This review
will provide an overview of the Swingline Smartcut Lite trimmer which
was previously known as the GBC AccuCut A300. In fact, it is a great
economical choice for individuals and small offices that need a
low-volume rotary trimmer for trimming items such as scrapbooks,
presentations, laminated documents, etc.
Although GBC (General Binding Corporation)
is primarily known for their binding and laminating machines, they have
also branched out into the world of paper cutters and rotary trimmers
in recent years. Although GBC produced an excellent line of paper
cutters, after the company was acquired by Acco brands, all of the GBC
paper cutters have been rebranded under the Swingline name. This review
will provide an overview of the Swingline Smartcut Lite trimmer which
was previously known as the GBC AccuCut A300. The SmartCut Lite is a
good trimmer that's ideal for personal use. In fact, it is a great
economical choice for individuals and small offices that need a
low-volume rotary trimmer for trimming items such as scrapbooks,
presentations, laminated documents, etc.
The SmartCut Lite has a cutting length of 12 inches, so 11 x17" paper
can easily be cut. The cutter's ruler offers both standard and metric
measurements, and is accompanied by an alignment grid that will help
you cut right where you need to. Also ensuring an accurate cut is the
A300's blade, which slides along a cutting guide so you can see exactly
where the blade is slicing. If you're looking to give your project a
unique look or have a perforated section in your document, special wavy
and perforated blades are available separately. As for the body,
non-slip rubber feet ensure the trimmer will stay in place during use.
And because the unit is made of plastic, it is light and easy to move
when needed. If getting the right cut all the time is important to you,
the SmartCut Lite is a good rotary trimmer at a great price point, with
the unit retailing for under $50.00.
Still, the Swingline SmartCut Lite isn't right for everyone. Since it
is designed for personal use, naturally it has some limitations. First
off, this rotary trimmer is made almost entirely of plastic, so while
it may be portable, it won't hold up to frequent, heavy-duty cutting.
If you're looking for a more durable, high-capacity cutter with metal
components, the Swingline professional series of cutters would be a
better choice. This is especially true because this trimmer is only
rated to cut up to 10 sheets of 20 lb. paper and it sometimes doesn't
seem to be able to handle even that amount. This could obviously hamper
your productivity if you're cutting a lot. In fact, a guillotine-style
paper cutter would probably be more effective if you'll be cutting 10
sheets or more on a regular basis. Finally, the SmartCut Lite comes
with a special cutting mat that's placed under the blade. While such a
mat helps ensure a good, clean cut, the mat needs to either be rotated
or replaced on a regular basis to maintain cutting quality. You'll have
to keep an extra mat handy to get the most out of this machine.
Overall, the SmartCut Lite isn't meant to be used in a high-volume
capacity, such as a busy office or print shop. However it is
specifically designed for personal use and on that level, this product
is great. It's a nice little rotary trimmer that would be perfect for
crafting and light home office use, especially for users who don't want
to spend a fortune on a commercial grade paper cutter.
If you are in the market for a Swingline SmartCut Lite rotary paper trimmer, you should really visit MyBinding.com. They carry the full line of GBC AccuCut and Swingline SmartCut rotary paper trimmers and cutters. Their prices on Rotary Trimmers
are great. Plus, they offer free shipping on all orders over $75.
Choose a paper cutter or trimmer from manufacturers such as GBC,
Swingline, Fellowes, Premier, Dahle, Akiles, Tamerica and Challenge.
