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Old 06-25-2013, 05:13 PM
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A friend found this in a box of fabric that she bought from a garage sale. Neither of us could figure out what it is. Another friend thought that it might be something used for cropping photography? Any thoughts?
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Old 06-25-2013, 05:23 PM
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i think it would be used to cut a circle in the mat around a picture so that it can be framed
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Old 06-25-2013, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnNan View Post
i think it would be used to cut a circle in the mat around a picture so that it can be framed
I completely agree.
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Old 06-25-2013, 06:13 PM
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It is. I have a mat cutter for scrapbooking.
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Old 06-25-2013, 06:31 PM
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It looks like it is used to cut cardboard mats for picture framing.
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Old 06-25-2013, 07:23 PM
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The box states that it cuts up to 20" circles. That's what I was wondering. My largest scrapbook is a 15" book. Are there larger ones out there? That's why my friend thought it would be for cutting photography mats for larger photography projects, but I wasn't sure.
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Old 06-25-2013, 08:44 PM
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The box states that it cuts up to 20" circles. That's what I was wondering. My largest scrapbook is a 15" book. Are there larger ones out there? That's why my friend thought it would be for cutting photography mats for larger photography projects, but I wasn't sure.
I think your friend is right. It's designed to cut circles and ovals out of matts, then the matts are used in frames with portraits under them. My MIL used to work in a frame shop and she used tools such as these.
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Old 06-26-2013, 02:53 AM
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Yes, it is for cutting mat boards for pictures. I have one that I don't think I've ever used!
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Old 06-26-2013, 06:06 AM
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According to Amazon it is:
Logan Model 201 Oval and Circle Mat Cutter
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List Price: $63.95
Price: $42.96
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I have one It is used to cut a circle in the mat around a picture so that it can be framed
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