This 442 Dahle Premium Trimmer is a heavy use trimmer with a 20.1" cutting length designed for studio and business use. From an individual sheet to mat board, this trimmer is a reliable tool that will serve you well for many years. The high capacity trimmer features a self-sharpening blade that helps ensure a neat, straight and precise cut.

The square guide rod holds the paper in proper alignment while the auto clamp keeps it firmly grasped. The cutting surface is marked in imperial and metric markings and is supported by a rugged metal base. For added convenience, the adjustable backstop fits on either side of the trimmer.

High Capacity Trimmer    Self-Sharpening Blade    Auto Paper Clamp    Adjustable Backstop    Imperial and Metric Measurements    Wall Mountable

Blade is enclosed in a plastic safety housing

Blade cuts in either direction

Rated for trimming mat board

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. will this cut felt pieces?

A: The Dahle 507 Personal Rotary Trimmer is ideal for cutting paper, photos, and cardstock.

Q: 2. Does this product offer opto-isolation from input to output?

A: Unfortunately Atlona does not disclose this information, nor mention it in their product specifications.

Q: 3. Do the guide bars on the left and right sides adjust? Or are they fixed? And can you completely remove the guide with red button? That will be in the way of how I envision working.

A: The left guide bar can be moved and/or removed. The right guide can be removed too but it would not be recommended. The right guide holds the paper down to ensure a straight and clean cut.

Q: 4. I like to mount my photos on thin foam board. Can this unit do this?

A: No, it cannot. The Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer (51") listed above is intended for cutting paper and paper-like materials (such as photographs and card stock) up to 12 pages thick. It is not designed for use with mounting photos on foam board.

Q: 5. Does this cutter allow for the blade to be lifted and then start cutting in the middle of the paper for creating mattes?

A: Unfortunately, the blade cannot be lifted.

Q: 6. I like this cutter. Only question, is it self sharpening?

A: This cutter has 7 41/2* B&H customer reviews so other people like it too. However, an extensive search did not find any mention of the blade being self sharpening.

Q: 7. Is blade self-sharpening?

A: There is NO blade. It is just a piece of metal and it cuts paper due to its weight. This is not good for cutting canvas - not even a single sheet simply because there is no blade. Even if you were to put your finger and apply pressure - don't worry, you will not bleed because the edge is not sharp either.

Q: 8. Will this cut for 4 ply matboard?

A: Yes. Unit can cut twenty 80gm sheets of paper or 2mm. 4-ply is around 1.5mm

Q: 9. Where is the Dahle 554 manufactured?

A: As per our records, the Dahle 554 is manufactured in the Czech Republic. Please note this is subject to change at any time.

Q: 10. Will this trimmer cut through 3/16+ inch foam board?

A: Unfortunately, this trimmer cannot cut 3/16" foam board.