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$100 for a trimmer!?!? Is it worth all that $$??
Join Maymay tonight as she gives an honest comprehensive review of the Tim Holtz Rotary Media Trimmer.
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Thanks for the review. It looks nice but if I paid $100 for a trimmer, I'd want it to make supper too! LOL!
The Cutterpillar trimmer has been around for years. It is self sharpening and I have had mine for at least 10 years and it still works great!!
The Cutterpillar is the best. I have had mine for years. There is no going back after you get one. Never have to change blade.
It's 100% worth the investment. It has a few quirks (as any tool does), and I do still keep my regular trimmer on hand. But it's much sturdier and makes more reliable cuts overall than my other trimmer, and it's safer around my kids because there's no exposed blade.
I watched this and was on the fence, but I now realize I do not need this. Nothing wrong with it and I love that he has made this for the people who will use it, I never would and am saving that 100 bucks for something else!! Thank you for the review!!!
Nope me either, 90 is for the nans6, 10 is for the tinner, mine does a better job
Thank you for your honest personal opinion. I sent mine back, it was not a cutting tool for me. It literally chewed up some of my best card stock. I love my Fiscar rotary blade cutter, just haven’t found another to beat it’s cutting performance. I just wish it wasn’t so bulky and it didn’t take up so much room when unfolded.
That is my favorite as well. I found that the chewing up could be not pushing the rotary blade to the stationary blade. The cutter pillar was the same way and that’s why I sold it. I totally agree about the size as well.
Yeah my Fiskars rotary cutter is the best. The size though means I only break it out when I have to.
I think Tim made this trimmer to be useful to people who cut chipboard a lot, and I really think this would be right up your alley May May! It's for all kinds of papers, but shines when cutting thicker papers and chipboard, so that alone would be great for people who make albums and folios of all kinds.
That makes sense a lot of the stuff he makes with is thicker weight paper. Which I make a lot of folios and use chip board a lot. Maybe I should look into this trimmer.
Thanks for sharing your review. ❤️ I have a WRMK rotary cutter that has a full platform that I absolutely love and compared to it I still like mine better but it is pricey too. I believe I paid around a $100 for it. I don’t think it’s available anymore but it does fold for easy storage but measurements are all lined up and no doubts or confusion to where your cutting. Also VERY sturdy platform. That being said I like Tim Holtz products so I’m sure this is made well and good investment for those wanting to cut thicker paper, etc and does it often enough to warrant price. I agree this would be something nice to consider to have on your wish list as a gift or use their discounts or points in your store if they are members in your club.😊 Blessings and hugs❤️
I bought this trimmer because of its features. I’m not loving the “no mans lands on the ruler” in multiple spots; but I love cutting multiple pieces of cardstock at once with confidence. I have Tim’s full size and small guillotines, along with a Fiskars Surecut and Cricut trimmers. Each has their own purpose.
I have to say I’m ok with not buying this trimmer because I really don’t use chip board enough to spend 100.00 plus tax and shipping. Thank you for sharing:)
“Media cutter” says it all. It’s capable of cutting everything from thin cardstock to chipboard for hand made projects like book and journal covers plus other 3D mixed media projects. Had I known that I’d have bought one in a heart beat back when I created multiple swap groups making a variety of mixed media projects to swap! Cutting with an exacto and a straight edge, then sanding the edge ~ all the work involved just to get the base of a project to where you could build on it. I’m sold! Thanks May May.
I got one and am thrilling with it. It definitely cuts through thicker card than the cutterpillar!
Great review, I knew I was not gonna buy it, but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing out 😊
I have several cutters and FAVORITE of them all is my CUTTERPILLAR PRO ABS
I love that it shows EXACTLY where your cut will be. I'd love to see a comparison of these two.
Thank you so much for all your informative videos ❤
You made me realize something. I'm so used to using guillotines where you don't really see the blade area that I *never* use the guide on the cutting edge of a rotary trimmer, I always line the paper up on the ruler. In other words, if my piece is 8.5" wide and I want a 1/4" strip, I line the left side of the paper up to the 8.25" mark and cut.
I bought one. I have been searching for the paper trimmer that earns the title “favorite “…this is different than any of my other trimmers, and I needed to get used to it. And I love it! I use it for cardstock. I had a piece or two early on the looked jagged along the cut line, then remembered TH said angle the cutter in at the bottom. That solved that problem. Smooth cut every time now. The only downside was when I cut paper between 6&7 inches.- measurements difficult to determine. Took care of that by aligning a ruler under the guard to double check. It is expensive, but I consider an investment to make me happy!
I love it! It cuts straighter than several others I have used to include Creative Memories.
A $100 trimmer better wash my dishes. Lol. Great review!
Looks amazing ,as you said MayMay good for chipboard and thicker papers like!!! Thank you for sharing God Bless hugs Liz..
Thank you so much for this excellent review! I bought this right away and thought it was rubbish. Watching you I realize what I didn’t do right and that is how to hold the cutter in. All my cuts were rough like you shared. Now with this great video I am going back with fresh eyes! Oh I did learn it is always best to cut up like you were doing than drag towards me.
Thank you Maymay for doing this video. I was so wondering if I really needed it being that it was $100 when I just ordered me a circuit one just like yours but now I’ve understood about it and I think I’d like to have another one. Especially for my chipboards.
I love this review! Thank you. It works much like his other cutters with the guillotine method. Metal to metal to stay sharp! It’s on my wish list! Thank you Miss MayMay!
I have a different brand that I paid more for but like you I still need my Fiskers cutter with the wire in it for sitting where I work. I love that I can cut chipboard but what I use rotary the most for is cutting the mag et sheets that I store my dies on, I buy the magnetic air vents at Home Depot. They come 3 to a package and I get three 5 inch wide sheets so that means nine sheets for my magnets. I do have to cut some off the bottom because they are a little longer than I like.
WOW! Great idea thanks and God bless
Great video, Maymay!!
I watched Tim’s live demo and immediately bought it. I have cut so much chip board with this trimmer. I am so glad I have it. And I have 5 other trimmer’s as well.
It’s like sewing machines, no one machine does everything well, and that’s why I have 4 of those and a serger.
I like the idea that it cuts chipboard. That is a feature many trimmers can’t do well.
Sounds like a giant die cut blade. Thanks for sharing.
I have to say, I enjoy your videos so much! I have gone through and watched so many from years ago. I love your energy and sweetness! Thank you so much. I will be purchasing from your store.
I love your channel and your teaching! However, I can not get on board with this. I will keep using my regular trimmer. But that is just me.
Good review as always. However…if I was going to make money with this “hobby”…I might think about it…but I can’t justify that kind of money to send cards throughout the year to family and friends!
I have a paper cutter similar that I picked up for practically "nothing" at a Goodwill and it has replaced almost all of my other cutters. If I didn't already have it, I'd probably get this. What I like is that the "blade" (because there isn't the traditional blade) NEVER has to be replaced!!!
I got mine today and I am obsessed with this tool I had not been able to craft as my old trimmer needed new blades and I couldn’t find any locally so I pulled the trigger and ordered this. I’m so glad I did its awesome.
I am very glad I bought it. I am in the Netherlands and here it is about 80 euros. I use it all the time, love it!
Great review. I have a number of cutters including a rotary blade. I am happy with these purchases and use them for different purposes. I am from Canada so this cutter would cost me about $125 plus shipping. Too expensive for me.
I believe I would enjoy one of those roter cuter.
I have the Tim Holtz Guillotine trimmer and won’t ever go back to a blade. Yes my paper at times is crooked but I’m hand making a card so it doesn’t bother me. I’ve saved a lot of money not buying blades. I do have a rotary trimmer I had before the Guillotine trimmer that I use when I need to cut 12x12 but that is very far and few between.
Great honest review! Because of the insurance of having a straight cut, it has become my main cutter for EVERYTHING!!! 😊
Thank you so much Maymay for all of your research and taking the time to review this trimmer. I have the best tools in my craft room because of you! I truly appreciate your expertise and honesty. Yes, I will order this one❤
Thank you for this review. You do a very good job of reviewing products. You explain features well. I never go away confused. Thank you, thank you!
I agree. This is a great review. It’s obvious that MayMay invested much time and energy into research to present such a great review. Thank you MayMay. ❤❤
I’ve had the Fiskars Bypass Rotary trimmer for several years and have been pleased. I wasn’t impressed by this trimmer until I watched Tim’s demo video and saw him trim chipboard cut like a dream! I bought one and absolutely love how it cuts! Definitely worth it!
I don’t need another trimmer
I don’t need another trimmer
I just need to keep telling myself that 😊
I bought this trimmer because I'm scared of guillotines (don't judge me) and I hate trimmers where blades need to be replaced. Plus curved cuts were an issue. I bought this and apart from the fact that I find it hard to judge where it'll cut exactly I love it. I cut plastic sheets, multiple sheets of watercolor paper, Layered die cuts that are hanging off the side of the card etc. I hope I will never have to buy another trimmer in this lifetime.
Thanks. I have been trying to talk myself into this. hugs, treen😍
Also I love this one for thinner paper. My regular trimmer (Cricut) will catch the edge of thin paper and just chew it up.
Great review Maymay. Covers all of the areas of concern. Thank you.
Thanks for the info!!!
Thank you Maymay.
Answered all my questions so I could make a decision. Thank you very much.
Thank you for the information
Hi Maymay This was a Super Interesting and Magnificent share…..I always love your Presentations of a New Product even if I’m not in the market for it for whatever reason….I’m a BIG Tim Holtz Fan and have OODLES of his products and you definitely gave one Super Incredible Tutorial and Testimony !! I have his Deckle Trimmer and LOVE it I just got his Newest Die cutting Machine and It Spectacular. The Sizzix Big Shot Plus (wore out my Vagabond 2. Literally) You really,REALLY covered anything and everything one could even think of!…..Girl your video and shares always make my day so kiddo here’s to you ☕️ CHEERS a and wishing you a FabYOUlous day!! YOU SO ROCK!!
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Joan Smith
Thank you! This was very helpful! I may get this trimmer.
Thank you for sharing, I was having a time getting it to work for me. ❤
I do have this and I'm ok with it now I've figured out how to use it. I have 2 trimmers with replaceable blades, the orange ones (Fiskars I think) and I am so frustrated with them. One of them the blade space is so loose that every time I lift up the arm the blade goes flying out. The other one the blade arm doesn't lift up properly and I slice my arm on the very sharp blade. I have 2 guillotine trimmers and I feel that they need sharpening, I get a lot of bent paper. I miss the blade trimmer that I used to have. Bought it in the early 2000s and I only recently needed to replace the blade.
Thank you for always sharing honest and knowledgeable tutorials!!!
I'm not spending $100. On a trimmer, not with the shape our country in..
Thanks for the thorough review. I just bought one less than a week ago (I found a good sale price. I didn't even know you sell it) to replace my large, heavy guillotine cutter (office type). This much lighter (easily moved), takes up less table space, & can cut from bottom edge. I'll still be using my slide trimmer (Fiskars) for details.
Thanks for great video !!
Maymay, Thank you for your review of this. I had been thinking about getting this trimmer. 😊
Thank you for reviewing this cutter very helpful thank you
Theola
I'm sold! ❤ thank you Maymay ❤ I was considering the Procision cutter but I am thankful for your video! ❤
Wonderful review and demo, thank you!
I'm basically a card maker. I don't do chip board. So, I won't be needing this. $100 is a bit pricey for a trimmer. Thanks for the review MM.
Great review. I've recently started working with chipboard and have been looking for something like this. Thank you.
Excellent demo, I watched Tim’s video also, it’s something one day . I hope to own, it’s smooth as butter and would help with the arthritis in my wrists. Finances are super, super tight rite now, but who knows what the future holds. Great product. Love how sturdy and accurate this new trimmer is
Awesome review Maymay!!
I bought this when it first came out and absolutely love it!!
Really helpful and informative review!! Thank you!
Great video! I really like all the information and brake down you offered.
I bought this and love it but do struggle a little trying to do the non-measure edge cuts like you showed trying to take the edge off your 12x12 piece. It’s a little hard to see where I need to align it. But for measured cuts it’s fantastic. Thank you for the detailed video!
Thanks for the review. I do like them.
I love mine. Great review!❤❤❤
I love mine and get accurate clean cuts every time. I sent back three other trimmers that did not have accurate measurements on them.
I have an office rotary cutter. A Dahle make. It’s not as pretty as Tim’s but it works beautifully and it only cost £25.
I appreciate the review. I purchased the trimmer skeptically and am still getting used to using it. I was a little stunned by the no mans land on the ruler and cutting edge. There is a learning curve. It’s quality.
I agree unfortunately I’m not a fan for paper at all. But I will try the chipboard.
Thanks for your review. Jenofeve told us about it, but I had been on the fence about getting it. I want one for the chipboard feature if nothing else.
No doubt that it cuts wonderfully, I would miss the missing measurements on the ruler , so it’s a no for me.
Great review!!
Interesting to see the pros and cons. My biggest problem with ALL cutters is the 'no man's land' as you called it. Surely some designer or manufacturer can come up with a good solution for this issue.
Great review, I don’t think I will need it because I have a trimmer that cuts chip board. If not then I certainly would get this. Thanks Maymay ❤
Love mine! Well worth it!
So this is pretty cool but I’m only 11 minutes in and for $100 I would want to see exactly where I’m cutting and have the fold out rulers match up straight.
I've had my cutterpillar for years. It's the only paper cutter i use and i use it almost every day. It still cuts great, has a self sharpening blade. I don't think I need this one.
I know this is expensive but saving on buying blades will make up for it if I get it. Have the cricut trimmer but can't get blades at the moment in New Zealand and it's too expensive to get from overseas so I brought the guillotine from TH which I like but then this came out a week later and I wish I had waited. Have to save up.
The lean in, takes a bit of time to get used to.
I am like you, no I do not need another trimmer. But because of the chipboard I bought it and it is well worth the cost. I love this trimmer. I can trim an uneven piece of chipboard as thin as 1/8" and it cuts beautifully.
Wondering what people will be saying about it in 4 or 5 yrs.
Dann wird es eine neue Version geben! Die natürlich noch besser ist 😂😂😂liebe Grüsse
Seems to me there has to be a limit SOMEWHERE..
There are so many crafters thinking they must buy everything that comes out.....why when u have one that works perfectly fine? guess I'm the only craft weirdo left these days.
It's an addiction for some. Others just have the money and don't think twice about it. So many people get into a hobby for the enjoyment and end up getting their enjoyment from buying supplies for that hobby. For me, I didn't have a trimmer I liked so I bought this as (hopefully) the last trimmer I ever buy
Have you stopped doing your Sunday devotion, I haven’t seen one in 3 weeks. I miss them.
Hi no we still have a Devotional every Sunday,thanks
It isn't something I would buy or probably use. I will not pay $100 for it. It would have to be a gift.
I do wish for the price it had a transparent base with a light up board. I feel like $100= a place to put batteries of some sort🤣🤣🤣 but I already know.. ill still get one eventually! I have tye cutterpillar and wanted it for YEARS..... its isn't my fav at all! Idk what in the FOMO.. but It was a regret. ALTHOUGH.. I love love love the cutterpillar Scoreboard! I never use the bar though. Idk why there isn't a better all in 1! We r memory keepers has one,but the blades aren't great.
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To be honest, this paper cutter is the same as te Friskars ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer. I have had this paper cutter for over 5 years now. I'll stick with that.
They both have the same non dull blade for sure. I think it’s more like the cutter pillar then the Fiskars because it runs on one track not 2 like the Fiskars. Maymay even pointed out you had to push it into the other blade, if you don’t it destroys your paper. Fiskars pro doesn’t have that issue being on 2 tracks. It’s a small difference but I got rid of one cutter because of it and kept the other. Other then that and size very similar indeed
Maymay, have you ever used the Cutterpillar trimmer? If so, did you like it? It's similar to Tim Holtz.
I don’t want to have to learn a technique to make a $100 trimmer work properly.
So it cuts like a thin metal die.
Umm I think I'll choose to eat this week. No offense to anyone, but with the prices of things now a days I just don't NEED it that bad. Thank you Maymay.
It looks like a fantastic trimmer BUT the Scrooge in me I guess is for that amount of money I don’t want to have to buy replacement blades. I’m sure unless you cut a whopping amount of cardstock that purchase might be few and far between but I think I might stick with a self sharpening blade on my guillotine. Blessings!!!
This trimmer will not cut any thicker material past 6". You cannot measure accurately if you want to make a book cover over 6" because the extended arm has no stop rest and there is only one way to use it. If there was a middle extended arm with a measure it would help. I don't need this for paper, my Fiskars does that fine. I own this one, so it's too late for me.
Nice, but too bulky for me.
Not so much.