Product Review: Paper Trimmers (8 different models)

[@pegasusnites]

This was an extremely helpful review. I've been through several of these trimmers. I kept my rotary blade, large format fiskars and the aluminum rail trimmer. Such an adventure!

[@handmadebylubomira]

I'm happy it was helpful. It sounds like you've had a few trimmers in your crafting career too. At the end of the day, all that maters is it gets the job done and you walk away with all your fingers :)

[@michelegourd5742]

I did the same thing!! I have several paper trimmers. I have both of the ones you use the most!!

[@handmadebylubomira]

This is a problem. I think I added 2 more to the collection since. I really need to destash them because they take up valuable real estate in my craftroom 😆. Which is your favorite?

[@michelegourd5742]

@@handmadebylubomira I think I like the fiskar one the best!!

[@trudybuckley2400]

This was very helpful, thank you 😀 With so many choices and mixed reviews on the market, actually hearing from an experienced crafter with truthful pros and cons of each one has helped me to choose which one would be best for me. X

[@handmadebylubomira]

I'm so glad. I know how frustrating it can be trying to find a product that works best for myselft. Trial and error is not the most practical way or budget friendly, so I figured my experience may help someone else. Which trimmer are you thinking of getting? Have a wonderful day and thank you for watching and for your lovely comment!

[@Dainty213]

I have the one at 6:22 and yes! The blade thing is always popping out. Pisses me off and I wondered if all of their trimmers have that same issue.

[@handmadebylubomira]

Hi there. Thanks for the comment. To answer your question, no not all the Fiskar trimmers have the same blade housing. The rotary blade trimmer and the trimmer with the aluminum guardrail have the blades attached so they don't come out while you use them. They tend to be on the higher priced range of the Fiskar trimmer. There may also be other models, but the two I've mentioned here definitely are attached. Thank you again for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

[@JasmineSJuman]

Oh my goodness i wished i saw yr video sooner i just received my trimmer like about 30mins ago., wish i knew there were gillotine mini size trimmers

[@handmadebylubomira]

I'm glad you had a chance to see my video, but just because you didn't see it first, doesn't mean you won't love your new trimmer. I'm sure you'll create some amazing things with it. What trimmer did you get if you don't mind me asking? Thank you so much for watching and sharing. Have a great day and hope to hear from you again.

[@mandolina6280]

I have the old one from Fiskars, not that with a metal bar. I'm not in the card making but I buy a lot of pdf sewing patterns and paper cutter helps me to cut off edges before gluing together. Just the problem is that my domestic shops are selling now the new model and I can't find spare blades for my old cutter. Actually as a biggest bonus for the old one is a alignment wire. I can align the wire directly where is the line which I need to cut off. For the new model the metal bar is on the way I you can't see anything through. For the old one sometimes blades can fall out, but it isn't bothering me, I have managed to cut so that the blade stays safe. I'll try to find spare blades for my old one.

[@handmadebylubomira]

Yes, finding blades is a common problem when you have an older model and they discontinue it. You may have luck finding blades from 3rd party seller, maybe ebay? If you do plan on getting a new trimmer you may want to look at rotary trimmers. I've heard they work great for patterns and fabric. They are on the pricey side, though. Good luck with you search for blades and thank you so much for sharing your experience 😊. I appreciate your time and thoughts. Thank you, and stop by again!

[@chantalroger3363]

Thanks I have to change mine this will help my decision 😊

[@handmadebylubomira]

Hi there! Oh I'm so glad. There are a few more models out there now and I've even added one more to my collection... sad I know lol. You may want to also checkout a rotary blade trimmer from Fiskars to weigh your options. Anyway, thank you so much for watching and good luck on your search. Let me know which you end up with :)

[@vestamcdonald7238]

Thanks for the review. Did you know that Fiskars replaces broken products or parts of their products? Call them about the trimmer that you dropped. They may send you a part or a whole trimmer.

[@handmadebylubomira]

Thank you for viewing. And thank you for the tip. I'll definitely look into it, but it's been a while since my last purchase.

[@Rosie-mz4bx]

I recently found the fiskars with aluminum guard at Ross for $12. I love the wide base. But do you know where to get the blades or what there called? Thanks

[@handmadebylubomira]

Oh my gosh what a great deal. I know Michael's and Walmart used to carry them, but you can find them on Amazon as well. I believe it's the "I" size, but don't quote me on that. It's really a great trimmer. I've gotten the rotary one since then, but it's very similar.

[@kathyehlert6389]

I really like the StampinUp trimmer. It seems to have all the features you liked.

[@handmadebylubomira]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'll have to take a look for myself. Thanks for watching.

[@diyallthings]

Now I know what to order. Thanks

[@handmadebylubomira]

I'm glad that you found it helpful. Thank you for watching. I hope you share what you decide to order. Have a great day!

[@lauraburgess1534]

Great video! So glad I found your channel 🙂

[@handmadebylubomira]

I'm happy you liked the video and so grateful and blessed to have you joined me in my little happy place 😊❤

[@sarahbarnes3051]

What trimmer or cutter do you recommend for long-term use for sublimination paper? I am no good at cutting in a straight line with a scissors or rotary cutter. I also used a trimmer and its still fairly new and it just rips the paper while trying to cut the paper.

[@handmadebylubomira]

Hi there. Thanks for watching and your question. which trimmers have your had? I've had most of my trimmers for a few months is not longer. As I mentioned in the video, my problems unusually came from not finding replacement parts too easily. Otherwise I switched because of preference or comfort of use. I really enjoy using the Fiskar ones. They are reasonable in price, often on sale, and you can get coupons for the craft stores that carry them. I find that their product is really solid and replacement blades are easy to get. I still use my Fiskars mostly, but do switch to the Tim Holtz one from time to time for quick strip cutting. Now as for the style, this is more preference and really project centered - in other words what are you using it for? larger projects that require you to make big cuts or small ones? Paper unfortunately dulls blades and rather quickly so if the paper is tearing, it most likely is due to the blade. There could also be a fault with the trimmer itself. It hard for me to say. I hope this helps and good luck.

[@chicachatzis]

excellent video, I as well have about 7 trimmers and just got the new dressmycraft, not sure if I will keep it yet. I really have not found one that I really love. 💙

[@handmadebylubomira]

It's not so easy to find the perfect fit. I think it's because it's such an important tool in the crafting process. Lots of luck with the search. And thank you for watching.

[@janeulness2119]

I had a co worker cut herself really bad with a guillotine trimmer, I love the metal rod fiskars,

[@handmadebylubomira]

Oh no! I hope she was okay. Guillotine trimmers can be scary and I definitely do not recommend them with little ones around. I'm a fan of the Fiskars too, definitely a solid choice. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing.

[@jackarentphotography9822]

Which style trimmer do you think is best for cutting a sheet of duplicate wallet photographs? I’m not sure if the slide trimmer allows you to easily see where the blade will line up with with the guide rail at the end of the cut. Your thoughts?

[@handmadebylubomira]

Such a great question. In my experience, I have used a guillotine trimmer to cut sheets of photo while working as an editor of year books. I found it to be pretty accurate. With a slide trimmer, I'd definitely look for a self sharpening one. This will help in preventing snags due to dull blades. As for lining things up, I tend to use the ruler and measurements to get the best results rather than just the blade rail on slider trimmer. There are also trimmers (although these are pricey) with laser guides to show where they are going to cut. So, I think that both types would work and there are models out there that will make the job easier, but it depends on the budget. Hope this helps.

[@LollyPalooza]

great review

[@handmadebylubomira]

Thank you for taking the time to watch the video. I truly appreciate it and I hope it added value or insight to your creative experience.

[@saralynnroze01]

I have the trimmer with the aluminum arm and mine is broken in the same place. It came that way. I use it every day also but I need to replace the blades and can’t find them anywhere because I have no idea what blade it uses. I think I’m going to have to buy a whole new trimmer just because I can’t find blades :(

[@handmadebylubomira]

Replacement parts can be a real pain to replace, but I noticed that many companies are creating universal designs with the same blade systems in newer models of trimmers. A quick tip, when you do get your new trimmer before throwing out the packaging with all the information, put a sticker label on the bottom of your trimmer with the blade model number on it or write in Sharpie directly on the trimmer that way you'll always know what blade to get. Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate the support.

[@saralynnroze01]

@@handmadebylubomira yes I’ll have to do that because I have no idea what blade this one takes. It feels so wasteful to get rid of the whole trimmer because of that but 🤷‍♀️

[@lanaeh3685]

Do you notice that your fiskars ones don’t have accurate measurements? I’ll trim a card base and score it and there’s almost always about 1/8” off. I thought maybe it was just the one I had so I purchased a different fiskars one and still have the same problem

[@handmadebylubomira]

Yes, I have noticed a little discrepancy and it happens most often when I am creating card bases, like you. In my everyday crafting however, I'm usually not really measuring anything but rather going by visual aesthetics. For example when I'm making a sentiment strip, my words are already on the paper and I'm just trimming away the overhang. I'm more concerned with the straightness of the cut and I don't really need the measurement. I also tend to use pencil markings to mark my cuts and that i usually do on my work surface away from the trimmer. I guess it all depends on what you need it for and how you are crafting. The small discrepancy hasn't stopped me from using the Firskar and I'd still say it is one of my favorite trimmers. If it bothers you that much, try scoring the paper using a scoring board instead. I don't think anyone will notice the small difference in your lovely and thoughtful handmade card. And if they do notice and say something, Well then they do not deserve a handmade piece of artwork from you. You just put them on the Dollar tree card list :) Have a great week and thanks for watching.

[@DoyaliZingaro]

would the fiskars deluxe with aluminum cut rail cut cardboard and 110-lb thick/heavy cardstock? thank you for your video!

[@handmadebylubomira]

Hi there. Thanks for the question. My answer is based on my own usage, so please keep that in mind. That trimmer definitely cuts 110 lbs cardstock, I use that for my card bases. As for cardboard, I think it all depends on the type and thickness of the cardboard. It may have trouble with the cardboard that has the wavy core (moving boxes and such) because of the thick fluffy consistency of the material but it should cut through cardboard like cereal box packaging with a sharp blade, one, maybe two if its not dense, at a time. I'd have replacement blades on hand since those types of paper dull blades quickly. Hope that helps

[@DoyaliZingaro]

@@handmadebylubomira very helpful!!! i'm new to card making & your video has helped me choose a trimmer! thank you, lubomira!

[@handmadebylubomira]

@@DoyaliZingaro how exciting! Cardmaking is such a special hobby. It's very rewarding. I'm so happy I could help. Happy crafting!

[@sarahbarnes3051]

I've gotten a couple trimmers and they don't last long at all. I've used the. Maybe 50 times over a month period.

[@Aenylayce]

Hey girl!! Thanks for the video! Does the Fiskars® Card Making Bypass Paper Trimmer or the Tim Hultz prints up to 12 papers at a time?

[@handmadebylubomira]

I hope you found it helpful. So it could be me, but I've never had much luck with trimmers when cutting more than a few pieces of paper at a time, unless it was one of those scary industrial trimmer I had in school when I taught. Copy paper and light weight paper usually work, but anything thicker gets snagged in the Fiskars or the blade isn't thick enough to handle that many pieces. I'd say 5 is really the limit. As for the Tim Hultz, I find smaller guillotine trimmers sometimes lack the momentum to cut thicker bundles of paper. They don't have the space to really get a good swing for gravity to help. Now, I can't speak for how the larger model would work, but I imagine it would capable of handling more paper at a time. Happy trimmer hunting.

[@Aenylayce]

@@handmadebylubomira thank you!!!

[@handmadebylubomira]

@@Aenylayce my pleasure 😊

[@maryhall1181]

Thank you :)

[@handmadebylubomira]

No problem 😊Hope it helps!

[@bngr_bngr]

Have you tried the Dahle trimmers?

[@handmadebylubomira]

No, I'm not familiar with that brand.

[@jennifers8843]

I bet I have every trimmer ever made and they all have issues 😬

[@handmadebylubomira]

Oh no! I'm sorry. I guess that's just the life of a crafter. I've never really found the "perfect" supply, weather it's trimmer or other, however I find that sometimes combining two types of products brings me closer to "perfect". Here's to happy hunting for that trimmer! Thanks so much for stopping and sharing.