CARL 12210 Bidex heavy-duty rotary trimmer, 14-1/2 x 22 base, 12 cut

by Carl

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 14.2 x 3.2 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AE67Y
• Item model number: 12210
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,994 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #20 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Cutting & Measuring Devices > Paper Trimmers > Rotary Trimmers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The CARL Bidex Heavy Duty Rotary Trimmer is an ideal choice for most demanding commercial and domestic projects. The trimmer features a patented locking rail mechanism that holds paper firmly in place while a premium carbide blade ensures an accurate cut. Able to cut up to 30 sheets of standard 20-pound paper at once, the trimmer also features an adjustable magnetic paper gauge that makes repetitive cuts simple and easy. Other features include an alignment grid, ruler, a pre-calibrated base, and preset measurements for common sizes. The trimmer is able to cut mat board, card stock, plastic sheets, 1/8-inch foam board, and many more common materials. With a handy storage compartment for extra blades and cutting mats, this trimmer comes with a Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty (warranty excludes blade and cutting mats).

Product Description

The choice for the most demanding trimming projects. The patented locking rail mechanism holds paper firmly in place while the premium carbide blade ensures an accurate cut. Cuts up to 30 sheets. Adjustable magnetic paper gauge is great for making repetitive cuts. Durable metal base is calibrated and features alignment grid, ruler and preset measurements for common-sized items. Cuts mat board, card stock, plastic sheets, 1/8" foam board, etc. Features a handy storage compartment for extra blades and cutting mats. Manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty (excludes blade and cutting mats). All sheet capacities are based on 20-lb. bond.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cuts paper like a hot knife through butter, April 17, 2009

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K. Lomeli - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CARL 12210 Bidex heavy-duty rotary trimmer, 14-1/2 x 22 base, 12 cut (Kitchen)

I was looking for a paper trimmer that could handle the demands of cutting accurately through several sheets of cardstock without frustration and I found it. I wanted to be able to cut multiple pieces of paper of large and small sizes.
The last reviewer made the comment that you have to take a couple of extra steps. No big deal, In fact this is a positive feature. You lift up a lever to elevate the cutting blade rail and push it back down to lock it into place. That brief extra step locks up to 8 pieces of thick textured cardstock in place without any shifting of the cardstock, and with little effort. This total thickness of the cardstock was 1/8th of an inch. I found that I could cut 4 pieces of thick textured cardstock in one very smooth effortless movement. If I put 8 pieces down it took one push forward and one back and to cut through all of them. Someone with fairly severe arthritis would find all of this easy to do. SO MUCH BETTER than my Fiskars rotary cutter. The magnetic paper guage did a good job of blocking the paper at the length I wanted. I found that I could use it to cut a piece of paper as short as 1 3/4 inch. The trimmer is sturdy and has well defined markings in both english and metric measurements. It also has marked areas for various photo and paper sizes. The trimmer has it's instructions in a picture form right on the platform and has a storage area for extra blades and cutting mats. It comes with an extra cutting blade, perforating blade and cutting mat. I will be giving away 3 paper trimmers and enjoying this one for a very long time. If you are more than a casual scrapbooker this trimmer is for you.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good product, April 6, 2009

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M. Henry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CARL 12210 Bidex heavy-duty rotary trimmer, 14-1/2 x 22 base, 12 cut (Kitchen)

We like the new cutter purchased to replace the Carl personal use model we had for several years. The Heavy duty model takes two additional steps (locking/engaging and unlocking/disengaging the blade) but is well worth getting used to because it cuts more paper and efficiently. Thank you.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CARL 12210 rotary trimmer, August 9, 2010

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Deacun - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CARL 12210 Bidex heavy-duty rotary trimmer, 14-1/2 x 22 base, 12 cut (Kitchen)

I was looking for a trimmer that would trim my booklets and decided on this one because of the features and especially because of the 5 star reviews. I am very pleased and well satisfied with the heavy construction and performance. The booklets I am trimming are 9 sheets of 24 # paper folded in half giving equivalent of 18 sheets 24 #.

The locking bar holds the paper securely in position. The inch scales along the edge seem to be very accurate. Rather than push down with a lot of pressure on the cutting head, I make 3 - 4 passes with lighter pressure. This will also lengthen the life of the cutting strip under the blade. The cutting strip can be reversed when it is worn and also turned over, giving the equivalent of 4 strips, since it is off-centered. There is also a spare strip & 2 extra blades provided, 1 regular blade and 1 perforating blade.

I highly recommend this cutter.