Professional quality bevel edge window mountcutter

The perfect choice for cutting apertures in pre-cut mount blanks

At the heart of the Solo System is the unique Longridge cutting technology with unrivalled precision.

Size matters

The Solo System will handle pre-cut mounts up to 660mm (26") square. 

The maximum bevel edge window aperture that it will cut is 520mm (20.5”)

The maximum border width that can be marked out using the marker gauge is 150mm (6”).

What the Solo System includes – no other tools are needed to cut the bevel edge window aperture

Component..	..and how it helps cut a perfect window aperture
Hook-on bevel cutter with retractable blade for cutting the window		Variable depth control, start/stop indicator, comfortable grip that fits the shape of the hand. Comes assembled for right handed use but is fully reversible for left handed use. The uniquely designed Longridge cutter means that the blade glides through the mountboard without requiring any real physical effort producing a clean, accurate cut.
Packet of 5 blades (Ref L 030)		Bevel and vertical cutters use the same blade. Blades are reversible.
Non-slip 660mm (26") Guide Rail		There are two end caps fitted. The two rubber strips on the underside of the rail further prevent any twisting movement of the mount. The guide rail has two moveable cutter stops and one moveable mount stop. The mount stop pre]vents the mount moving while the bevel edge window aperture is cut. The two cutter stops are moved along the Guide Rail so that the cutting positions are preset before the cut is made. They also prevent over-cutting in the corners when cutting the window aperture. Since the positions of the cutter stops are set prior to cutting the window aperture, by simply turning the mount around means the stops are already in the correct position for cutting the opposite side of the window. The combination of the cutter stops and the mount stop make cutting several mounts of the same size is extremely quick and easy.
Yellow non-slip mat		The specially formulated construction provides exceptional grip on the work surface thus keeping the work secure.
Marker Gauge with pencil for marking out window borders		150mm (6") scale with metric and Imperial measurements. This makes marking out the border more accurate and efficient than using a pencil and ruler.
Screwdriver for adjusting blade depth and mount stop position
Protective mountboard cutting strip		To achieve a crisp, clean bevel cut, the mount must be supported.  This is achieved using a spare piece of mountboard that also protects the tip of the bevel cutter blade when cutting the aperture. A mountboard strip, trimmed to a convenient size is provided for this purpose. Failure to support the mount in this way is likely to result in a poorer quality, ragged edged cut.
Visual and audio Instruction computer CD		This provides both Windows and Apple Mac formats and includes easy to follow instructions on how to use your Longridge Mountcutting System to produce professional quality single bevel edge window mounts.
Instruction booklet		This complements the CD and is also very handy to keep with the mountcutter as a reference and reminder of how to cut the best possible mount. It also includes tips and suggestions on using Longridge mountcutters.
Colour of components may vary from illustrations

Left and right handed use

The Longridge cutter can be set for either right or left handed use, however if both right and left handed people will be using the same System, then we recommend separate bevel cutters set for each type of use.  Details are given on the mount cutting accessories page.

Push or pull action

We recommend using a push action as it is safer. However, if you prefer to use a pull action, then the blade should be set for left handed use if you are right handed (and right handed use if you are left handed). Take extra care if using a pull action that the cutter is prevented from causing injury at the end of the cut.

Further information

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