, which I don’t really like. My favorite so far and the trimmer I always return to is my Fiskars trimmer. I wish I would have just bought my big guillotine and my fiskars. That would have saved a tone of money. I have about 12 trimmers😂

@RamoArt

8 ай бұрын

Tim is a damn good salesman and he can really make anything sound like it's revolutionary and absolutely necessary, but once you've found a trimmer or two that you are happy with it I don't see the point of buying new trimmers. You're bound to be disappointed when you purchase a trimmer that is different from the one you have and love already. Just my opinion from having lived through the hype and following wave of disappointment surrounding the rotary trimmer. I feel like I'm seeing it happen all over again with this trimmer.

@maryzulick9369

8 ай бұрын

I too have many trimmers but here is some info that may help you in the future or make you feel better about your purchases. The trimmers each serve a purpose. It just depends on what you need them for. The rotary trimmer for instance, I use for heavy items, especially chip board and heavy cardstock. If I’m cutting regular cardstock or vellum, I would definitely use this trimmer or if I’m precision cutting. I have another brand which is a guillotine and I use it on regular card stock, vellum and especially thermal laminating pouches. The rotary trimmer I found chewed the heck out of my thermal laminating pouch material. Hope this helps and makes you feel better about all your purchases. We as crafters always are looking for the best of the best which as you know, we could probably open our own stores with the amount of crafting items we own😉 Happy crafting!

@CreativelyChallenged

8 ай бұрын

I too have several as well including two of his brands the maxi guillotine, and the comfort guillotine. I have the Fiskars surecut deluxe trimmer, Fiskars bypass deluxe and the mini guillotine, the we are memory keepers trimmer and score board, Stampin Up, two Cricut trimmers, lol. I always go back to the Fiskars. But sadly ben eying this one, lol. 🙈🙊

@i.b.7108

8 ай бұрын

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@scrappingnetta

8 ай бұрын

@@CreativelyChallenged I am like you! I have so many types I reach for depending on what I am doing/cutting. I also have the TH rotary and another huge guillotine, fiskars, SU etc etc. I would love to just get one that does the work of many so I can narrow down what I have to reach for! I have been eyeing this and had a few questions which she answered in the video. Its in my cart...just to make that decisions to buy.....

I’ve read some of the comments. I think paper trimmers are the same as anything else, personal preference. Watch the videos to help determine if it’s for you. For the paper crafting I do, this is a must have. I seem to collect paper trimmers (amongst other things). Always looking for the perfect cut. I reach for several on a regular basis, but for different things. The one I reach for most…is the regular guillotine from Tim Holtz. But for the more precise cut, this looks like a winner!

Jess, I really appreciate how precise, even handed, and thorough your videos are. Thank you!

Would have appreciated instructions on inserting and removing the blade. After all for precise cuts, that process is essential!

I too have bought many trimmers but since I primarily need to do precision cuts, usually on a pencil or pattern line, I ordered this one this morning after watching Tim demo it. I currently have reduced my trimmer stash to only the large Tonic rotary trimmer and a Fiskars (which is my go to). I find, however, that the wire and the colorless channel on the Fiskars are getting more and more difficult to see. I love the black channel on this one and the fact that Tim says wherever the right side of the ruler rests is where it will cut. And I loved your demo of cutting that 1/2” strip in half. I often need to do that. I’d never really thought about the slippery surface of my Fiskars being the reason for my lack of success in performing that task. Thanks for an excellent video. The other attractive feature was the price. That rotary trimmer was $$$ and I hardly ever use it. At $34.95 this was a steal.

@user-br2si8pc5q

2 ай бұрын

I have it and love it.

I'm sharing as many details as I can from my experience with this great new tool from Tonic and Tim Holtz. I did want to add two detail though. Sorry for the oversight on 6.5 inches. I didn't notice it at first, but it is certainly worth noting. The measurements stop at 6.25 (grid at 6) and pick up at 6.625. You could add your own mark for 6.5 or find a work around such if you were trying to cut a 12x12 inch paper to 6.5x12. Instead cut it to 5.5x12 and know the other piece would be 6.5x12, but that is, of course, less than ideal. Be sure to press the cutting guide/arm all the way down before cutting to ensure best results. I know that may seem like a given, but the spring action means it needs to be actively held down so I wanted to point that out. Get the trimmer: shrsl.com/4a9yd (affiliate link)

Thank you so much for taking the time to review this for us.

That extra on the RHS for 1/4" off a piece is priceless to me - I am trying to get away from trimmers needing blades due to the huge price increase. Would love to think that the small guillotine might come out like this one day...great showcase video.

I appreciate your clear descriptions of this new trimmer.

Thanks for the walk through... I was on the fence, but your video helped me decide on purchasing it. I used your link. Thanks for providing the links.

Jess, thanks for the review! I learned two new things about the trimmer that I don’t remember hearing in Tim‘s demo. I like the spring action of the plastic guide. My dog absolutely hates the sound that is made when the plastic guides drop onto the trimmer plate. She actually is almost deaf now, so that doesn’t matter but I could have really used this before then. She’s always sitting by my side, so I did not like having her jump every time I change paper to cut a new piece. The second thing is - Darn, I took so long to type the previous explanation, that I forgot what the second thing is! If I remember the second thing, I will update this!

Thank you and great job concisely explaining the attributes of this trimmer😊

Ove tecently stumbled on this and bought it by chance. Its absolutely brilliant. I coukdnt work out how to remove the scorer but after watching you fab in depth video, im sorted now. Thank you. Im definitely a new Tim Holtz fan!!,

I added acrylic paint into my markings on this as I have poor eye site and it works great. I have done the same with my stamp press.

Thanks for your great video. You pointed out several things I wasn’t aware of before, even after watching his videos and other crafters’ posts. I have several of Tim Holtz cutting tools-like them all. He usually brings out a new version of an older product after a lot of innovation and development in the history of product. I trust his name brand! Oh, and I’ve had a multiple stash of trimmers to test/use while searching for the BEST product for my needs.

Great informative video ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx

thank you!!! You answered the questions that I had as I was on fence about this trimmer! This trimmer does exactly what I need it to. I have 3 under my desk that I reach for when cutting or scoring and I can finally get rid of them all and have just one.

@scrappingnetta

8 ай бұрын

used your link and ordered. will try out for a bit to get use to it but the goal is to get rid of the pile of trimmers I have. I joined a bunch of women who get together and make cards. several are very new....they would love to have anything I can donate to them to help them get started. thank you again!

Thanks, Jess! I like slide trimmers, but got annoyed by junk ones so I’m intrigued about this one. 😊💙

Thank you for the detailed description of this trimmer! I am looking to get a new trimmer, I have a Fiskars which I've been working with for along time, but the cuts are not straight anymore, I believe the wire is now worn or stretched. I love that this trimmer doesn't have a wire! I would like to try this trimmer out....

Thanks, Jess!

Very helpful thank you….

This is a very thorough video, but I wished that a 12x12 paper was used with the arm out to see how much of a drop there is.

Wondering where the 6 1/2 inch marking would be as there seems to be a break in the markings when the side arm is out

Thanks!

@deniseburke6054

6 ай бұрын

Great thorough review! Thank you!

@JessCrafts

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support!

I have never found a slide trimmer that does not push the edge of the paper next to the cut down into the channel and it forms almost a fold on the edge. Wondering if this one does that. I do like the measurements on this trimmer.

I really like this trimmer I currently have the SU and don't like that I have lift the arm to put my paper in.

Thank you for this review. I just had one delivered today, but was unfortunately disappointed. The arms that come out are dipped below the actual board, making measuring and cutting paper difficult and inaccurate. I'm going to return it. 😭

If you wipe over the engraving with a PERMANENT ink (not water dye base ink) and clean excess immediately, marks will be nicely visible.

I have difficulty getting straight cuts, not sure what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions? I've been looking for a new trimmer to help me. Might look a bit more into this one. Thank you.

Thank you for the review! Question - how do you navigate measurements between the 6.25" and where it picks up again on the arm?

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

Sorry for the oversight on 6.5 inches. I didn't notice it at first, but it is certainly worth noting. I'll add it to my pinned comment. You could add your own mark at 6.5 or find a work around such if you were trying to cut a 12x12 inch paper to 6.5x12. Instead cut it to 5.5x12 and know the other piece would be 6.5x12, but that is, of course, less than ideal.

how do you take and then put in the blades?

Great

Thank you for doing this review, Jess! I currently have the 12" Tonic guillotine & the Fiskars trimmer with the reinforced metal blade guide. I love the guillotine as it cuts really well, but the blades on the Fiskars seem to dull pretty quickly. Which is a big disappointment for me. The main draw for me for the slide-style trimmer (e.g. Fiskars) is if I want to do a partial cut or cut out the middle portion of a piece of paper. Two tasks that you really can't do with a guillotine trimmer. I have several spare blades for the Fiskars, but may look into this Tonic slider trimmer when I run low on blades. It's almost impossible to find the replacement blades for that Fiskars model now, so maybe that's a sign! LOL One question I did think of - does the scoring blade on this Tonic trimmer cut through the paper? I know that probably sounds odd, but with Fiskars trimmers, I've had that happen with the scoring blade. I don't know if I was just pressing too hard or what, but the blunt blade just cut through the paper. Granted, it was never super-heavyweight cardstock, but still...annoying! I just rely on my Martha Stewart 12" scoreboard and ball stylus now for scoring. Anyway, thanks again. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I agree that a slide trimmer is a helpful tool to have since my guillotine has some limitations. I found that the scoring blade did not cut the paper. It was gentler than scoring with my board and bone folder. I made sure to test that because I have seen the scoring blade apply too much pressure with other trimmers.

I find any trimmers I have used give a feathery edge, even when newish

Is there a place on the trimmer to store the scoring blade when not using it? Thanks!

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

There is not a place to put the scoring blade when it's not in use.

Jess, first off, where would you cut at 6.5 inches using the guide. Secondly, what did you think of the scoring apparatus? You briefly touched base on the scoring feature but really didn’t show a score and fold. Just curious! Thanks for such a great video. Very detailed!

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

Hi Mary, sorry for the oversight on 6.5 inches. I didn't notice it at first, but it is certainly worth noting. I'll add it to my pinned comment. You could add your own mark or find a work around such if you were trying to cut a 12x12 inch paper to 6.5x12. Instead cut it to 5.5x12 and know the other piece would be 6.5x12, but that is, of course, less than ideal. I found the scoring to be lighter than I would get with a scoring board and bone folder. Many times I have found that slide trimmer scoring damages the paper because it's too much pressure, but I think this might be a bit too light for some heavier card stocks.

@maryzulick9369

8 ай бұрын

@@JessCrafts Thank you so much. I was wondering about the scoring. I watched Jamie Pate and she seemed to have trouble folding after her score on a project she shared but didn’t say anything about it. Appreciate your honest feedback.

This was very helpful thank you. if you get a chance to test cutting through laser prints with the trimmer I would love to know he results.

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

I printed a solid black square with my toner laser printer on standard printer paper and then cut it several times and did not notice any damage to the ink. Hope that helps!

@mkmousej6745

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for testing that for me. It is. huge help. I have 4 tonic guillotine trimmers and just adore them. but this would definitely add a benefit for me in some cases. I truly appreciate you doing this for me. @@JessCrafts

@mkmousej6745

8 ай бұрын

It's ordered and I used your link, Now the hard part... waiting for my new toy. Thank you again.

@JessCrafts

8 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Hope you'll have the same experience I did. Thank you for your support.

@Rockymtnbloom

8 ай бұрын

Great review but you didn't demo the scoring feature. How does it perform?

I love the price but I would have preferred 1/8 inch score lines.

@kkacz7783

8 ай бұрын

I’m with you on that. However, you could make a light pencil mark (top and bottom of paper) and then move the paper to a grid channel, line up the pencil marks, and score away? A little more complicated and time consuming, but I think it could work.

I don't like that the extension ruler is at a lower level. I think that makes it hard to judge getting the edge of the paper precisely at the measurement wanted. I see you using a guillotine cutter in your more recent videos. Do you now prefer this?

@JessCrafts

4 ай бұрын

I prefer my guillotine trimmer for everyday use. I did a similar video about my guillotine trimmer as well because it has some challenges. I do get asked about slide trimmers from time to time and I think it is helpful to own one because of some of the unique features.

Hello, I am new to card making and I have been struggling to find a good trimmer. The A2 cards that I cut with my current trimmer come out uneven and it's been quite frustrating. However, I don't want to give up on my hobby because I really want to use up all the materials I have to make some cards that I can donate. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on it.

@andrealavigne7824

8 ай бұрын

Another thing to consider is paper/cardstock is not always cut precisely at the mill. The measurement may be slightly off - e.g. 12x12" paper is maybe actually 11-7/8" square. Or it may not be cut with exact 90 degree corners. If you cut it thinking that it is exactly the right measurement or that it is exactly square at all corners, you might get a surprise. That can be frustrating, as it's not always easy to know if your trimmer is the problem or if it's the paper. And I've heard this about more expensive papers as well as cheap, so even paper cost is not a deciding factor when it comes to manufacturing quality. I'm not trying to throw a damper on your crafty joy & pursuits. I just noticed you said you're new to this, and thought I'd share this little tidbit with you. I do encourage you to keep at your craft, though! :)

@angelag6156

8 ай бұрын

@@andrealavigne7824 I apologize for not explaining myself clearly earlier. I usually notice that the paper isn't even after I score it, so I have to adjust it by pulling the cardstock so that it can meet the corners. Additionally, I don't have an expensive paper trimmer; the one I have has visible measurements like 1/4, 1/8, etc. The other one only has lines, so I have to guess. It's impressive to see how many cardmakers can cut the paper perfectly with no uneven corners after scoring. Thank you for your explanation, it was helpful.

@olivemaycards

8 ай бұрын

A lot of experienced card makers are trimming the unevenness too, they’re just doing it off camera ;) Almost all of my cut and score lines are slightly off, so I trim them to square up with the folded edge. I did have a trimmer that would not cut a square 90% corner so everything I cut was wonky - that was awful. But even commercially produced card bases are usually slightly off in cutting and/or scoring and need trimming down the 3 cut edges to meet my level of perfectionism. I notice that many people don’t bother and don’t notice. Don’t be discouraged - donate your cards even if they’re not perfect!

@angelag6156

8 ай бұрын

@@olivemaycards I have recently made a few birthday cards, and though they turned out okay, I still feel like they are not good enough to be donated. To improve my skills, I keep practicing making cards on a 65lbs paper, which is not as good as the paper I would use for the final product. I have a lot of craft materials, but sometimes I find myself not knowing how to use them. I appreciate the encouragement, but I know most card makers on KZread have years of experience and have perfected their techniques.

@InkWellideas

7 ай бұрын

@@angelag6156 Most card makers on You Tube have higher quality tools and materials, in addition to the experience using them. Try not to waste any budget you have for this hobby on low quality basics. Better materials save time and frustration, and shorten the learning curve. Reliable trimmer, dedicated paper snip scissors, and good lighting are essential.

En fait il récupère le même défaut de tous les coupes papiers : pas de mesures fiables entre 15,5 et 17 cm (beaucoup utilisées en carterie) je dirais même qu'il est pire que les nouveaux (de stampin'up, veasen, artémio...) donc aucune raison d'investir dans un nouveau coupe papier, l'ancien modèle n'avait pas ce soucis c'est vraiment dommage de faire cette erreur.

Sounds very squeaky. That would drive me crazy

Can I be honest? I think this trimmer is bizarre and frankly idiotic . The plastic flap opens the wrong way, the curve down the sides means it throws off the measurements, the extended bars that are not flush with the actual trimmer, the missing measurements and so on. Personally, since this was made by a 'crafting guru' I expect better ( although not really since I have had so many issues with my Tim holtz and ranger priducts).

I ordered this yesterday. I have both Fiskars and Stampin Up trimmers. Neither cuts straight. Love my 6” Tonic guillotine trimmer. Lastly, I have a 12 x 12 guillotine as found in schools and libraries. Heavy duty and cuts like butter