Logan Graphic Products Platinum Edge 850 Manual

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INSTRUCTION AND O ERATION MANUAL
rofessional mat cutting system with
aluminum baseboard, magnetic production
stop, 32" (81cm) removable squaring arm,
plus dual straight and bevel cutting heads
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
For best results use only
authentic Logan blade #267
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Logan Graphic roducts, Inc. (“Logan”) warrants the C850 latinum Edge to be free from defects in
parts and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase. Logan
warrants that it will either repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any necessary replacement
parts found to be defective. Should the product need to be returned to Logan for repair or
replacement parts, authorization for any return must come from Logan in writing. Costs of
returning the product to Logan, including insurances, shall be borne by the purchaser. Logan shall
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Out Of Box Set p .........................................................1
Changing/Installing Mat Cutter Blades ...........................2
Cutting A Beveled Mat....................................................4
Setting The Mat Guide Stops ..........................................7
Platinum Edge Precision Mat Cutter Diagram ...................10
Sizing The Mat Board ...................................................12
Cutting V-Grooves ........................................................14
Making Adjustments ....................................................15
Re-squaring the Squaring Arm ...............................................15
Cutting Head .................................................................16
Bevel Blade Tip Adjustment Screw ...........................................17
roduction Stop Micro-Adjustments ..........................................18
Troubleshooting ...........................................................19
More Great Logan Products..........................................20
Warranty .....................................................................22
The Logan 850 latinum Edge Mat Cutter is designed specifically with the framer in
mind. All the materials are heavy-duty to withstand the rigors of professional mat
cutting and to provide the accuracy framers demand.
Features include super-smooth cutting head glides, 4- and 8-ply cutting capability,
quick-change magnetic blade cartridges, micro-adjustable moving magnetic stop, 32”
(81cm) removable scaled squaring arm, and heavy-duty all-metal construction with
aluminum base. Use Logan Replacement Blade Model 267.
We are confident that the quality, accuracy and dependability of the latinum Edge will be
everything you expect in a professional mat cutter.
This instructional manual is written to acquaint you thoroughly with this product. Referred
to at the outset, it will answer many questions that may arise during use. You will find that
the time taken will be well worth it and you will be cutting top quality mats in no time.
INTROD CTION: More great Logan products…
Do-it-Yourself Framing Tools
Logan does not sell directly. For information on
where to buy Logan products, please visit
www.logangraphic.com, or call us at 800-331-6232.
Precision Sander Model F200-2
Sands m ters to perfect 45° angle
for t ght, square frames
• 10 lb wheel
• Adjusts 45° left, 90° and 45° right
• Micro adjustment for perfect 45°
• Aluminum oxide sand paper with
life extending bar
• Sand up to 3 1/2" mouldings
• Dust removal bar
Studio Joiner Model F300-1
Join frame corners simply and accurately
• Depth setting adjustment
• Drives all V-nail sizes
• Support spacer for irregular profiles
• For use with hard or soft woods
• Fits mouldings up to 2 1/2" (6.25cm)
Dual-Drive Point Driver - Model F500-1
Secure artwork, backing board and glass into
hard or soft wood frames. Spring-loaded
action drives both rigid and flexible points.
For successful operation, use only authentic
Logan points.
Replacement Points:
F53 - Flex Point Strip 600 pcs.
F54 - Rigid Point Strip 600 pcs.
F55 - Flex Point Strip 2,500 pcs.
F56 - Rigid Point Strip 2,500 pcs.
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Out Of Box Set p
The Platinum Edge Mat Cutter has been aligned and calibrated at our facility before
shipping. With a few simple steps, you will be able to set up your mat cutter and
begin production immediately.
Remove the Platinum Edge Mat Cutter from the box and unwrap the pieces
carefully. Your Platinum Edge should be set up on a flat, stable work table, aligned
so that you can easily access the handle bar lift and cutting head (Figure 2.1).
Follow the assembly guide (Figure 2.2).
Figure 1
More great Logan products…
Logan -Groover - Model #706
Logan Surface V-Groover Offers a way to cut surface
V-Grooves quickly and accurately with zero overcuts.
ush- ull action cuts V-Grooves right on the surface
of the matboard eliminating any need for trimming or
taping. Works entirely with stops.
Replacement Blades - Model #1258
850 Accessories
3-Step Oval & Circle Mat Cutter - Model 201
3-Step Oval and Circle Mat Cutter is easy to use, fast
and portable. Cuts ovals or circles on the surface of
the matboard using a patented 3-step mechanism for
gradual increase of blade depth.
Converts from oval to circle cutter with a turn of a
knob. Ovals from 3 1/4”x43/4” to 20” x 23”. Circles
from 4 1/2” to 20”.
Replacement blades - Model 324.
Other Mat Cutting Accessories
Foamboard Cutting and Modeling Tools
Logan does not sell directly. For information on
where to buy Logan products, please visit
www.logangraphic.com, or call us at 800-331-6232.
FoamWerks Tools and Accessories
Designed for model makers, artists, framers,
architects, photographers, crafters and sign
makers, FoamWerks tools cut foamboard easily
and precisely. The complete family allows
users to cut circles, straight lines, bevel edges,
V-grooves, freestyle shapes and more.
For product information, how-to videos,
project ideas, where to buy and more,
please visit: www.foamwerks.com
Figure 2.1
Right: Additional parts included in this package: Four Allen
wrenchs, sizes 1/8”, 5/32”, 5/64” & 1/16”, Handle Bar Lift
Knob and screw, two replacement blade packs (5 ct. each)
Figure 2.2: Assembly Guide
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2
3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (See
pages 10-11 for parts identification)
1. nsert Right Side Squaring Arm into
Squaring Arm Mount
2. Hook the Squaring Arm Strut onto the
Strut Bracket
3. Attach the Handle Bar Lift Knob
using the enclosed screw and
5/32” Allan wrench
MPORTANT: Do not oil or lubricate the cutting head or guide rail.
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TroubleshootingChanging And Installing Mat Cutter
Blades
A note about Mat Cutter Blades: They are sharp. Super
sharp. Imagine a sharp thing and then multiply it by a
power of three. That sharp. So, be careful.
The Platinum Edge Mat Cutter uses Logan Blade Model 267, which is a 0.012”
thick double bevel blade. However, any blade that is 3/4” in height may be
used, as long as the blade depth and production stops are adjusted accordingly
for accurate results (See “Making Adjustments” starting on Page 16). Whether
you use single bevel blades or double bevel blades is really up to you, but
either version can be purchased from an authorized art materials dealer.
Always use a sharp blade when cutting mats. Signs your blade may
be too dull include ragged cuts or a tendency for the blade to tear the mat
rather than slice it. When a blade becomes dull you will need to remove it
and either exchange it for a new one or, in the case of double bevel
blades, reverse the blade to use the as-yet-unused side. To remove a blade
magazine from the blade carrier, first loosen the bevel blade holding knob
located beneath the front handle of the blade carrier (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Take hold of the black adjustment screw at the rear of the magazine and pull the
magazine out. f the magazine does not come out smoothly, loosen the thumb
screw a bit more.
Single
Bevel
Double
Bevel
3/4”
Problem Possible Reasons
Ragged cuts Cutting without a slip sheet (Page 4)
Slip sheet is worn out (Page 4)
Dull or chipped blade (Page 2)
nconsistent pressure being applied on the cutting head while cutting (Page 6)
Putting unneeded pressure down onto the handle bar (Page 6)
Overcut at the start of the cut Allowing the cutting head to “creep” forward upon blade insertion (Page 6)
Starting the cut too far past the pencil line (Page 6)
Too much blade depth (Page 3)
Production stop not set properly or needs micro adjustment (Page 18)
Overcut at the end of the cut Cutting too far past the bottom pencil line (Page 6)
Too much blade depth (Page 3)
Production stop not set properly or needs micro adjustment (Page 18)
Blade not cutting through
material
Pushing down on the handle bar while cutting (Page 6)
nconsistent pressure being applied on the cutting head while cutting (Page 6)
Debris caught under the cutting bar (Page 6)
Blade depth set too shallow (Page 3)
Cutting through the mat in
some areas but not in others
Pushing down on the handle bar while cutting (Page 6)
Slip sheet not the full length of the mat being cut (Page 4)
nconsistent pressure being applied on the cutting head while cutting (Page 6)
Debris caught under the cutting bar (Page 6)
Hook in corner or long curve
in the cut
Too much blade depth allowing the blade tip to flex (Page 3)
Dull blade (Page 3 - 4)
Pushing down on the handle bar while cutting (Page 6)
Slip sheet not the full length of the mat being cut (Page 4)
nconsistent pressure being applied on the cutting head while cutting (Page 6)
Possible adjustment needed to the blade tip adjustment screw (Page 17)
Cutting heads hard to pull
when cutting
Dull blade (Page 3 - 4)
For bevel cutting, too much blade depth (Page 3)
For straight cutting, did not remove slip sheet before cutting (Page 12)
Possible adjustment needed on cutting head tension screws (Page 16)
Borders of mats inconsistent
size from one end to the other
Not placing the mat and slip sheet tightly against the parallel mat guide (Page 8)
Mat guide not parallel and needs adjustment (Pages 15 - 16)
Mat board not squared properly before cutting (Page 12)
Machine not producing square
cuts when downsizing mat
board
Not placing the mat squarely against the squaring bar while cutting (Page 13)
Squaring arm no longer square and needs adjustment (Pages 15-16)
Trim all four sides of an unsquare mat board before using (Page 12)
Cutting head loose on the rail Possible adjustment needed on cutting head tension screws (Page 16)
Production stops producing
over or under cuts
Blade depth set too deep or too shallow (Page 17)
Possible micro adjustment needed on the production stops (Page 18)
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bevel blade
holding knob
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Changing And Installing Mat Cutter
Blades (continued)
Setting the Bevel Blade Depth
Place a fresh blade on the magazine with the sharp edge down – the magnet will
hold it in place (Figure 4). nsert the magazine into the blade holder slot until the
rear of the magazine is flush with the rear of the blade holder, then tighten the
blade holding knob securely. You will be able to feel where the blade holding knob
falls into the divot machined into the blade magazine (Figure 5).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Blade depth adjustments are made by loosening the blade holding knob slightly and
turning the blade depth adjustment screw in or out. Each blade should be set so it
only just cuts through the mat being cut and slightly scores the slipsheet.
The bevel cut blade magazine features a scribe line (Figure 4) as a suggested place
to align the rear of the blade. This line was factory tested with a commonly
available 4-ply mat board. Your matboard thickness may vary, in which case the
blade will require adjustment as described above.
Making Adjustments (continued)
roduction Stop Micro Adjustments
f you are experiencing over cuts or under cuts using productin stops even though
the blade depth is set properly so it only scores into the backing sheet, adjustments
to the production stops may be needed. On the mat guide, bottom stop and
magnetic movable stop, you will find a small knob that moves the indicator plate
over the scale. This indicator plate can be moved slightly to correct an over cut or
under cut. For example, if you are experiencing an over cut at the start of a 2”
border cut using the magnetic movable stop, turn the micro adjustment on the
magnetic movable stop to slightly less than 2” and then loosen and adjust the
entire magnetic movable stop back to the 2” mark. This will remove some or all of
the over cut allowing you to still set the stop properly at the 2” mark each time. For
under cuts, turn the micro adjustment on the magnetic movable stop to slightly
more than 2” and then loosen and adjust the entire magnetic movable stop back to
the 2” mark. This will remove some or all of the under cut allowing you to still set
the stop properly at the 2” mark each time.
Mat Guide Fine tuning the width of the border is done on the mat guide. f you
need to make the border width a bit narrower, turn the mat guide micro adjustment
knob counter-clockwise. Conversely, turning the knob clockwise will widen the
border width slightly (Figure 27).
Figure 27
scribe
line
Straight Cut
Blade Magazine
Bevel Cut
Blade Magazine
NOTE: t is important to
distinguish the difference
between the Bevel Cut and
Straight Cut blade magazines.
dentify the scribe line on the
Bevel Cut Blade Magazine. This
inserts on the left side (bevel
side) of the cutting head.
nserting the Bevel
Blade Holding
Magazine
nserting the Straight
Blade Holding
Magazine
blade depth
adjustment screw
sharp
edge
bevel blade
holding knob
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adjustment knob
indicator
mat guide
lock knob
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Making Adjustments (continued)
With the Allen wrench provided, slightly tighten the front bushing screw. After each
adjustment, slide the cutter back and forth until some resistance is felt. f there is
too much resistance, loosen the screw very slightly so the cutting head slides easily.
Repeat this process on the rear bushing. The third adjustment screw for the cutting
head is in a recessed hole on the top of the head (Figure 25).
Figure 25
This tightens the roller bearing. Again, slightly tighten the bearing screw and check
for resistance by sliding the cutting head. As soon as resistance
is felt, loosen the setscrew slightly.
Caution: do not over-tighten these screws or damage to the bearing or bushings may result.
Bevel Blade Tip Adjustment Screw
f you are experienceing hooks or curves in your cuts even though the blade depth
is set properly so it only scores into the backing sheet, an adjustment to the blade
tip adjustment screw may be needed (Figure 26). Remove the bevel blade
magazine and the blade and locate the small screw on the magazine located near
where the tip of the blade rests. Using the Allen wrench provided, turn the screw in
slightly to put more pressure on the blade tip while cutting. DO NOT OVERT GHTEN.
Too much pressure from this screw can drive the blade into the cutting bar. Too little
pressure from this screw can create “slack” in the blade which can allow it to flex
while cutting which can produce hooks or curves.
Cutting A Beveled Mat
Bevel cutting is done from the back side of the mat with the colored side down.
Always use a slip sheet of scrap mat board beneath the mat you intend to cut in
order to provide a crisp edge (Figure 6).
Figure 6
A slip sheet usually measures about 6 inches wide and is at least a few inches longer
than the mat you intend to cut. The bevel blade should extend far enough so that it
slices through the mat you are cutting and then just score into the slip sheet.
After you have cut a few mats, you may wish to move the slip sheet or flip it so that
the blade does not follow the same slip sheet furrows. Having fresh mat board
beneath the surface you intend to cut helps to provide a crisply cut edge.
Line to Line Method
Step 1
Set the mat guide only at desired border size
like 2” for this example (Figure 7).
Step 2
nsert a mat board blank, color side down, on
top of a slip sheet. Using a pencil, mark lines along the left side of the cutting bar
from end to end of the mat board blank and repeat for all four sides.
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Figure 26
Figure 7
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Cutting A Beveled Mat
Line to Line Method (continued)
Step 3
Slide the cutting head to the top line and
position it so the entry point of the blade tip
is roughly 3/16” above the pencil line
(Figure 8). Rotate the blade holder to insert
the blade, and pull back to cut while
applying steady, even pressure, stopping
when the tip of the blade passes the bottom
pencil line by roughly 3/16”.
A suggestion to learn where to start and stop with your blade:
Mark out four even size borders on a mat blank. Then set your production stops
(see page 7) to cut that same size even border. Cut the mat using the production
stops. While cutting, watch and take mental note of where the blade enters and
exits the mat in relation to the pencil lines while using the production stops. Seeing
where the blade starts and stops using the production stops will teach you where to
manually duplicate these entry and exit points when cutting line to line.
Step 4
Repeat this process for the next side, and stop to inspect the corner. f the corner is
hung up and the window is not dropping out, OR if there is significant overcut in
the corners, then adjust where you start and stop.
The mat cutting technique described above (without production stops or stop/start
indicators) is used by professional framers. Although it takes some practice to
perfect, the tips provided here combined with patience and persistance will help you
quickly master the technique.
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Making
Adjustments (continued)
needs to move to be square again and
allow the L shaped carpenter’s square to
snugly fit into the machine with no
movement.
Step 6
Loosen the squaring arm strut bracket screws
(Figure 22) and gently tap the bracket
forward or backward to pull or push the
squaring arm the direction it needs to go to
be square again. Moving the strut bracket up
or down slightly will push or pull the angle of
the squaring arm back into square. (Fig 23.)
Step 7
Once the squaring arm is square to the L shaped carpenter’s square, re-tighten the
squaring arm bracket in place. The machine is now re-squared.
Cutting Head
f the cutting head begins to wobble side-to-side, there are three setscrews to tighten.
Caution: do not over-tighten these screws.
On the right side of the cutting head there are two recessed holes. One is to the left of
the 90 degree blade carrier behind the knurled screw and one is to the right of the
blade carrier behind the extended blade (remove blade before adjusting) (Figure 24).
Figure 24
Figure 22
Strut Bracket Screws
Figure 23
Strut Bracket:
Moving the strut
bracket will change
the angle of the
squaring arm
Squaring Arm
Blade inserts 3/16” above pencil line
Figure 8
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Making Adjustments
From time to time, you may need to make adjustments to your Platinum Edge Mat
Cutter. The following categories will guide you through the process of adjusting
your mat cutter if some fine tuning is needed.
Re-squaring the Squaring Arm
t is possible over time for the squaring arm to come slightly out of square to the cutting
bar. n this situation, you will need to re-square the squaring arm.
Before making any adjustments, check the squareness of the machine with this test. You
will need an L shaped carpenter’s square found in any hardware store.
Step 1
nsure that you have the long 32” squaring
arm tightly attached to the squaring arm
mount.
Step 2
Remove any mat board or slip sheet
material from the machine.
Step 3
Slide the cutting head to the far end of the
cutting bar out of the way.
Step 4
Place the L shaped carpenter’s square into
the machine into the 90 degree corner
formed by the cutting bar and the squaring
arm. (Fig 20 & 21)
Step 5
Check the relationship of the L shaped
carpenter’s square to the cutting bar and
squaring arm. t should fit tightly with no
movement. f there is movement, determine
which direction the squaring arm
(continued on page 16)
Cutting A Beveled Mat
Line to Line Method (continued)
1. While rotating the blade into the mat, hold the cutting head still to prevent it
from creeping forward upon insertion, which can cause an overcut.
2. Maintain constant downward pressure on the bevel blade holder throughout the
cut to ensure the blades passes through the mat board.
3. Pushing down on the long handle bar during cutting is unnecessary and not
recommended.
4. Cutting 8-ply or Double Thick Mat Board - After increasing the blade depth,
use a piece of test 8 ply mat board to mark out and line to line cut one corner that
can be inspected. Do not use the production stops for this test cut. Cut from line to
line, starting and stopping the blade approximately 3/8” past the marked lines.
nspect the slip sheet to see you are just barely scoring into the surface. nspect the
corner on the test mat to check for overcuts.
5. Cleaning debris from under the cutting bar - Occasionally some debris may collect
under the cutting bar, which could cause cutting inconsistencies. To remove the
debris, use a clean cloth, soft brush or compressed air. Do not use cleaning fluids
that may leave a film on the mat cutter. This film may damage the matboard.
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Cutting A Beveled Mat
Production Stops Method
Using the ruler guides on the left side squaring arm (Figure 9), cutting head
(Figure 10), and clamp rail (Figure 11), set the desired border width for your
finished mat. The example shown is for cutting a mat with a 2” border.
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Cutting V-Grooves
For professio al quality V-Grooves, the Loga Model 706 U iversal V-Groover is
compatible with Model 850. It is available from picture frame suppliers a d art supply
dealers. See Page 21 for more i formatio .
Figure 19
Here are two samples of artwork that
are enhanced with a V-Groove Mat
2”
2”
2”
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Sizing Mat Board (continued)
Step 2
Remove the mat guide and the slip sheet. Place the mat board under the cutting bar and
against the squaring arm and squaring arm stop (Figure 17). The lower stop should be
moved all the way to the bottom of the guide rail bar – it does not need to be tightened.
Figure 17
Step 3
Adjust the straight cutting head blade so it will cut about 1/32nd of an inch deeper
than the mat board you are cutting. To cut, position the cutting head above the top
edge of the mat board and rotate the straight cutting head down as far as it will go.
Lock it in position with the lockdown pin for the cutting process (Figure 18).
Figure 18
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Cutting A Beveled Mat
Production Stops Method (continued)
Standing at the end of the mat cutter, use the handle bar lift to raise the guide rail above
the surface of the base (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Slide the mat and slip sheet beneath the guide rail and align the lower corner of the
mat you intend to cut at the junction of the squaring arm and mat guide. t is important
to make sure the mat you are about to cut sits squarely against the squaring arm and
the mat guide. Lower the lifter bar mechanism to secure the mat in place for cutting
(Figure 13).
Figure 13
Mat Guide
Squaring Arm
Lockdown Pin
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Sizing Mat Board
Full size mat boards can be cut down to a desired size using the straight blade side
on the cutting head. The removable squaring arm is helpful for squaring and sizing
the mat (Figure 15).
Figure 15
Step 1
Set the squaring arm stop for the measurement you want and tighten the knob
(Figure 16).
Figure 16
Full sheet mat board is most often not square when purchased new. Leaving any
factory corners can produce unsquare mats. f you need to square the board, trim a
small amount off all four sides of the mat board using the straight cut side. When
trimming, cut opposite sides first and then the remaining opposite sides. (trim each
long side first then trim the short sides)
Cutting A Beveled Mat
Production Stops Method (continued)
Slide the cutting head up the guide rail until the magnetic moveable stop catches
the cutting head. The black foot of the stop should be in an elevated position to
avoid catching on the slip sheet.
Slide the cutting head down the guide rail until the black foot of the automatic stop
has gone past the upper edge of the slip sheet and then drop it down into position.
When the foot catches the edge of the mat you are about to cut, rotate the cutting
head down into the mat, starting your cut (Figure 14).
Figure 14
Pull the cutting head towards you, and the magnetic moveable stop will
automatically release. Continue the cut with a steady pull until the cutting head
makes contact with the lower stop. Rotate the blade out of the mat. Raise the
handle bar using the handle bar life (Figure 12) to release the mat, turn the mat
90 degrees, align the corner of the mat back into the corner of the mat stop and
mat guide and repeat the cutting process.
1. While rotating the blade in, hold the cutting head still to prevent it from creeping
forward upon insertion which can cause an overcut.
2. Maintain constant forward pressure on the bevel blade holder throughout the cut
to ensure the blades passes through the mat board.
3. Pushing down on the long handle bar during cutting is unnecessary and not
recommended, as it may cause hooks and curves in the mat opening.
slip sheet mat
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Logan Graph c Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 USA
Phone [phone] Toll Free 1 800 331 6232 www.logangraph c.com
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Logan Graph c Products Inc., 1100 Brown Street, Wauconda, IL 60084 USA
Phone [phone] Toll Free 1 800 331 6232 www.logangraph c.com
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PLATIN M EDGE PRECISION MAT C TTER
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Left Side Squaring Arm
Mat Guide
Handle Bar
Base
Cutting Bar
Support Arm
Hinge
Cutting Bar Bracket
Magnetic Moveable Stop
Cutting Head
Squaring Arm Mount
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Right Side Squaring Arm
Squaring Arm Stop
Bottom Stop
Handle Bar Lift
Squaring Arm Strut
Strut Bracket
Bevel Blade Holding Knob
Bevel Blade Holding Magazine
Straight Blade Holding Magazine
Straight Blade Holding Knob
Lockdown in
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Left Side:
Bevel Cutting
Right Side: Straight Cutting
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