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Review on πŸ”ͺ Dahle 550 Professional 14-Inch Rotary Trimmer: 20 Sheet Capacity, Self-Sharpening, Dual Guide Bar, Automatic Clamp - German Engineered Paper Cutter by Amanda Castillo

Revainrating 4 out of 5

great for single cuts

So I bought it to crop photos for frames etc. It works great for that. Cutting multiple sheets of paper. Not very good. I've had issues with multiple sheets of paper or photos shifting while being cut, I think it's mostly because the clamping mechanism wasn't that tight. If I gently hold a few photos tightly together and press them against the board, they usually cut well, but overall I find it safer to cut one at a time. For single cuts, this does a really good job. I've cropped about 400 photos to it and it's still as sharp as it was then. I have read complaints about whiteboard line erasing and I understand why they are only drawn. They are actually a bit raised (you can feel them) from the color but mine is fine so far. The machine is also lightweight, making it easy to move around. The only downside to the weight is that you have to make sure it's standing firmly on a table or flat surface so the rubber feet don't slide over it and it doesn't move when you're using it. Not a big deal, but compared to the old thick wooden paper guillotines, this one can slip a bit if you're not careful. Generally highly recommended for cropping photos and single sheets, not recommended if you need to crop multiple sheets at once. non-slip so it won't move when you use it. It's OK, but compared to the old thick wooden paper guillotines, this one can slip a bit if you're not careful. Generally highly recommended for cropping photos and single sheets, not recommended if you need to crop multiple sheets at once. non-slip so it won't move when you use it. Not a big deal, but compared to the old thick wooden paper guillotines, this one can slip a bit if you're not careful. Generally highly recommended for cropping photos and single sheets, not recommended if you need to crop multiple sheets at once. This one can slip a bit if you're not careful. Generally highly recommended for cropping photos and individual sheets, not recommended when you need to cut multiple sheets at once. This one can slip a bit if you're not careful. Generally highly recommended for cropping photos and single sheets, not recommended if you need to crop multiple sheets at once.

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • No power

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June 03, 2023
Not useful for US users!
May 13, 2023
great for single cuts
April 12, 2023
great for single cuts
April 04, 2023
Truly Excellent!
December 18, 2022
Well built, precise trimmer