Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer, 51" Cut Length, 12 Sheet Capacity, Self-Sharpening, Dual Guide Bar, Automatic Clamp, German Engineered Paper Cutter

I'm an artist and print and pack my own art. For prints larger than 8x10, I used a long ruler and a box cutter to trim my prints. After preparing for a big market and cutting many prints this way, I got tired and finally bit the bullet and got me this trimmer. I searched high and low for the best printer but I got scared of the negative reviews. This one didn't have as many and it was on sale, so I took the risk. I read in the instructions you can adjust the screws that may make the guides misaligned during shipping, which would cause non-squared cuts. After adjusting it, it works like a charm and I can finally use the numbers on the board, and not depend on my registration lines 100% of the time. I still keep those lines, just in case but I'm not as meticulous about it. I've been using it over a year and the blade is still very sharp and the cuts are clean.

I have a 24" wide Sublimation Printer and a 13x19 WF-7720 Epson Printer and needed a way to cut the designs once they came off the roll and out the tray. I ordered and it came quickly. The only issue I had with it was that the screws were not set all the way flush and it was making the sides of the machine warp when sat on a flat surface. Ok! simple fix - loosened the screws and retightened and "Perfect". The ease of the blade, as it slides across, is like BUTTER. This brand is always performs up to the hype so I knew it wouldn't disappoint. I have cut fabric, paper, cardboard, vinyl, cardstock, posterboard, and more types of large-format media. I recommend it for Crafters / Custom Creators or home business owners. It's commercial quality for sure. If I have a lot of work that is going to spill over to the next day I just leave it on the table I use, putting it away I store it in the corner as it stands up easily on its side end. KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM THE BLADE IT IS VERY SHARP. Not sure if this product comes in the same large format but electric. I will also buy that.

LOVE IT! 💕💕💕Cutter assembly is easy to grip and slides with minimal effort. Measurement lines are a bit distracting but the alignment guide compensates for that and a strip of washi tape at my most frequently used measurements works very well. Costly but well worth the price!

I absolutely love this cutter! I use it to cut my bookmarks. My only issue is there is no guide where the edge actually is.Depending on where I’m sitting while using it, a teeny bit of the design pokes under the plastic guard and that cut is spot on.Then I move locations or move it and have to readjust to find the perfect cut. I put some blue painters tape on the edge that works as an edge guide. But there’s nothing for the top to help line up your cut.I’ve only used it a few times, I haven’t had any issues other than the operator error mentioned above.

Bought this for my wife. I would give it 5 stars for quality and ease of use but knocked one star off because my wife complained that the cutting smaller strips were difficult to do simply because once you cut a piece less than a 1 1/4 " it is difficult because the clear plastic band stops you from being able to manipulate and cut straight.One feature this unit has that is awesome is the angle marks for making precise cuts.

I bought this for my son who is a digital artist and sells his prints. He needed something more heavy duty than the plastic cutter from Michael’s crafts. This cutter is exceptionally well made. It’s solid (made of metal) and meticulously designed german engineering. Expensive but well worth the price. My son said the blade is very sharp and precise and that he is able to trim even the thinnest edges cleanly.

I love this product. There is a learning adjustment from craft store brands which I didn't think about when purchasing. Pro: blade may never need to be replaced. Cons: Can't make smaller cuts(like 1x2 inch), the ruler near the blade seems to be useless cause you would always have paper/cardstock covering it up when cutting, the guide doesn't go far enough & I have to really try to get the paper lined up straight so it will cut straight.

Seems heavy duty, sharp, provides a great cut edge and it is easy to use. However, I wouldn’t rely on it for a true 90 degree cut. I use it to cut coating that doesn’t need a perfect corner. The cut edges are perfect. Anything thicker and it seems to twist up and not hold firm..