FRAMER'S
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Ragged bevel cuts
Over-Cut at the start of the
cut
Over-Cut at the end of the
cut
Cutting through at ends of
mat but not in middle
More great Logan products...
#708 Extension Table
Laminate surface board
extension that mounts on
to #650, #655 or #660
mat cutters. Allows
border sizes up to 17"
using parallel mat guide.
Foamboard Cutter -
Model 1500
Push style fixed blade
cutter can be used against
any suitable straight edge.
Reversible, it cuts 90° or
45° bevel with an
adjustable blade to a
foamboard thickness of
1/8" (3mm), 3/16" (5mm)
and 3/8" (10mm). Includes
three extra blades.
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EDGE
Possible Reasons
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Cutting without a backing sheet.
■
Backing sheet is worn out.
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Dull or chipped blades.
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Cutting head crawling forward as you
insert the blade.
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Production stop set incorrectly.
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Blade depth set too deep.
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Production stop set incorrectly.
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Adjustment needed to overcut
adjustment screw.
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Pushing down on handle bar while
cutting.
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Backing sheet not proper length.
■
Machine not on level surface.
■
Inconsistent pressure being applied to
blade holder during cut.
M AT C U T T E R MODELS 650, 655 & 660
Problem
Hook in the corner of the
bevel cut
Curve in the bevel cut
Cutting head hard to pull
when cutting
Logan Surface V-Groover Offers a way to cut surface
V-Grooves quickly and accurately with zero overcuts.
Push-Pull action cuts V-Grooves right on the surface
of the matboard eliminating any need for trimming or
taping. Works entirely with stops.
Logan V-Groover - Model #705
Replacement Blades - Model #1258
Freestyle Cutter - Model 1100
Push or pull style cutter with ergonomic shape and
fixed blade. Great for freestyle mat cutting. Use right
or left handed. Available in two colors: Red and
Silver. Three extra blades included.
3-Step Oval and Circle Mat Cutter is easy to use, fast
and portable. Cuts ovals or circles on the surface of
the matboard using a patented 3-step mechanism for
gradual increase of blade depth.
Converts from oval to circle cutter with a turn of a
knob. Ovals from 3
from 4
1
/
" to 20".
2
Uses common blade. Logan - Model 324, Dexter or X-
Acto equivalent.
3-Step Oval & Circle Mat Cutter - Model 201.
Replacement blades - Model 324.
Possible Reasons
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Blade depth set too deep.
■
Cutting without a backing sheet.
■
Backing sheet is worn out.
■
Pushing down on handle bar while
cutting.
■
Blade depth set too deep.
■
Cutting without a backing sheet.
■
Backing sheet is worn out.
■
Pushing down on handle bar while
cutting.
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Worn bearings.
■
Machine not on level surface.
■
Blade depth set too deep.
■
Did not remove backing sheet while
straight cutting.
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Not pulling from center of the cutting
head.
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Blade is dull.
1
/
" x 4
3
/
" to 20" x 23". Circles
4
4