Reviewing the Dahle 533 Professional Guillotine Paper Cutter

Do you need a professional-grade
guillotine paper cutter? If so, one product to check out is the Dahle
533, a high-quality device that has a lot of strengths, as well as a
couple of minor weaknesses. Here's all you need to know about them.

The many strengths:

• The 533 has a 15-sheet cutting capacity that makes it
  ideal for both small and medium-sized jobs. The cutting capacity is
  based on 20 lb. bond paper (i.e. the stuff you typically use in a copier
  or printer), so the capacity may increase if you user a thinner stock.
• You
  can cut more than paper with the 533. The blade is durable enough to
  slice through materials such as cardstock and photographs. This makes
  the cutter great for use in print shops as well as photography and art
  studios.
• This device can cut materials that are up to 12 inches long, so it's perfect for letter-sized documents that measure 8.5” x 11”.
• The
  533 has a blade that's been made out of ground Solingen steel, which is
  one of the highest quality metals available. The blade is
  self-sharpening so you'll never have to sharpen it yourself. As far as
  safety is concerned, the blade has a spring system that allows it to
  stay in the position you leave it in. It won't fall down or fly up
  suddenly so you can stay safe while using it.
• This cutter has
  an adjustable backstop that can be attached to either the top or bottom
  depending on what you prefer. There's also a manual paper clamp that
  will keep your items sturdy when you cut them. The clamp will also keep
  your fingers away from the blade.
• The 533 has a durable metal
  base that will be able to withstand a lot of use. The base has a
  measurement grid printed on it, as well as cutting guides so you can get
  the most accurate cut for your project.
• Finally, this
  product comes with a very generous lifetime warranty. This will enable
  you to either get the cutter fixed or replaced on the off-chance that
  something goes wrong with it.

And the minor weaknesses:

• Since the 533 has a 15-sheet cutting capacity, it
  wouldn't be a good cutter to use if you frequently cut large amounts of
  paper. The cutter simply can't process a lot of sheets at once and even
  if you tried using it for a big job, it would take a lot of time.
• The 12-inch cutting length makes it impossible to use this device for trimming large materials.

Overall,
the Dahle 533 is a first-rate professional-grade guillotine paper
cutter for smaller jobs. It's great that it can process some non-paper
materials and that the cutting length is sufficient for letter-sized
documents. You'll stay safe when using this device and you should get
great results consistently. As long as you don't need a device that can
process large amounts of paper, the 533 definitely deserves a look.