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We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now. 

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
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We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

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John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

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Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

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John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 4/20/2021 12:23:00 PM
From: Victoria Blackwell
Subject: RE: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

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Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Plexi? Interesting. I think I need a different Logan - as ours is not working.

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 12:32 PM
From: Marlena Jones-Hawkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I believe Logan is the brand we are ordering for our new cutter.  It cuts plexi-glass as well.  I'm looking forward to it.  Our old cutter is oooollllld! More than 20 I think.

 

Respectfully,

 

Marlena Jones-Hawkins Graphics Manager   Email: marlena.jones@scmuseum.org Phone: 803.898.4963 301 Gervais St., Rear |  Columbia, SC 29201 scmuseum.org

 

Original Message:
Sent: 4/20/2021 12:23:00 PM
From: Victoria Blackwell
Subject: RE: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

------------------------------
Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

I would be curious at which of the Logan cutters it is.  I was looking at a few.

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 12:32 PM
From: Marlena Jones-Hawkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I believe Logan is the brand we are ordering for our new cutter.  It cuts plexi-glass as well.  I'm looking forward to it.  Our old cutter is oooollllld! More than 20 I think.

 

Respectfully,

 

Marlena Jones-Hawkins Graphics Manager   Email: marlena.jones@scmuseum.org Phone: 803.898.4963 301 Gervais St., Rear |  Columbia, SC 29201 scmuseum.org

 

Original Message:
Sent: 4/20/2021 12:23:00 PM
From: Victoria Blackwell
Subject: RE: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

------------------------------
Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 4/22/2021 2:24:00 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: RE: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I would be curious at which of the Logan cutters it is.  I was looking at a few.

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 12:32 PM
From: Marlena Jones-Hawkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I believe Logan is the brand we are ordering for our new cutter.  It cuts plexi-glass as well.  I'm looking forward to it.  Our old cutter is oooollllld! More than 20 I think.

 

Respectfully,

 

Marlena Jones-Hawkins Graphics Manager   Email: marlena.jones@scmuseum.org Phone: 803.898.4963 301 Gervais St., Rear |  Columbia, SC 29201 scmuseum.org

 

Original Message:
Sent: 4/20/2021 12:23:00 PM
From: Victoria Blackwell
Subject: RE: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

------------------------------
Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Thank you - I will look at that!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 12:23 PM
From: Victoria Blackwell
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I have used Logan full-size mat cutters for many years now to cut foam core and other types of board to back exhibition labels and text panels. The cutter works great on foam core down to thinner cardstock backing boards. The cutter also has the option for straight or beveled edges, so it can be used for a multitude of projects, from matting artwork to foam core-backed text panels. There are a variety of styles and prices.  There are other brands, but Logan was recommended at my first museum, so I've stayed with that brand.

------------------------------
Victoria Blackwell
Director of Exhibitions
Whatcom Museum
Bellingham WA

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Thanks John. I have done that before - but not as accurate.

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-19-2021 06:56 AM
From: John Jenkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We do it the old fashioned way, a cutting mat, a large straight-edge & a box (art) cutter. Works great.

------------------------------
John Jenkins
President & CEO
SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
Bellingham Wa

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

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David Lewis
Curatorial
Aurora IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Yes - that is good advice

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 10:48 AM
From: David Lewis
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

I agree with John, a metal T-Square, and a SHARP knife (I like the box-cutters with the snap-off-blades)

Then the secret is to do the cut using a series of three (or more) shallow cuts.   Cutting just the top paper, then into the foam, then a little deeper in the foam, then the bottom paper.    Don't rush it and try and slice through in one pass.

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David Lewis
Curatorial
Aurora IL

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Hi David,

We use matte board for our labels.  If the label is going in a case with something delicate, we use an acid-free (archival) matte boards.  We have an old cutter for foam core and matte board but are in the process of ordering a new one.  I also use one of those giant paper cutters to cut the labels once mounted to the matte. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Marlena.jones@scmuseum.org or 803-898-4963

Respectfully,
Marlena Jones-Hawkins
SC State Museum
Columbia, SC

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Marlena Jones-Hawkins MBA
Graphics Manager
South Carolina State Museum
Columbia SC
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Sometimes I use Matte board - I like the look of that too.

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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 04-20-2021 11:22 AM
From: Marlena Jones-Hawkins
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

Hi David,

We use matte board for our labels.  If the label is going in a case with something delicate, we use an acid-free (archival) matte boards.  We have an old cutter for foam core and matte board but are in the process of ordering a new one.  I also use one of those giant paper cutters to cut the labels once mounted to the matte. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Marlena.jones@scmuseum.org or 803-898-4963

Respectfully,
Marlena Jones-Hawkins
SC State Museum
Columbia, SC

------------------------------
Marlena Jones-Hawkins MBA
Graphics Manager
South Carolina State Museum
Columbia SC

Original Message:
Sent: 04-16-2021 03:34 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Recommendations - foam core cutter for labels

We have been placing our labels on foam core, then cutting them. We have an old cutter.. but it is not in the best shape now.

I am curious what all of you might be using - we are looking for clean cuts and can measure precisely.

Thank you!

------------------------------
David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
------------------------------