Fletcher Terry 2200 Mat Cutters

Discover the precision and durability of Fletcher-Terry 2200 Mat Cutters, designed for professional framers and artists seeking flawless mat cutting results. These high-quality mat cutters deliver efficient, accurate cuts, enhancing productivity and ensuring clean, sharp edges for every project. Ideal for custom framing shops, art studios, and hobbyists, the 2200 series offers reliable performance and long-lasting use. Alongside the premium cutters, find essential accessories and replacement parts such as rotary blades, clamp lifters, and sharpened single-edge mat blades to keep your equipment running smoothly. MyBinding.com provides competitive pricing, fast shipping, and a comprehensive selection, making it easy to maintain and upgrade your mat cutting tools. Trust us to supply the tools that help you achieve professional-grade results with every cut.

Fletcher Terry 2200 Mat Cutters

Discover the precision and durability of Fletcher-Terry 2200 Mat Cutters, designed for professional framers and artists seeking flawless mat cutting results. These high-quality mat cutters deliver efficient, accurate cuts, enhancing productivity and ensuring clean, sharp...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose a cutting length that can accommodate the largest mat board you handle regularly without requiring you to reposition the material. Repositioning can make it harder to keep window openings, borders, and outside edges properly aligned. You should also consider available work surface, the volume of framing work, and whether you need both straight and bevel cuts. A longer cutter provides more flexibility for full-size boards, but it also requires enough room to support the board before and after each cut. The broader selection of mat cutters can help you understand how cutting length, cutting method, and workspace requirements affect the right setup.

Base the cutting length on the largest board dimensions you expect to use, including any extra material needed for borders and trimming. A cutter should allow the board to remain stable throughout the complete cut. Selecting a size that only fits your most common jobs may create problems when a larger framing project arrives. At the same time, an oversized cutter may take up more bench space than your workflow can support. Measure the area where the cutter will be installed and leave room for loading, rotating, and removing full boards. Production framing operations should also consider whether multiple operators will need access to the cutting area during busy periods.

Blade selection depends on whether you are cutting mat board or using the rail side for straight trimming. Mat-cutting blades are shaped and installed for controlled bevel or straight cuts through mat board, while utility or rail blades serve different trimming functions. The blade must match the cutter, blade holder, and material being processed. An incorrect blade may fit poorly, create rough edges, or require excessive cutting pressure. Keep the cutter model and blade reference available when ordering supplies. The options under replacement blades for mat cutters provide a useful path for locating blades intended for mat-cutting equipment rather than general paper cutters.

Rough edges commonly result from a dull blade, incorrect blade depth, poor board support, or too much pressure. Replace the blade when fibers begin pulling or the cut requires more force than usual. Set the blade depth so it passes through the board without extending much farther than necessary. Excessive depth can increase drag and make the blade harder to control. The mat board should remain flat against the guide throughout the cut, with no dust or scraps beneath it. Use steady pressure rather than forcing the cutting head. For visible framing work, make a test cut on scrap board after installing a new blade or adjusting the cutter.

Useful accessories include replacement blades, measuring stops, production stops, squaring tools, and a clean surface that supports the full board. Stops are particularly helpful when producing repeated openings or multiple mats with the same outside dimensions. They reduce repeated measuring and help maintain consistency from one piece to the next. Spare blades should remain nearby because even a slightly dull blade can leave visible fibers along a bevel edge. A suitable cutting mat can also protect nearby work surfaces during trimming, layout work, or handheld finishing tasks. Keep loose board fibers and blade fragments away from the cutter’s guide and travel path.