Paper Cutting Tips

Just wondering if anyone has some equipment suggestions for cutting large quantities of invitations. I usually cut all invitations by hand, but that is proving to be very time consuming. Does anyone use any paper cutting machines? Any feedback, or time savings tips are much appreciated. I am currently working on a custom stationary line that includes 200 invites, 200 response cards and 200 maps! Lot’s of cutting required. =)

 

Thanks everyone!

Are you looking to cut straight edges or do die-cuts?

we just snagged this on craigslist:

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Commercial-Stack-Cutter-PRE7000E/dp/B0006VNRZI/ref=pd_ybh_1?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SPWMRV3C1DJN98M00JF

seems like it will do the trick. i bet you can find it for less elsewhere.

Ashley I am looking to cut straight edges for now.

Amanda, that looks like a great machine! Perfect for cutting really large quantities. It’s exactly what I need, now to save some $$ Thanks

I was also going to suggest a paper guillotine, but Amanda beat me to it! I would advise getting a paper-cutter with either a curved blade (like this: http://www.amazon.com/Swingline-ClassicCut-Ingento-Guillotine-Trimm…) or ones with a rotary blade (http://www.amazon.com/12210-Bidex-heavy-duty-rotary-trimmer/dp/B000…) that you swipe back and forth. The curved blade cutters tend to warp over time and can be REALLY imprecise. The rotary blade ones are also pretty iffy when it comes to precision and have a habit of snagging papers. Hope this helped!

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