Flatbed Paper Cutters

[cabinetman]

A paper cutter as a woodworking tool? You betcha! In cutting veneers and plastic laminate, a paper cutter like this will produce an exceptional 90 degree edge.

If you cut strips of veneer or Formica type plastic laminate to fit, like in laminating a face frame, a paper cutter makes great cuts. Just a little pressure on the piece to be cut near the cutting edge to keep it from moving, pull the handle, and that's all it takes. It will cleanly cut cross grain. It beats using a snips, utility knife or an X-Acto knife.
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[radhak]

Neat idea. I should use that next time.

I wonder if a longer cut can be managed incrementally...

[cabinetman]

Neat idea. I should use that next time.

I wonder if a longer cut can be managed incrementally...

You can do that if the edge is pressed down along the cutting edge. I use a strip of 3/4" wood that's about 2" x 10" with that no skid shelf stuff on the face. I would rather cut material larger than say 8"- 10" with a straight edge and either a utility knife or an X-Acto knife.
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[Pappy]

I use one for cutting sandpaper but didn't think of other uses.