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Cutter Purchase – Trimalco vs Keencut. Opinions, please?
Decided to invest in a proper cutter and narrowed it down to two options, I wanted one that wasn’t permanently fixed to the bench and like these because of the inbuilt board.
I have been offered good deals on, so the price is not an issue now, (30 quid difference) but looking for opinions on quality and use etc
Trimalco Kronos 250
Keencut Sabre Series 250Thanks
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I am assuming you are talking about trimmers rather than vinyl cutters?
If so, from my experience, Keencut seem to be the most popular and are certainly our biggest competitor. I’ve heard as much good as I have bad to be honest so I would guess it’s down to your own expectations. I’ve not heard of Trimalco.
Stafford
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We’ve a Keencut EVOii.
Does the job. Well made bit of kit, and does exactly what they say.
Great for trimming roller banners, posters off the roll, and will trim 5mm foamex all day long.
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Hi David, will Keencut cut dibond or similar makes with ease?
I cut dibond with knife and finish edges with planer. Not pleasant when I need to do many pieces. Is ok for one.All comments Re Keencut from other members welcomed, thanks!
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Keencut claim that it EVO won’t cut di-bond however…
Using the blade leave a lip in the skin, where using the rotary wheel doesn’t. We score it with the rotary wheel, pull the board through the edge of the keen cut, and snap it. Safer than a ruler, no slipping.
That being said if we’re ordering composite in we get it cut to size and only cut down off cuts on the keen cut.
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Hi David,
After snapping it on your edge, are you happy with that edge? Do you further work on the edge to make it smoother?
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No it’s usually quite clean, no deburring required.
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Thanks David!
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