In general the Logan mount cutters are designed for right hand use. However, like everything there is a trick to be able to use mount cutters left handed.

There are two types of handheld cutters, I will explain how to use both with your left hand.

Which Hand held cutter do you use?

Push Cutter

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Pull Cutter

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Still not sure which handheld cutter your Mount cutter has?

Use this table below

Push cutter	Pull cutter
Logan Team System – 61cm	Logan 450-1 Artist Elite Mount Cutter
Logan Team System – 101cm	Logan 550-1 Simplex Classic Mount Cutter
Logan 301-1 Compact Classic Mount Cutter
Logan 350-1 Compact Elite Mount Cutter

Use the table to find which hand held cutter your Mount cutter uses.

Using a Push Cutter left handed

Step 1: Set up the mount cutter

Logan mount cutter set up for right handed use top down view

Set up your mount cutter as explained in the manual. Once it’s set up, lay it out as if you were going to use it right handed.

Step 2: Rotate the mount cutter

Logan mount cutter adjusted for left handed use

Turn the mount cutter 180 degrees so the mount cutter is facing the opposite direction.

Step 3: Measure and mark the cutting lines

Logan mount cutter guide rail being used to plan out the cuts on the mount board

To measure and draw your cutting lines simply move the mount guide/border Gauge to the desired size. Then lift the Guide rail and slide your mount (good side facing down) under the rail until it butts up against the Mount guide/border gauge. Then gently close the guide rail down on top of the mount board. Get a sharp pencil and run a line along the edge of the rail guide. Repeat this on all the sides.

Step 4: Prepare to cut

Left handed users can use a push cutter as a pull cutter on the Logan mount cutter

Now you have drawn your lines, leave the mount under the rail guide and make sure your drawn lines are inline with the rail guide. Then take your push cutter and place it on the line furthest from you making sure the line on your cutter and mount board line up.

Step 5: Use the cutter like a pull device

Then the trick here is to use the cutter as a pull device rather than a push. Use your right hand to hold the cutter still and use your left hand to push down the cutter blade. From there, your right hand can let go and return to the rail guide to keep the pressure down. Your left hand will move to a position where you keep the pressure on the cutter blade level and use the rest of your hand to pull the cutter towards you.

Logan mount cutters all have a line on them to assist in lining up the cutter with your cut lines

Helpful Tip:

If you hold the mount cutter as demonstrated in the image you can see the line through the gap in your hand. Additionally there is no squaring bar to push up against, take your time and make sure you’re applying the correct pressure to keep the mount in place. Remember to use of the production stops to make sure you don’t make a cut past where you intended.

Step 6: Cut the remaining sides

A completed window mount cut left handed on a Logan mount cutter

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining cutting lines to finish your window mount.

Using a Pull Cutter left handed

Using a Pull cutter left-handed is very similar to using a push cutter in technique. Please be aware that when using a 550-1 left handed the squaring arm will not be usable.