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| Compact Classic |
Compact Elite |
Artist Elite |
Simplex Classic |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usage Level | Light | Light | All Purpose | All Purpose |
| Model Number & Capacity | 301‑1 = 32" (81 cm) | 350‑1 = 32" (81 cm) | 450‑1 = 40" (101 cm) | 550‑1 = 40" (101 cm) |
| Squaring Function | No | Squaring bar | Squaring bar | Full 32" (81 cm) Squaring Arm |
| Minimum Border Size | 3/4" (19 mm) | 3/4" (19 mm) | 3/4" (19 mm) | 3/4" (19 mm) |
| Maximum Border Size | 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) | 4-1/2" (11.4 cm) | 5-1/2" (14 cm) | 5-1/2" (14 cm) |
| Hinging Guide Rail | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Base Board Type | 1/2" MDF | 1/2" MDF | 3/4" MDF | 3/4" MDF |
| Parallel Mat Guide | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Production Stops | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bevel Cutter | Push Style | Push Style | Pull Style | Pull Style |
| Straight Cutter | Mat Knife | Pull Style 701‑1 | Pull Style 701‑1 | Pull Style 701‑1 |
| Cuts Standard Thickness Mat Board | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cuts 8 Ply | No | No | No | No |
| Straight Cuts Foam Board | Up to 3/16" (5 mm) | Up to 3/16" (5 mm) | Up to 3/16" (5 mm) | Up to 3/16" (5 mm) |
| Cuts Glass | No | No | No | No |
| Cuts Plexi | No | No | No | No |
| Cuts Paper/Photos | No | No | No | No |
| Replacement Blade | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| View | View | View | View |
Mount Cutting System are widely used in the framing world to cut mounts for picture frames. They consist of a straight edge cutter for the outer sides and a bevel shaped cutter for the inner “Aperture” or “window” of the mount. All the systems we sell come with their own individual tricks and bonus features which allows for easier cutting.