Name: Logan 5501 and 5601 Simplex Classic Mat Cutters
Brand: Logan
Rating: 4.3 (21 reviews)

The Logan Simplex Classic is a full-featured, artist-quality mat cutter at an economy price!

Used by thousands of artists worldwide, the Simplex Classic is an  all-purpose   mat-cutting tool that makes both bevel and straight cuts. Available with either a 40" (102 cm) or 60" (152 cm) capacity, this  board-mounted cutting system includes the following features: 
  
- Parallel mat guide in aluminum channels 
- 32" (81 cm) squaring arm with stop 
- Hinging guide rail with production stops 
    
The Logan  550-1  and 560-1 Simplex Classic Mat Cutters use Logan #270 blades.




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Logan Simplex Classic Mat Cutter - Left angle view

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Logan Simplex Classic Mat Cutter - Top view with Hinged Guard Rail

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Logan Simplex Classic Mat Cutter - Right Angle view with mats

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This "do-it-yourself" video explains all the steps of cutting a professional looking mat for your artwork. We begin by showing you a simple formula for measuring a window opening for perfectly even sides - and the best practices for getting clean edges when cutting your matboard. All the supplies needed for mat cutting and framing your artwork are available at Blick Art Materials http://www.dickblick.com/categories/framing/

How to Measure and Cut a Mat

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Logan first introduced the 450 Intermediate+ Mat Cutter (originally the Model 401) in 1998. Offering full-size (40&quot;) capacity and a unique, heavy-duty pull-style bevel cutting head, the Intermediate+ is known by artists around the world as an easy, accurate, and value-priced mat cutting system.   Logan's next-generation Model 450-1 Artist Elite Mat Cutter offers even more features, at the same price as the original 450!   The 450-1 Artist Elite features a 40&quot; (101 cm) board, capable of cutting full  32&quot; &times; 40&quot;   (81.3 cm &times; 101.6 cm)  sheets of standard-thickness matboard, a hinged guardrail, a mat guide for border widths from &frac34;&quot; (2 cm) to 5&frac12;&quot; (14 cm), and a heavy-duty pull-style bevel cutter with anti-crawl pin.   Also included are a new adjustable-depth pivoting straight cutter, aluminum channel guides, and a removable 20&quot; (51 cm) measuring bar with a production stop for the straight cutter. The squaring bar holds matboards at a 90&deg; angle for straight cutting. Two guiderail stops are also included for production cutting.   Designed for artists, photographers, crafters, and framers, the Logan 450-1 Artist Elite cuts standard thickness (4-ply or 1.4 mm) mat boards only. Five #270 Blades are included.

The 450-1 Artist Elite features a 40" board, capable of cutting full 32" x 40" sheets of standard-thickness matboard, a hinged guardrail, a mat guide for border widths from 3/4" to 5-1/2", and a heavy-duty pull-style bevel cutter with anti-crawl pin.

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Logan 850 Platinum Edge Mat Cutter - Left Angled view showing Cutting head and Squaring Arm extended

Talk about performance! This member of Logan's mat cutter family has it all.   From its anodized aluminum base on up, this cutter is solid and dependable. Features of the  Model 850  include a  super-smooth  gliding action on the cutting head, a  quick-change  magnetic blade cartridge, a  micro-adjustable  moving magnetic stop, and an extended squaring arm that detaches easily.   The  Model 850's   extra-long  cutting bar is designed to easily accommodate and cut  full-size  sheets of  8-ply  and  4-ply  matboard up to  40&quot; long .   Comes with 5 extra #267 blades.

Features of the Model 850 include a super-smooth gliding action on the cutting head, a quick-change magnetic blade cartridge, a micro-adjustable moving magnetic stop, and an extended squaring arm that detaches easily.

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The Simplex Elite is a sizing tool, trimmer, and mat cutter in one. Ideal for sizing mat board and foam board, this versatile,  baseboard-mounted  mat cutter is also great for cutting glass and acrylic Plexiglas sheets, and for trimming paper and photos.   Available in two lengths, the Simplex Elite features a hinging guide rail with production stops, a parallel mat guide in aluminum channels, and a 32&quot; (81&nbsp;cm) squaring arm with production stop.   Also included are bevel and straight cutting heads, an  8-ply  bevel cutter, a glass cutter, an acrylic Plexiglas cutter, a paper trimmer, and the updated  Complete Guide to Home Picture Framing .   The Simplex Elite uses #270 or #271 replacement blades and the #786 glass wheel.

The Simplex Elite, available in two lengths,  is a sizing tool, trimmer, and mat cutter in one. Ideal for sizing mat board and foam board, this versatile, baseboard-mounted mat cutter is also great for cutting glass and acrylic Plexiglas sheets, and for trimming paper and photos.

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Logan Acrylic Plastic Cutter - Angled view with blade extended downward


The Logan Acrylic Plastic Cutter is a  hand-held  tool for sizing plastic and acrylic sheets used in general framing applications.   It can be used in conjunction with any suitable straight edge or most Logan equipment, including Team System, Compact Series, Artist Elite, and Simplex Series mat cutters.

The Logan Acrylic Plastic Cutter is a hand-held tool for sizing plastic and acrylic sheets used in general framing applications. It can be used in conjunction with suitable straight edges or most Logan equipment, including Team System, Compact Series, Artist Elite, and Simplex Series mat cutters.

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Framer's Edge 650 Mat Cutter  Right Side View

Logan Framer's Edge Elite Mat Cutters are designed for professional artists and framers who want a cost effective yet versatile machine that can handle both high production jobs and small projects. Crafted of durable,  heavy-duty  materials, they withstand the rigors of professional  mat-cutting  with ease and accuracy.   Every Framer's Elite Edge machine boasts a  nonstick-coated  cutting bar that needs no lubrication. A  single-pull , dual cutting head provides both bevel and straight cuts and has the ability to handle  four-ply  and  eight-ply  mats with ease.  Lifetime-guaranteed  Delrin bearings offer smooth operation over the long haul.   These  state-of-the-art  machines are built on a sturdy base crafted of &frac34;&quot; (19&nbsp;mm) composite board surfaced with durable,  easy-to-clean  laminate. A hinged guide rail, parallel mat guide, and three movable production stops enable quick, accurate operation with border measurements.   Work with your choice of two squaring arms: the 32&quot; (81&nbsp;cm) arm for making straight cuts or the 9&quot; (23&nbsp;cm) arm when space is tight.   Ten #269 replacement blades are included. The Framer's Elite Edge also accepts #268 blades for  eight-ply  mat cutting.    FREE BONUS &nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;As a special bonus, receive a  FREE   96-page  home picture framing book with purchase.

Versatile pull-style cutting head handles both bevel and straight cuts. Movable stop allows bevel head to cut all 4 sides without re-adjusting stops. Automatic blade lock-down.  Gauge prevents overcuts.

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Logan Replacement Blades - Closeup of #267 Blade

These blades are used with many of the Logan Mat Cutters:

These blades are used with many of the Logan Mat Cutters. Available in several package quantities.

The Logan Simplex Classic is a full-featured, artist-quality mat cutter at an economy price! Used by thousands of artists worldwide, the Simplex Classic is an all-purpose mat-cutting tool that makes both bevel and straight cuts. Available with either a 40" or 60" capacity.

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550-1 Length	40"	102 cm
560-1 Length	60"	152 cm
Squaring Arm	27"	69 cm