Carl DC-100 Personal Rotary Trimmer with Swing Out Ruler Arm.

I have purchased Carl brand trimmers for years. I do a lot of scrapbooking and this is the only trimmer that has stood the test of time. I had to get a new one only because I carelessly left it on the floor when it fell and it ended up under the chair leg when I sat down. Bummer!

So, when I was searching for another one, I came across this listing that stated that this one had a "swing out ruler arm." My only complaint with my last one is that it didn't have one of these. Well, much to my dismay, the write-up given on this listing is for a different model of Carl trimmer. THE DC-100 DOES NOT HAVE A SWING-OUT RULER ARM. I still gave the item 4 stars because I do love this trimmer, and I did keep it. I'm just bummed that Carl hasn't made this trimmer with a swing-out ruler.

I hope others read this before buying, since you will not get what the item title and description states. (BTW...this company has the same write-up on their website for this trimmer.)

Had this for awhile, but the design has one fatal flaw that I can't understand: The blue thing that holds the cutting blade has this plastic lever that constantly bangs into the paper you are trying to cut, bending/ruining your paper and stubbing your finger painfully as the cutting action comes to a complete stop because this blade lever thing keeps hitting the edge of your paper. Why this obnoxious design flaw wasn't caught up front is inexcuseable.

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I just ordered a new cutter to replace one that broke (it was dropped onto a hard floor). I've had it for a few years and it has worked very well for school projects and trimming photos. I think the confusion over the "swing arm" title stems from the design of other cutters where the arm is only hinged on one end and is able to swing up and out of the way completely. I have an older cutter (different brand) that does this. It allows a larger piece of paper to be placed on the base and partially cut. I have been satisfied with the Carl DC 100 for almost all my projects.

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I'm confused about another reviewer's comment about no "swing out arm." I still use the DC-100 model that I received in 2004, and ordered another for a co-worker in 2008. The length of my ruler does lift up for me to place my paper, then sets back down. A different co-worker just used mine and has asked me to order one for him becuase he liked it so much. If this listing is in fact for the DC-100, I would expect to receive the very same cutter.

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The quality and cut of the blades is excellent. The convenience of this trimmer's small size is greatly appreciated. The only thing I would recommend is a little sturdier design. I cracked mine when it fell off my desk; however, a little packaging tape fixed the issue and I was back in business. Overall great trimmer!

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