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Logan Graphic Products, Inc. is committed to delivering products that work and exceed our customers' expectations. If you are dissatisfied with your tool's performance, do not understand the directions, or feel that you are not getting the results you expected, DON'T GIVE UP! Contact us by email or phone, and let us help solve your problem. We are here for you, and want you to be thrilled with your Logan purchase.

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Mat Cutting & Picture Framing How To's and Tips

Welcome to the Logan library of tips, advice, and answers to frequently asked questions:

Mat Cutting Tips & Advice
  • Basic Mat Cutter Maintenance
  • Calculating Border Sizes
  • Better Cuts with Backing Sheets
  • How To Cut 40" (101cm) Matboard on a 32" (81cm) Compact Cutter
  • How To Cut Left-Handed
  • How To Adjust Your Mat Cutter for Proper Blade Depth
  • Importance of Proper Blade Depth
  • Proper Cutting Technique: Oval & Circle Mat Cutter
  • Standard Frame Sizes
  • Making the Most of a 32"x40" Matboard
  • Simple T-Hinge Mounting


    Mat Cutting FAQ
  • Why am I getting a hook in the corners?
  • Why am I getting a curve in bevel cuts?
  • Why am I getting overcuts in the corners?
  • Are production stops the foolproof way to get perfect cuts?
  • Why am I getting ragged cut?
  • How come I don't cut all the way through the matboard?
  • Why is my bevel cut going the wrong way?
  • Why are my mats not coming out square?
  • Do I need to buy the most expensive machine to get the best looking mats?


    Calculators
  • Mat Sizing (Win)
  • Mat Sizing (Mac)
  • Maximizing Mat Yield (Win)
  • Maximizing Mat Yield (Mac)




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