Virutex C015L Portable Handheld Plastic Laminate Slitter

Easiest way to cut straps of laminated plastic.

Amazing! I wish I would have got this little guy years ago!!

You know how it's a nice surprise when something works as well as it is supposed to? Well, this laminate slitter is even better than that! First of all, when you take it out of the box, you can tell it is extremely well made. Solid. Take a moment to read the instructions and set your adjustments, and then get to work! It cuts narrow strips of laminate material from sheets with almost no effort. You do need to remember to keep it firmly pressed to the edge while cutting, I let my mind wander and ended up with a piece I couldn't use. I am not a professional, and this is clearly a professional level tool. But if you are doing your own kitchen or bathroom countertops, this slitter is a small price to pay for simplifying an otherwise difficult aspect of the job, and you will save more than enough by doing it yourself to justify it. Besides, it is a joy to use something that works so well! Be aware that this tool is only for cutting the narrow strips used on the facing edges of your counters, and it is not able to cut pieces more than a couple of inches wide, and it is not for cutting along a line, and definitely not for cutting around corners. This Is definitely a specific-use tool, but it excels at that specific use!

Good quality durable

it works with a few adjustments.. cuts clean, but it's awkward when cutting from long sheets.. it's my first time using this tool so there must be a better way, I just haven't seen someone that has a lot of experience use this tool..

This is a must have tool for doing countertop laminate work. Easy to use, definitely a 5 star rating.

I have owned and used this trimmer for 20(?) plus years to make laminated products 1 or 2 times every 3 months so.... I'm qualified to have an opinion. Does not replace your knife and straight edge. The real beauty is quick, accurate, multiple, repeatable, clean cut rips e.g. custom edge banding up to 6" wide and up to full sheets in length. I used mine for ripping laminate both thick and thin melamine and wood veneers. Has both quick adjustment lever and minute precision threaded knob for adjusting rip width, locking nut, and cutting wheels that are minutely adjustable for various thickness materials to perfect the cut. The cutting wheels on my machine stayed sharp for 20 years before it disappeared and I had to buy a new one. Surprisingly unchanged. Durable. A huge time-saver with perfectly straight smooth edge results. This is a must have tool.

We are updating our laminate countertops and trying to save money, so I purchased a clearance piece of Formica. I tried cutting with a straight edge and a utility knife like the big box store said. It worked ok for a short cut but wasn't smooth, and I wasn't going to do that for a 10-foot-long cut. I found this tool online and it is a Breeze to use and I was able to make multiple long strip that I needed. Now I have the tool and can imagine all kind of future projects that I can do. It was a great purchase!