All About the Dahle 846 Heavy-Duty Stack Cutter

When it comes to cutting tools, the
stack cutter is king. A stack cutter can cut hundreds of sheets of paper
in what seems like the blink of an eye. One of models currently
available is the Dahle 846 Heavy-Duty Stack Cutter. Here’s a review of
this machine so you can learn all about it.

• The 846 is definitely the device you need if you
  routinely need to cut huge stacks of paper. This machine can cut up
  to 500 sheets of 20 lb. bond paper at once. That’s the equivalent
  of one ream of paper. This device’s blade is also able to cut
  stacks of cardstock. However, since cardstock is thicker than 20
  lb. bond paper, you won’t be able to cut as much of it at one time.
• This
  device can cut paper that’s up to 16-7/8 inches wide. You’ll be
  able to cut paper of many different sizes including letter-sized
  sheets (8.5” x 11”).
• As with many of their cutting
  tools, Dahle has made this machine’s blades out of Solingen
  steel. This type of steel is one of the most durable metals available.
  The rest of the device is also made out of metal (albeit not
  Solingen steel), so you can expect to get a lot of use out of it.
• The
  846 is a very large machine that measures 30” x 25-1/2”. It’s also
  extremely heavy, weighing in at 134 pounds. If you need this
  machine but you don’t have a large enough surface for it, you can
  order a stand. This stand is durable and it even has a shelf so
  you’ll have some extra storage space. Whether you choose to order
  the stand or not, you’ll need to be careful when moving the 846
  because it’s so heavy.
• As with any cutting tool, safety
  is a concern when using the 846. This device is equipped with
  built-in plastic safety covers that will help keep your hands away
  from the cutting area.
• To ensure the best possible cut,
  this machine has a manual clamp to keep everything in place.
  There’s also a scale bar so you can measure the paper before
  cutting it. The scale bar has both metric and standard
  measurements. This device also has a spindle-driven backstop so you can
  cut repeatedly.
• The 846 is a bright blue color.
  (Think of the Cookie Monster – it’s the same exact color.) The
  color might be off-putting and unfortunately, there are no other
  hues available.

When it comes right down to it, the
Dahle 846 is a very simple machine: it’s made to cut large stacks of
paper and it does so beautifully. With a 500-sheet cutting capacity,
this machine is ideal for workplaces needing a heavy-duty device. You
can cut different sizes of paper with it and get great results all the
time while staying safe. Of course, you’ll need to make sure you can
accommodate its size and that the color isn’t going to be a total
eyesore. Color and size aside, the 846 is the machine to use when
working with large amount of paper, so check it out today.