Guillotines

Guillotines
Can't decide on the right paper cutter for your home or
office? Well, this informative article will first define
the purpose of a paper guillotine, and how to find the best
one to fit your needs.

As the name implies, it works with the same principle as
the French Guillotine, a gruesome execution device invented
and used in France more than 200 years ago. Fortunately,
the use of today's guillotines is limited to just cutting
paper and similar types of media, and is considered an
invaluable resource for most classrooms and businesses.

A paper guillotine or a paper cutter is a simple and
convenient device used to cut large stacks of paper at a
time, leaving every sheet with a straight, clean edge. You
simply align a stack of paper along the designated cutting
guide, and holding the handle; bring the guillotine or the
elongated blade down onto the paper stack in a swift
chopping motion. The blade is connected to the corner edge
of a cutting board, and the base is normally covered with
grid lines and ruler measurements (usually about 1 foot)
along the edges of the cutting board. This kind of paper
cutter is called an Arm paper cutter, and is relatively
inexpensive. Most can fit onto a desk top, so they don't
take up too much space. Some paper guillotines now come
equipped with a safety locking mechanism on the blade to
prevent cutting accidents and injuries. It's not the most
efficient due to fact that it's still operated manually,
but the amount of paper (200+ sheets) that can be cut at a
time is a great benefit. These are a little expensive, and
are usually found in professional copy shops and businesses.

For those looking to use a paper guillotine around
children, it's a good idea to think about safety
first-especially for the home or school environment. The
sliding trimmer or a rotary paper cutter works with a blade
that slides on a rail attached to the side of the cutting
base. Since the blade cannot be lifted vertically to chop
the paper, it can only cut a minimal amount of paper at a
time, as the sheets must fit under the rail to be cut by
the sliding blade. This kind is popular for cutting other
media besides paper; it's also faster and easier to use.

Still, some people may need a machine that keeps up with
technology like the electric paper cutter. It operates with
the paper being fed into the machine, and it's then cut
into specific measurements. Since this machine requires
specialized training and extreme care, it's used mostly in
larger companies and businesses-not a machine meant for
personal use.

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If you would like to learn more about the different makes
and models of guillotines available online then visit the
website : http://www.guillotine-guillotines.co.uk