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Green 12 inch paper trimmer with titanium blades and swing-out ruler

ACME

ACME 16682 Westcott Carbo Titanium Trimmer 12 in Green

SKU CH-MCTR-J1RJX MPN 16682

A spring-loaded carriage with titanium-bonded blades slides in a V-groove for straight cuts, while a swing-out ruler extends the grid to 14-1/2 in

  • Titanium bonded blades stay sharp longer for clean cuts
  • Spring loaded carriage slides smoothly in V groove for straight edges
  • 12 inch base with easy read grid aids accurate measuring
  • Swing out ruler extends measuring area to 14 1/2 inch
  • Green colour for quick identification in workshop

Spring-loaded titanium trimmer

The ACME 16682 Westcott Carbo Titanium Trimmer uses a spring-loaded blade carriage that rides in a V-groove to keep every cut straight. Titanium-bonded blades reduce friction and stay sharp through repeated trimming of paper, card and lightweight board. A built-in measuring grid and a swing-out ruler extend the reference edge to 14-1/2 inches for wider layouts. The green finish makes the tool easy to spot on a busy desk.

Replaces fixed-blade trimmers

Users moving up from a basic rotary cutter or fixed-blade guillotine will notice the spring carriage removes the need to hold the blade down manually. The upgrade is worthwhile when you trim multiple sheets in succession and want consistent pressure without fatigue. The extended ruler also eliminates the extra step of aligning a separate straight-edge for cuts beyond 12 inches. Hobbyists who only make occasional single-sheet cuts may not feel the benefit.

Limited to straight cuts on flat media

The V-groove carriage only travels in a linear path, so curves, angles or intricate shapes are not possible. Blade depth is fixed, restricting use to materials the titanium edge can cleanly shear in one pass such as standard paper weights and thin card. Thicker board, fabric or laminated stock may bind or produce ragged edges. The 12-inch base length also caps the maximum workpiece width unless the swing-out ruler is used for measurement only.

Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight2.85 kg
Package size254 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum cutting length provided by the 12 in trimmer with the swing-out ruler extended?

The swing-out ruler extends the measuring area to 14-1/2 in, allowing cuts up to that length.

How is the blade carriage secured during operation to ensure straight cuts?

The spring-loaded blade carriage slides in a V groove that holds it aligned, and the titanium bonded blades move smoothly within that track.

When should the titanium bonded blades be replaced?

Replace the blades when they no longer slide effortlessly in the V groove or when cuts become uneven despite the carriage being properly seated.

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