I just cut my first mat for only $652.

[d2creative]

$650 for the Logan 850 Platinum and $2 for a nice 22"x28" mat.

Ok seriously though. I think I'll actually start framing things now. I can't stand the thought of paying money to have things framed, it always seems so expensive. But with 1/2 price frames bought during sales and now being able to make nice beveled mats really easily, I can frame like it's going out of style.

I suckered myself in to buying a higher priced mat cutter than I originally wanted, but it should last forever. The only problem is storing this sucker.

[Tom]

I was thinking medical bills were going to be involved for $652.

[groovyone]

I need to start matting my stuff. I never do. Maybe you could work out something with Abel for the forum to sell mats locally!

[d2creative]

Originally Posted by Thomas Campbell

I was thinking medical bills were going to be involved for $652.

LOL, i didn't think of that. But could have easily been true!!!

[revjvegas]

Yeah, when you see what those "less expensive" craft places charge for framing, even with their supposed 1/2 off special pricing, it doesn't take a trig guru to figure out you come out better in the long run just doing it yourself.

Plus its fun.

[DeannaD]

Jeez, I have a mat cutter. It was definitely < $50. Do you just hand this one the matboard and type in the measurements?

[d2creative]

Originally Posted by DeannaD

Jeez, I have a mat cutter. It was definitely < $50. Do you just hand this one the matboard and type in the measurements?

Almost.
It's also all aluminum, no particle board.
Like i said, it will last for a very long time.

[groovyone]

She's a beauty, Dennis. I was watching a Luminous Landscape journal (I think) and they were showing how to cut mats with a system very close to yours. Very handy if you can get your money's worth.

[d2creative]

Well, let's see. I saved about $6 (not including shipping or local tax and gas) on the mat i cut last night. So about 100 more and I'm in the black!

[groovyone]

I'd buy a couple! haha All of my printed stuff are n plain black frames.

[Angelo]

Dennis, when I need matting I'll give you a call - if you want to take outside work.

[d2creative]

haha, sure. But I'll need to get a little more practice in first.
Still takes a little guessing to get perfect corners.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by d2creative

haha, sure. But I'll need to get a little more practice in first.
Still takes a little guessing to get perfect corners.

If you saw my photos you'd know perfect corners on the matting is the least of my problems. hahah

[The Philos]

I'll stick to canvases ;).

[J Eddington]

Just think the next one will only cost $362!