HFS(R) Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter 400 Sheet Capacity | Solid Steel Construction (A4-12'' Paper Cutter)

Pretty straightforward to set up, but could be confusing upfront. Ditch the blue safety guard, who needs safety anyway? The blade is hefty, and the pressure bar is great for aligning paper on the board. So far it looks like the measurement indicators are pretty spot-on. Only a mm or two difference between cuts, but it can easily slice through extra thick stacks. For anyone setting it up for the first time, DO NOT UNSCREW ANYTHING before reading the instructions thoroughly. I unscrewed the black alignment bar from its track like a doofus, and then I had to take a good portion of the cutter apart in order to get the alignment bar back into its mounting bracket, which is held together with tension. If you unscrew it, the bracket will fall to the bottom of its track, and you will NOT be able to reattach it without taking the track apart. The adjustable alignment bar is hit or miss. I don't use it too often, as it feels a bit loose once it's tightened down. I just use the printed measurements and it's treated me well. One thing to be aware of is that the grid on the cutting board is for cm measurements, NOT inches. You need to align your cuts to the two rulers on the board instead of the grid. That might be a little confusing for newcomers. Overall though, the guillotine is fantastically sharp and has held its edge for the month I've had it. Hopefully it holds that edge for a good long while.

It’s heavy duty indeed! I’m new to bookbinding, and this is exactly what I need for my projects. The size, ease of use, and built-in measurements are really helpful. I’ve had it for about two months now, and the blade still seems nice and sharp.

Bought this for my wife's craft room. She does a lot of paper craft and book binding that involves cutting a lot of different weight paper,chip board,etc. This cutter can cut through most anything and requires very little strength as the handle and cutting mechanism relies on leverage. We bought this 6/29/24 and received it with damage to the heavy metal base plate. Each of the four corners of the base have a soft curve and the manufacturer supplies plastic "caps" to snap on to the metal so the cutter won't damage surfaces it's put on and also provide a little more grip so it won't slide around. One of these corners was dented enough that the plastic cap could not snap on to it and because of that it would wobble. Easy enough to just put something under the corner to even it out, but it's like having a kitchen table with a too short leg and you prop it up with a piece of cardboard. It works but you'd like your new cutter to be in new condition when you receive it. We reached out to the company and received a response in a few days, but that was just to say that they had forwarded the complaint to some other entity. They asked us to provide pictures of the damage which we did. Another couple weeks go by and they check back to see if it's been resolved. We said we never heard from anyone after the initial contact and they said they'd forward it again. Now we're two months out and still nothing. I went back to read reviews to see if others have had shipping damage and there were some. The cutter is packaged reasonably well with lots of cardboard and styrofoam; but two things are working against a successful shipment. First is the weight. This cutter is quite heavy( a testament to how well made it is). This isn't anything to be changed but it does suggest that even more robust packaging is required. The second factor is also weight and what is likely the reason for our damaged product. All the weight is on one side. I almost dropped the box from about a foot off the floor when I lifted it because it was laying flat(and it's a huge square box). If your not expecting this; it's easy to lose your grip. I'm pretty sure this same thing happened during the chain of handling in shipping and the box was dropped from enough height to bend the(substantial) metal corner. A warning on the box about the lopsided weight might help reduce drops. Also, shipping the box on its side with the heaviest side down and "🔝 " would also aid in handling. Great product needs improved shipping and better customer service.

I already made a review on this. The cutter is amazing quality. However, it’s extremely sharp. Ironically I was making fun of a friend who cut his finger in a paper cutter. I thought how is that even possible. Well it’s so shape that I reached down to touch something and it merely snagged a hair of my finger nail but is so sharp that it caught and just kept going. I can’t believe it. Of course I keep my fingers away from the blade when cutting. But this thing is like a laser beam. And that’s coming from someone that can sharpen knives shape enough to wittle hair in half several times. So even touching it can cut you. Be careful!! Also note* this was my own fault. I took the blue safety guard off. The guard is a good feature and the locking blade handle is a good feature. When you’re done using it pull the handle all the way up so the blade is hidden up inside the machine

The HFS(R) 17" Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter arrived with a minor packaging blemish—possibly from the Clamping Handle rubbing against the Blade Holder Hood. Setup Observations: - Step #1 suggests placing the cutter on a flat surface. Realistically, you’ll need to place it upside down or on its side to proceed. - Step #2: Insert the four plastic feet securely. I used a rubber mallet to ensure a snug fit - otherwise, the cutter will be unbalanced. - Step #3: Two Allen wrenches are included. I used the larger to reverse the Clamping Handle. The purpose of the smaller wrench remains unclear. - Step #5: It is unclear the appropriate amount of tightening for the Clamping Handle to prevent shifting – overtightening resulted in wrist pain. - Step #7: Pressing the cutting handle too firmly also strained my wrists. Additionally, with each cut, the blade shaved slithers off the red blade pad. Performance Issues: - The Guide Ruler Lock Wheel can detach if turned too far counterclockwise. Reattaching it requires creativity. - The Guide Ruler doesn’t align straight. You must manually hold it in place while tightening, and hope that it doesn’t shift. - Despite all adjustments, every test cut was angled - not suitable for precise 90° joins. - Cuts are rough and jagged. The cutter also leaves dirt marks on boards that won’t clean off. Positives: - Cuts medium weight cardboard just fine. - There was an extra plastic foot, and five screws in the box - though the purpose of the screws is unclear. I need a reliable cutter for my current project. This one doesn’t cut it. It will be returned, and my search will continue.

I was skeptical after all the reviews on various models on here. I took a chance and don’t regret it…but it’s also day 1 and I’m not running a business. I received what I believe is a new unit based on packaging. Instructions were easy but I had to figure out the feet on my own. Not too complicated but they do snap in if you press down on the unit. Within a few minutes I grabbed some scrap cardstock and cut 5.5” wide pieces easily. It was a variety of brands so after I cut once, the other piece had some that were longer than 5.5” so I popped that stack in and it cut the slivers off easily. And they measure exactly 5.5”. So far, so good. The caveats are that the guide bar can move at the free end. South end if you’re looking at it like a map. So I made sure that when I added my stack of cardstock that I didn’t push too hard on that section. I have no intention of cutting an entire ream of paper so this shouldn’t be an issue. I’m mostly cutting heavyweight cardstock, and I am tired of doing 2 sheets at a time. Another thing to note is that it does make an impression on the top piece of cardstock. It didn’t go through to the second, so I’ll be sure I have a scrap piece on top each time. Not a deal breaker. I waste more than that trying to cut individual sheets. The last thing I noticed was when I clamped the paper down. The top sheets of paper wanted to shift out so I repositioned, reclamped, making sure it stayed against the guide. No issues so that’s just a learning curve. Second cut was fine, without the need to readjust. When I raised the clamp for the first time there was some paper and marks where they must have tested it once before packaging. Otherwise it looks brand new. I will be back to rate the blade durability once I’ve used it for awhile. I’ve heard they dull quickly so it was important that I have a blade easily available. One other notes about the weight. It’s heavy but not so heavy that my aging arms couldn’t manage it. I carried it in from the porch and brought it downstairs and set on a sturdy set of drawers. I up won’t be moving it much, but if I decide it’s taking up too much real estate for the usage, I can put it in another room and bring it out periodically.

Decent, but could be improved. I have now used it on about 100 books. Book clamp must be VERY firmly applied or pages may slip. Highly recommend cutting the covers off any hardcover books first, and separating thick ones into sections not more than 1/2" thick. After about 50 uses, the rotary knob came off, and out of it came two plastic components that hold the knob and a little bit of paper with Chinese writing on it... :) Anyway, using this requires a good bit of strength and a solid tabletop. The blade, while it has noticeably dulled with use, is really sharp initially - be careful!

I purchased this for my small business, I absolutely love it. Can cut a huge stack of paper together, keeps it all cut evenly. Was a tad complicated to put together & understand, but after that it was easy sailing.