gm2k8 3 Posted July 28, 2008 just looking for ideas.. i saw the nice looking home made app tape holders.. so i was wondering what do you use for trimming the vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted July 28, 2008 Cheap olfa knives is what I use. I've got about 100 of them I got off someone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobhill 0 Posted July 28, 2008 Any cheap razor and a straight edge works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted July 28, 2008 A good sharp pair of scissors, or a straight edge and razor....depends on how exact I have to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobhill 0 Posted July 28, 2008 Razor knife or if needed for precision, an exacto knife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swaneejuggalo 0 Posted July 28, 2008 my cool gripster x acto knife Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted July 28, 2008 I use scissors, a zippy cutter and a paper cutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmallSigns 23 Posted July 28, 2008 I stole a rotary cutter from my wife - she does a lot of sewing. I also stole one of her cutting mats. Please don't tell her as she will kill me Just kidding the rotary cutter and mat work great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gm2k8 3 Posted July 29, 2008 lol Smallsigns.. i could probably find one in my wife's sewing supplies.. i totally forgot about that.. SHHHH.. dont tell her.. she wont know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmallSigns 23 Posted July 29, 2008 Trust me gm -- she will know - they ALWAYS know when we do something wrong!! She finally got me my own cutter and gave me one of her old mats to use, of course it was just an excuse to buy a new one for her! Wives - gotta love em cos the state says you can't legally shot them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted July 30, 2008 My wife is the best thing that ever happened to me. At least that's what she tells me every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ff-extreme 6 Posted July 30, 2008 I use a medical scalpel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Knobhill 0 Posted July 30, 2008 I use a medical scalpel Interesting, worth a try. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kart45 6 Posted August 4, 2009 So I searched thru the topics looking for some insight and found this one. I'm looking into buying a 24"+ rotary trimmer for cutting straight edges on finished vinyl jobs. I have a guillotine style cutter that I use on anything smaller than about 14", and then also a pizza cutter with straight edge (I usually screw that up though ) but I'm thinking that I want to get a rotary style cutter that I can clamp the finished product to and cut and exact straight line. I've had some customers complain a little about my finish work (vinyl graphic is cut right, but they had trouble installing cause the xfer tape was applied crooked, etc... I just politely mention something about operator error...) So my Google search led me to eBay, and this is what I'm thinkin (ie:this was the cheapest)... any input good or bad? http://cgi.ebay.com/TallyGenicom-Rotary-Paper-Trimmer-24-Long-GrayOrange_W0QQitemZ180389215882QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a0008fe8a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1934wt_958 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest round2racing Posted August 4, 2009 I use a medical scalpel I bet I know where you get those. Same place I used to get cartoon band-aids for the kids...... (retired paramedic) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted August 4, 2009 This is what I use. Its a Fiskars 24-inch Craft & Quilting Cutte. It lays on top of the decals, and you can line it up using the see through ruler. Then Press down and push across, the rotary cutter cuts right though it. I found it on sale at wally world for $24. It will cut 5 to 6 layers no problem and the replacement blades are cheap. It came with two and I haven't worn out one yet. Other than that I use Scissors on the big stuff. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites