5.26.2008

Circle cutter update


Thanks to all for your input regarding my circle cutter dilemma. After doing a little research, I ended up going with the Fiskars Circle Cutter (photo credit). For anyone who might be interested, here are my reasons for selecting this cutter, ranked according to my personal requirements:

1. It uses a custom measuring system for the selection of circle sizes, instead of a predetermined channel system like the Coluzzle and EK Success Circle Scissor. I can easily achieve my 1/16th inch mats in any size I might need, which makes it really versatile to use with stamps, punches, or just on its own.

2. It is extremely compact and easy to store, no larger than a large handheld punch. In fact, I keep it in an Iris Mini Chest drawer with all of my other shape punches.

3. The price! It was considerably (33%) cheaper than the EK Success Circle Scissor. And while it doesn't beat the original price of the Coluzzle (single template)... with a coupon, it definitely comes close! ;)

4. It cuts circles (from as small as 1 inch) up to 8 inches in diameter. The Coluzzle (that I have - I know there were larger ones available once upon a time) and the EK Success Circle Scissor only go up to 6 inches.

Overall, I have been very pleased with this tool. It was a little awkward at first, but after only two practice circles, I got the hang of it and my circles came out flat - no curled edges - and perfectly symmetrical. I hope this info helps someone! Thanks for stopping by today. :)





4 comments:

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

Thanks for the review Lisa!
Now, how does this baby work? Do you calibrate it, or does it go into a series of different templates?

Have a great day...

Tami H said...

Ooooh! Very cool, chica! I don't have a circle cutting tool myself, mainly because I didn't know which one to get. I'm so glad you shared this! And I just hafta laugh...did yaou see the Hero challenge this week? LOL! :)

Jacynthe said...

Lisa,
this is what I use except I have the old model ( I bought it almost 10 years ago). I still use it and it works great! Happy circle cutting :)

Sue McGettigan said...

Yep, I'm a fan of this dear old thing too - had it forever :) I use punches for standard sizes, and this tool for custom sizes.

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