HFS(R) Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter Commercial Metal Base (A3-17'')

The guillotine cuts through approx 3cm. It requires some effort but has now done about 30 books of this size without loss of sharpness. Two minor issues I've had to work around: 1. Books tend to warp a little whilst being cut, so I tend to break them into 2 thinner sections to reduce the effect 2. The last few pages don't cut cleanly, hence the scissors in the attached photo. I've tried putting scrap paper underneath the books, but that makes so much mess! Overall, very pleased.

Quite clunky and difficult to use and the blade was blunt very quickly

This device cant cut straight lines or edges at 90deg. Very poor response from maker who just ran down the 28 day return clock.

Used 2 or 3 times and the holding door does not hold level so paper moves causing squint and uneven cuts. Return postage offered was £20 less than it costs to return the item. Still awaiting refunds.

This cutter is a fantastic tool for anyone who needs precise and efficient paper cutting on a larger scale. The cutting blade is sharp and cuts cleanly through multiple sheets of paper with ease. I also appreciate the safety features, like the guard rail, which adds an extra layer of protection during use. Setting up the paper alignment is simple thanks to the clear grid and markings on the base. Overall, this paper cutter is a solid investment for anyone needing a durable, high-capacity cutting tool. Highly recommended for offices, schools, or crafting enthusiasts!

muy buena pero es mas para oficina es grande y pesa

Absolutely love this product. Its super easy to assemble, as you only need to slide the lever handle on. I'm a pretty small woman, but the handle is easy to pull down with minimal effort. So far I've cut through a few ~160 page books, and its been extremely easy, smooth, and consistent. It's a pretty large unit, and a heavy one (~40 lbs). The weight itself isn't an issue, but paired with the size makes it a little cumbersome to move around. The blade is super sharp, and cuts beautifully. I haven't had it long enough to experience any dulling of the blade, but I've also read that a good way to sharpen guillotine blades is to cut through tinfoil with it-- something to try? All in all, wonderful product and I'm very happy I invested in this! Sorry for the instagram video, its the only one I had on hand of using this cutter!

I cannot get over how huge this thing is. lol It is GINORMOUS. Be sure to measure before you purchase this, because I didn't and wasn't expecting it to be so big - not a negative or a positive, just surprising! I've used it several times now and I'm really happy with it, though! It DOES come with oil on it to keep the blade from rusting, but my Husband used brake cleaner to clean all the oil off before we ever even used it and I never had any problems with any oil getting on my paper. I'm not a huge fan of using it on 1 item (I sell cards, so I tried cutting them with it), because it's super awkward with just 1 or 2. It's definitely made for multiple items, and I highly recommend pulling the handle QUICKLY to get the best cut. But it cuts straight, which makes me really happy, as most cutters I have tried always seem to be off! And it cuts through an entire stack of paper like a hot knife through butter. I'm really happy with this cutter, even if I don't know where to put it and have it awkwardly situated on my desk. lol I recommend it!

本体がかなり頑丈で、よく切れます。 全紙を半切に切断するのに使用しています。画仙紙は折り畳まれているため、ずれやすく少しコツがいります。枚数を少なめの10枚程度、押さえはしっかりすることで、きれいに切れました。 半端なサイズも半紙に裁断したりと、便利です。 置く場所さえ確保できれば、とてもオススメの商品です！

Good cutter for the price -- even though I'm on my 2nd one. One problem is the packaging -- this cutter is heavy, and the winder on the paper compression bar sticks out. Though there is some styrofoam in the area, it's not enough for this sturdy part to survive rough handling -- my first cast iron handle was broken in half and the 8mm hardened steel shaft was bent -- not sure from what height this unit would have to be dropped to accomplish that, but FedEx managed it. Bottom line, this needs to be a user-installed part. To Amazon's credit, they picked up the broken cutter and I had a new one in less than a week. So save your packaging! until you check out your unit. Other users have complained that the handle on the winder comes off because an inner part breaks in half. It's not broken. Find the two pieces of plastic and put then together in the slot on the winder, then shove the handle back on. It's not the best design, but it works -- just don't pull on the handle, or it will come off. Finally to the cutter. The directions are almost non-existent, and those that are there are a laughable, unintelligible translation from Chinese. A real hoot. Basically follow these rules: 1) Only one set of hands on the cutter, period. 2) Use in good light. 3) Raise the compression bar enough to insert your sheaf, sheets, or book 4) Align the intended cut with the blade 5) Lower the compression bar enough to keep paper from moving. 6) Release the latch, pull on the handle, then re-raise the handle until it latches. Voila. I use this cutter to de-spine books and manuals for scanning. It chomps through anything I can get under the bar -- perhaps an inch-and-a-half -- like butter, and produces a clean cut. I have scanned a hundred thousand pages using this cutter. For the record, I use the cutter without the plastic safety shield -- it's much easier to see what I'm doing -- but reinstall the shield when the cutter isn't in use: the blade is sharp!. I can add that I took the first cutter apart trying to repair it on my own. I liked the engineering I saw. There's nothing "cheap" about this cutter for the price. Good luck with yours.