Best way to cut thick chipboard ?

Sep '13 Kkmalaika

Hi there

This question might have been raised before, but I can't find a way to search by forum subject, so I am asking all mini album masters here : What tool do you use to cut your thickest chipboard ? I use a cutter and I am really having a hard time I also bought a rotary cutter for that purpose but still to no result as the blade seems to cut well only once. Please help!!
Sep '13 Corrie Fan

RE: Kkmalaika: Hi there This question might have been raised before, but I can't find a way to search by forum subject, so I am asking all mini album masters here : What tool do you use to cut your thickest chipboard ? I use a cutter and I am really having a hard time I also bought a rotary cutter for that purpose but still to no result as the blade seems to cut well only once. Please help!!

Exacto, ruler and cutting mat.
Sep '13 Luvmyfam

RE: Corrie Fan: Exacto, ruler and cutting mat.
corrie fan Said:
Exacto, ruler and cutting mat.

THIS!
Sep '13 Mrsrogers52513

RE: Luvmyfam: corrie fan Said: Exacto, ruler and cutting mat. THIS!

I third that!
Sep '13 Kkmalaika

RE: Mrsrogers52513: I third that!

Thank you guys, I've just looked at a short demo of the exacto and it looks very promising. I guess I know what my next purchase is going to be. I'll be sure to update the forum on my results with it. Thanks again.
Sep '13 Mrsrogers52513

RE: Kkmalaika: Thank you guys, I've just looked at a short demo of the exacto and it looks very promising. I guess I know what my next purchase is going to be. I'll be sure to update the forum on my results with it. Thanks again.

And the Xacto knives are fairly inexpensive! Good luck!
Sep '13 Sneezy1956

RE: Mrsrogers52513: And the Xacto knives are fairly inexpensive! Good luck!

I have an old paper cutter that will cut chipboard so I use it. It's an old carl I have to draw a line since you can read any of the marks any more
Sep '13 Scrapjanny

RE: Sneezy1956: I have an old paper cutter that will cut chipboard so I use it. It's an old carl I have to draw a line since you can read any of the marks any more

I use a box cutter, a metal-edged ruler, and a cutting mat. I find that a lighter touch and several passes works better than using a lot of pressure and trying to do it with one pass.
Oct '13 Crafty Nautolan

RE: Scrapjanny: I use a box cutter, a metal-edged ruler, and a cutting mat. I find that a lighter touch and several passes works better than using a lot of pressure and trying to do it with one pass.

A lot of times your local scrapbook store will have a swing blade cutter (or guillotine cutter) in their workshop that will cut through almost anything. Some stores will let you use their workshop for free if you are a regular customer or if you simply buy a sheet of paper. If you don't have a local sb store, sorry, this tip won't help... but I thought I'd throw it in anyway.
Oct '13 Dorichatelain

RE: Corrie Fan: Exacto, ruler and cutting mat.
corrie fan Said:
Exacto, ruler and cutting mat.

This is my favorite tools to use for all cutting...... well most all....