Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mat Cutter

For someone who has never attempted to frame anything with matte boards, I was concerned that this would be a difficult and complicated task. However, I just couldn't accept the fee that Hobby lobby and Michaels wanted to charge to frame a project of mine (I wanted 2 different colored matte boards and the project amounted to $200). Once I got the tool, I familiarized myself with it, however, I should have spent more time doing practice cuts to get a more accurate feel for where the cuts are done. My first project had a few glitches, however to save $200 for one project, it was definitely acceptable. My second project looks better than the first and I am now on my third project. Needless to say, now that I have it figured out, the projects look almost as good as professionally done. If I had taken my 3 projects to one of those places, I would be out $600, but because of this tool, I have only spent about $300 (including matte boards and other miscellaneous tools). It is quite simple to do and well worth the effort. Just make sure to change out your blades once dull and to buy the matte boards in bulk if you plan on doing several projects, it is cheaper. It is also easier to buy the matte boards according to the size of frame you want to use, it makes the entire process easier.

I cut perfect mats right out of the box. The cutter was perfectly calibrated and easy to assemble. I used the straight cutter to trim the matboard and bevel cutter to cut the opening. I also cut the mounting board to size. Looks great on my watercolors. There are several YouTube tutorials available for this model if you are new to cutting mats. I had a gallery and custom framing business for years and do have experience, this cutter cuts as well as my very large 60” professional (heavy, not portable) cutter. Perfect for my own artwork. And very portable. Highly recommend.

I am a total amateur. It took me a bit and some practice, but I finally think I have the hang of this thing in less than two days. It’s important to make one single cut and go all the way through. It’s very difficult to cut on the same line if it did not go all the way through the first time. I love the freedom it gives me to cut my own mattes, even double mattes. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.

For cutting mats to frame photos, this item is so much better than trying to cut with a straight edge and an hobby knife. We even did double mats that came out perfect. There is a bit of a learning curve, so buy extra mat material and be patient as you get the hang of it.

I love this cutter. Easy to use and precise.I was looking to buy 7 custom sized mats. It was going to cost $200. With this cutter, I’ve cut a couple dozen mats. Great buy!

I’ve been able to cut some pretty complicated matting layouts effortlessly. Perfect.

We have growing pile of pieces that we'd like to mat and frame. However, the crazy cost of sending them out has kept the pile from being addressed. This matt cutter is amazing and I was able to turn out a near professional quality double mat on the very first try. Second try, perfect. Be sure to check out youtube videos on how to cut double mats as the included instructions aren't all that great. This model appears to be the best value. They have one that's less expensive but the features on this model are worth the small additional cost. Next step... I have to learn how to cut and assemble quality wooden frames.

This tool is AMAZING, Saving some money now by doing my own matting.