I have the accuquilt Go and love it. Now I decided to sell it so I can upgrade to the sizzix BSP which cuts bigger and more layers. I don't have any waste at all. In fact many times I have about 1/4" waste when using it which is nothing and it is fast. I cut all my strips with it especially 2 1/5" then if I need 2 1/5" squares I turn the strip and cut the other way so u can get at least a hundred squares in one cut. It is an awesome cutter once you learn how to use it.