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FrameCo

MAT MASTER ™ CIRCLE CUTTER#14513 PERFECT BEVEL CUTS EVERYTIME

The FrameCo Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter is an innovative new tool, which utilises

many of the existing FrameCo mat cutters. The Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter Arm

consists of a swivel point, calibrated scale and turning handle. The kit includes all

the fittings to attach the FrameCo #201 Bevel Cutter, for cutting bevelled circles

and arcs as in the pictures shown here. Attachments are also available to mount a

pencil or coloured pen and the GrooveMasterTM for making circular V-Grooves.

Circle Cutter with

GrooveMaster™ attached

Mat Master™

Circle Cutterwith Pencil Holder attached

for marking out the mats

#14516

Pencil Holder Attachment Block

for use with the Mat Master™ Circle Cutter

Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm &

#201 Bevel Cutter

#14515

GrooveMaster™ Attachment Block

for use with the Mat Master™ Circle Cutter

#14513 Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm

The Circle Cutter

cuts circles from

4.5cm - 13/4” to

45cm 173/4”.

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1

3

Fitting the Mat MasterTM Bevel Cutter

to the cutting arm

Line up the blade tip with position 1

Fitting the GrooveMasterTM

to the cutting arm

Line up the leading edge of GrooveMasterTM body with position 2

2

1

3

Fitting the Pencil Holder

to the cutting arm

Line up the pencil tip with position 3

Want to know how to

Cut a Mat like this

SEE INSIDE

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How to cut a single circle in a mat

1. Cut a mat to the size you require. Determine the center point of the mat by ruling a

line from opposite corners on the back of the board. If you want your circle in the middle

of your mat, then spike the center point (where the two lines meet) so it can be seen

from the front. Note: By spiking above or below the centre point you will move the

resulting circle up or down. fig. 1. & 2.

2. Place a scrap piece of board under the mat to be cut. This scrap piece needs to be aslarge as your mat to support it while you cut and to ensure you do not damage your table

top. Remember you cut from the front of the mat. fig. 3.

3. Set the diameter for the circle you wish to cut by loosening the pivot handle (turn it anti-

clockwise) and sliding it along the Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter Arm. When the indicator

reaches the desired diameter tighten the pivot handle (turn it clockwise). The markings

on the Mat MasterTM Cutter Arm are half scale, so if you place the indicator at the 28cm

- 11 inch mark the circle cut will be 28cm - 11 inches in diameter. Press the spike firmly

into the top mat at the center point. The spike will penetrate through the several layers.

fig. 4.

4. You cut the circles by pushing the cutting head anticlockwise. Hold the cutter head with

one hand and the edge of the mats with your other hand. fig. 5.

5. As you start to push the blade down into the mat, start also to spin the mat in the

opposite direction. ie clockwise. Always keep the cutting action smooth and do not

release the blade from the mat you are cutting. fig. 5.

6. As you near the completion of your circle cut slow down the cutting a little and with

larger circles move your hand to hold the center drop-out so that it does not move,

otherwise it could tear the last part of the cut. fig. 6.

How to cut a double circle mat

1. Cut the outside dimensions for the two coloured mat boards required for the double

circular mat. Determine the centre point for the bottom or fillet mat of the mat by ruling

a line from opposite corners on the back of the board. fig. 1. & 6.

2. Stick the two mats together (coloured side down with the bottom or fillet mat on top)

using small amounts of double sided tape in the four corners only. fig. 6.

3. Using the spike, pierce through the two mats at the center point. fig. 2. This will insure

that the two mats line up after cutting the circles. Pencil mark the two mats on the back

so you know the exact way they go back together, then separate the two mats carefully

from each other and remove the double sided tape.

4. Cut the circle in the top mat first include a scrap board under the mat when cutting,

then reduce the size setting on the arm to cut the circle in the bottom or fillet mat. The

spike is placed in the pre pierced hole made earlier.

5. Using double sided tape, adhere the two back together making sure the two inner circle

cuts line up with one another. fig. 7.

If you are cutting a circle into dark mat board it may be advisable to place a piece

of tracing paper or brown paper on top of the mat first. Cut through this barrier paper

to prevent any scuffing of the dark coloured mat board.

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fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

fig. 4

fig. 5

push

anti-clockwise

rotate board

double sided tape

fig. 7

perfect bevels everytime


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How to cut an arch top mat

An arch top mat is really a rectangle mat with a circle top.

1. To layout the design for an Arch Top mat, first cut the mat board to the desired outside

dimensions. Then rule up for a standard rectangle mat in the normal way, marking out

the border width lines on the back of the mat. DO NOT draw in the top line of the

rectangle. Then, draw one further pencil line dividing the rectangle in half - extend this

line top to bottom of the mat. fig. 8.

2. The size of the circle to cut will be determined by the width of the window. The circle

should also be smaller than the width of the window. Approx. 1cm or 1/3” is ideal. This

will insert a small step where the sides of the rectangle meets the sides of the circle.

This is a more reliable method than trying to match up the two different cuts. fig. 9.

3. Once you have established the diameter of the circle you need to cut, next we have to

position the circle on the center line. The top of the circle arch should be the same

distance from the top of the mat as the other three border widths. Using a compass or

the pencil holder attached to the end of the Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter Arm, draw in a

circle in the open top of the pencil drawn rectangle on the back of the mat. Once you

are happy with the position mark the centre and piece the mat through to the front using

the spike. fig. 10.

4. Finally the position of the step has to be established. This can be at any point between

the middle of the circle and 1/4 from the top of the circle. Usually 1/3 down from the

circle top is ideal. Rule a line across the circle to mark the top of the window. fig. 11.

5. Turn the mat coloured side up ready to cut the circle. Add a scrap under board, postion

the circle cutter in the pre pierced hole and start to cut the circle. Start at approx

4 o’clock cutting around to 8 o’clock position, DO NOT cut a full circle. fig. 12.

6. Once the circle has been cut into the front of the mat, turn the mat over, and cut the

rectangle using the FrameCo Bevel cutter. Cut the top side which bisects the circle last.

Tip for Successful Circle Cutting

1. Blade depth should be the same as when cutting

straight line bevels. The ideal cutting depth is

when the blade just cuts through the matboard.

fig. 14. & 15.

2. Press the needle point spike firmly into the

boards. For small circles include a piece of MDFboard under the mats being cut. The pin will

anchor more firmly into the MDF.

3. A bump at the start / finish point is usually

caused by pushing the blade into the matboard

too quickly at the start. The ideal technique is

to lower the blade steadily into the board and at

the same time move the board into the cut.

4. As a safety precaution, store the pin so that it is

embedded into a piece of fome core.

fig. 14 Anti-clockwise to lower blade

fig. 15 Ideal blade depth

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Pencil Holder Attachment Block Attach the Pencil Holder to the Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter

Arm by aligning the pencil point to the indicator arrow.

This will ensure that the pencil is in the middle of the Mat

MasterTM Circle Cutter Arm.

Set the size by adjusting the sliding pivot handle and

indicator along the Mat MasterTM Circle Cutter Arm. The

markings on the scale represent the diameter of a full

circle - so if you require a radius then you must set the

indicator to half the final circle size.

The Pencil Holder is ideal for marking out all your mats.

A normal protractor can also be used.

GrooveMaster TM Attachment Block

Attach the GrooveMasterTM to the Mat MasterTM Circle

Cutter Arm by aligning the edge of the GrooveMasterTM

with the indicator arrow.

Secure the GrooveMasterTM onto the arm by means of the

attachment block, screw and washer - an allen key is

supplied.

Set the size of the V-Groove circle by adjusting the sliding

pivot handle and indicator along the Mat MasterTM Circle

Cutter Arm. The markings on the scale represent the

diameter of a circle.

The GrooveMasterTM is pulled toward you, ie in a clockwise

direction (Rotate the board in a anti-clockwise direction

at the same time as pulling the GrooveMasterTM). When

using the GrooveMasterTM keep an even pressure for an

even clean V-Groove.

#14513 Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm

#14514 Mat Master™ Circle Cutter Arm & #201 Bevel Cutter

#14515 GrooveMaster™ Attachment Block

#14516 Pencil Holder Attachment Block

Mat Master™ Circle Cutter

with Pencil Holder attached

for marking out the mats

#14515

GrooveMaster™

Attachment Block

Mat Master™ Circle Cutterwith GrooveMaster™ attached

#14516

Pencil Holder

Attachment Block

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2

1

3

Fitting the GrooveMasterTM

to the cutting arm

Line up the leading edge of

GrooveMasterTM

body with position 2

2

1

3

Fitting the Pencil Holder

to the cutting arm

Line up the pencil tip with position 3

“ You can cut some amazing mats with the mat cutting

arm. The possibilities are endless” - Gary Leete

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