Logan 440-1 Team Cutting System Plus For Framing, Matting, Precision Cutting, and Design

Very easy to use. Measure and mark carefully and with the cutter locked in the straight edge you'll have a perfect mat. The instructions are clear, and there is a short instructional video on the Logan website. It's inspired me to frame pictures piling up that I've been meaning to mat and frame for a long time.

This is a well made product and is quite easy to use once you do a little practice. The rule and bevel cutter work well together and even as a beginner I have been able to produce clean cuts to form the window in the mat board. However, I not impressed with the straight cutter provided. It is basically a cutting knife that runs along, but doesn't attach to, the rule. I have found this very difficult to use. Despite trying a number of times I have not been able to consistently produce clean straight cuts. As a result I went and bought a Logan 701-1 Straight Cutter which locks onto the rule. This works very well and I was instantly able to produce very clean straight cuts. But it is disappointing that the supplied straight cutter that came with this mat cutter didn't work well and I had to spend an extra $85 in order to achieve the results I wanted. So if you are buying this product be aware that the straight cutter supplied may not be ideal. If you can master it, then that's great, but be prepared for the possibility of having to buy a better straight cutter. Now that I also have the 701-1 straight cutter I am happy with what I have and confident that I can now cut professional looking mounts, it is disappointing though that Logan don't supply a better straight cutting option as part of this product. Also be aware that you can adjust the depth of the blade on the bevel cutter by turning a small screw on the bottom of the cutter. I didn't see any reference to this in the supplied instructions but it is shown in the Logan video on Youtube (which I would recommend watching anyway)

Great product making it easy to cut out picture mounts. Read the instructions and you can't go wrong.

I am very happy with the cutting result. I put cardboard beneath the mat boards. It is easy to hold and to cut. The mat board might move around a bit, so do not cut too fast, pay more attention to holding on tight. Also, if you have thick cardboard like me, it does not hurt to set the cut a bit deeper than necessary. If you expect your mat to be perfect, I do recommend some practice. When you first push the blade down, if the mat is thick and tough, the blade might push your hand backwards; so it is important to try and get used to it. I personally do not care much. If the mat does not look good enough, I just use paint to cover the problems up. To order one mat online may cost me 30 or 40 dollars. I already cut 5 mats so far and I am very happy to be able to save the money.

This product is well made, substantial, easy to read, and very sturdy. I especially like that the cutter can be set in a ridge to keep it up tight against the straight edge, so it will not go off track, and yet even though it is secured, it can be easily moved. Shipping was well boxed and arrivedin great condition. Great job Logan.