X-ACTO Heavy Duty 12" Laser Trimmer (26234)

by X-Acto

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 20 x 6.5 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000GOYEX4
• Item model number: 26234
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,826 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
  • #29 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Cutting & Measuring Devices > Paper Trimmers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Heavy Duty 12" Laser Trimmer. X-ACTO hardened steel blade. X-ACTO perpetual edge self sharpening system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X-Cellent, March 10, 2009

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Wing Fat - See all my reviews

This review is from: X-ACTO Heavy Duty 12" Laser Trimmer (26234) (Office Product)

I like to do paper crafts and have tried several different paper cutters over the years. This is the best cutter I have ever used.

I was concerned the laser feature would just be a gimmick, but it's not--it is dead-on accurate and makes lining up cuts completely fool-proof. The laser system turns off automatically to save batteries, and they thoughtfully included a set of AAA batteries in the box.

The main surface has a subtle non-stick feel to it which helps make lining up the paper easy and precise. The surface has a useful grid with markings for common paper sizes. There's a full ruler at the top of the unit which is also handy. The arm mechanism feels smooth and cuts are perfectly straight.

Another reviewer complained that this unit is made from plastic but I like that it is lightweight; it makes it easier to carry around, and it still feels very sturdy. There is a rubberized handle on the side that makes it easy to carry (be careful not to pick the unit up by the cutting handle because it could inadvertently come unlatched).

I have been using this cutter for a couple of weeks now and couldn't be happier. It's a little on the expensive side, but for precise, straight-line cuts I don't think there's anything better.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for the money, November 25, 2008

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D. Hargreaves (Callahan, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-ACTO Heavy Duty 12" Laser Trimmer (26234) (Office Product)

I Bought this trimmer to cut holiday cards and to make my own business cards and it works very well for these projects. I wasn't sure if I would use the laser, but have found it to be a very useful feature for making multiple cuts on one piece of paper, such as business cards. The laser has an adjustment feature but I found it to be dead on right out of the box.

My only concern would be that this trimmer is made entirely out of plastic. It is very light weight and probably would not stand up to hard use, such as in a busy office. But for what I use it for it is excellent.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too flimsy for heavy use, March 29, 2009

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E. Ng (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-ACTO Heavy Duty 12" Laser Trimmer (26234) (Office Product)

The laser alignment is very helpful, but this plastic version does not hold up to heavy usage. I've gone through two already, and each has lasted maybe 9 months. The parts that control the laser light switching on and off are extremely sensitive and can be easily dislodged permanently if you accidentally push the cutting lever down too hard. If that happens, that's the end of the trimmer. Very disappointing considering the cost. I am trying out the wood base version (which only costs about $6 more on amazon) to see if it holds up better.