Foster 25" Econocut Rotary Trimmer

Staff Review

Foster 25″ Econocut Rotary Trimmer Review

Foster Manufacturing Company has been designing and producing quality products for over 60 years.  Their excellent work ethic carries over from the production floor into the office, where they are known for superior, personable customer service.  One of their newer products is the answer to customer requests: an affordable, high quality, rotary trimmer.  Designed for moderate usage, the Econocut Rotary Trimmer offers a balance between economy and quality.  This cutter is a great solution in a smaller office, studio, school, or church and comes in a variety of sizes; here we’ll take a closer look at the 25″ model.

Pros:

• The size of this device, 32.6″ x 11.5″ x 3.33″ (WxDxH), makes it excellent for a smaller office or studio.  It can easily be used on a table and neatly stored when not in use.  And since it only weighs about 12 pounds, it won’t be difficult to move around if needed.
• The 25″ cutting width can handle a variety of documents, including posters, booklets, and even some blue prints.  It only cuts through 1.2mm at once, though this is thick enough to potentially stack a few items.
• The blade itself is made from solid Tungsten.  It cuts equally well in both directions and uses a self-sharpening mechanism.  The sturdy steel cutting edge efficiently slices through paper, delicate items such as film, foil, and other thin materials, as well as offset printing plates and magnetic vinyl.  While the self-sharpening device allows it to stay sharp even during prolonged use, replacement blades are available.
• A solid base offers a grid scale with both metric and US measurements.  As a result, you’ll easily be able to square up your items to get the most precise and accurate cut possible.  The platform is made from solid steel and features a baked enamel finished for prolonged use.  A clear plastic clamp secures your items into place while a side ruler helps to obtain further accuracy.  Using these features, you will be able to get exact, precision cuts.
• With the exception of the cutting head and wheel, all parts of this cutter are completely guaranteed for one year by the manufacturer.

Cons:

• This specific trimmer only offers a 25″ cutting width.  Many offices and studios will find this to completely satisfy their needs.  But businesses that regularly trim down banners and other large format items will prefer a wider model.
• While many of the larger models offer an optional stand and waste catcher, this size does not.  However, measuring just over two and a half feet long, a table would suffice as an adequate cutting surface.

The Foster Econocut Rotary Trimmer is an economical cutting solution for smaller offices or studios.  It provides durability designed for low to medium cutting volumes.  The slices created are clean, precise, and safe.  For larger cutting applications, you will want a wider device.  However, if 25″ fits your needs, this is a great choice for you.  With a Foster Rotary Trimmer, you’ll get a sturdy, long-lasting trimmer

About the Author :

Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More than 2,500 of his articles have been published in thousands of locations on the Internet. If you’re looking for information about paper handling equipment his articles are a great place to start.