DIY CREW 18 Inch Paper Roll Dispenser and Cutter for Kraft, Butcher Paper

***Update: My previous review was a 1-star review. The product had serious issues that included a bendy blade, a serrated edge that shredded paper, and the fact that it required me to use two hands to make cuts. After posting my original review I returned the item without contacting the seller. After seeing my review, they actually reached out to me and put in an amazing effort to fix my issues, going above and beyond. Good customer service goes a long way in making a product worth the cost and in this case, they took this product from a 1 to a 5-star item. After reaching out to me and letting me know they saw and read my review, they noted the issues that I mentioned and worked super hard to fix them. They talked with their design team and ended up sending me different blades as well as a new base to test it out on. They sent me two types of blades, a serrated and a flat. I’ve attached a photo showing the three blades. The furthest to the left is the new serrated, the middle is the original blade that shipped with the unit, and the right is the flat blade. As you can see, the original blade is hollow in the center which led to the bending. The new blades are super high-quality, sturdy and durable. I ended up using the flat blade as it’s a better fit for my needs. The flat blade gives me crisp and clean lines. I’ve attached a photo of a tear that I made with the flat blade installed. I was able to make the tear with a single hand and it came out perfectly. If you’re looking for a product that has amazing customer service behind it and a really high-quality product that will last a lifetime, this is it. I’ll leave my original review posted below, but my mind has completely been changed and I’m in love with this product now. ***Original Review: I ordered this paper roll cutter to use for trimming large rolls of butcher paper for sublimation. It does not work for my needs at all. The serrated cutter doesn’t gently cut the paper in a small zigzag pattern; it shreds the paper like shark teeth about a quarter inch deep. I’ve attached photos of the “best” cut I was able to get. Most of the practice cuts I attempted all ended with the paper tearing around ¾ of the way down the page. The only way to stop the paper from tearing is to hold down the bar the entire time you’re using it. This means that it can only be used with two hands. Half the point of getting a paper roll cutter is that you can do it with one hand. This defeats the purpose. For the current price of around $43, I was expecting this cutter to be well made with high-quality and sturdy materials. Admittedly, the base is sturdy, but the serrated cutting blade is flimsy and bends easily. After repeated use, I can only imagine it would permanently bend and become unusable. Putting this together isn’t difficult and can easily be done by a single person with only a screwdriver. Unfortunately, a lot of putting it together requires you to look at the photos of the product and use a little imagination. The instructions are awful and the included photos are difficult to make out. It doesn’t mention blade orientation or attaching the non-slip feet at all. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this paper cutter to anyone. It does hold large rolls and the base is sturdy, but at best it’s an expensive paper roll holder. The cutting blade is useless, bends, and shreds and rips the paper far more often than cutting it. You can’t use it with a single hand and it’s more expensive than other options available without any added functionality.

I got this paper roll dispenser for my small banner business, and it’s honestly been really helpful for keeping materials organized and easier to work with. The size works well for larger paper rolls without constantly shifting around while cutting. One thing I noticed right away is that it has a nice heaviness and weight to it, which helps keep it stable during use instead of feeling flimsy or cheap. The material also feels fairly sturdy and thick enough to handle regular crafting or business use without bending easily. It made measuring and cutting paper for banners much more convenient and less messy overall. If you do a lot of crafting, packaging, bulletin boards, or banner work, this is definitely a useful setup to have.

This was well packaged, high quality metal (not flimsy at all!!), easy to assemble, and sturdy. Cuts great! Very happy with this, and it holds a huge 1200’ roll of paper! Even came with extra screw and rubber feet.

Well made unit. Easy to assemble. Paper tears kind of ok some times, other times it just rips at an angle. Maybe I just need more practice. As a plus, extra hardware is included in case you drop a screw and can't find it. Mine is wall mounted.

Bought this dispenser to be helpful in laying out laminate which I put on stickers/decals that I sell. The laminate comes in a 150' large role and I wasn't sure if it would fit, or even be handy for my use. Took me less than 5 minutes to assemble it ... the rubber tabs work great for holding it steady on my workbench. This dispenser does exactly what I need it to do and I highly recommend it. Very good construction and the width is perfect for the 12" rolls that I need it for.

Use this for my art studio. Works well. The thicker the paper the better it rips cleanly.

I like the assembled unit vs assembly of others I’ve tried. While it does show wall mount it isn’t ideal for this as the cutter is located on the rear, not front, of the unit and there is no way to change that as rolls would fall out if reversed so that is a bummer as tearing the paper is tough when backwards. I wanted a wall mount versus table top to save space for my workshop. now that said it does work better than others I’ve tried with the larger diameter bulk rolls and the rear facing tearing wouldn’t be an issue if the serrated teeth were sharp but they are powder coated over and very dull so when trying to cut the paper it isn’t as simple and pulling to tear otherwise I get tears off line and all over the place so I have to be extra careful to full and then tear standing right over the unti and by going slow. I wish the teeth were sharp and this wouldn't be an issue like with other units I’ve tested.

Well made and easy to assemble.!

Had to order this from the States. Took a few weeks to arrive. It only fits 30cm wide rolls. Anything larger won't fit. This is solid and holds the paper well. The spring grip is very strong. The blade is not really a blade. Its just a very smooth straight edge. Doesn't move when you tear the paper off. My only gripe - and its a minor one, is that you have to manually move the paper roll to get an edge after the previous cut. No biggie. This can be wall mounted (fixings come included) but I keep mine on my work table.

Feel like a butcher, great product and price

Works really well, sturdy and well-made for the price. I use this for cutting paper for wrapping bouquets and it takes so much less time than cutting the paper with scissors. It's made bouquet-making SO much more efficient.

Tho product works excellent

Good system for paper dispensing. Two cutting bars.