1. Cut an oval/circle of the desired size.
2. Do not alter the differential setting
but increase the oval/circle width
setting.
The initial hand pressure on the cutting head controls the speed of the blade entry in to
the mat surface and the continued pressure can affect the depth.
3. Fit the glass scoring tool and lower it
onto the matboard surface. Rotate
the table (without touching the cut-
ting head knob) to align the tool then
press on the cutting head knob to
make a light indent 2cm [1”] or
so long.
4. Remove the glass scoring tool and fit
the V-groover.
5. Lower the V-groover and carefully
place the tips of the two blades in
the indent.
6. Place a hand on the cutting head
knob and rotate the turntable one full
revolution applying firm constant
pressure on the cutting head knob.
7. Stop when the blades stop cutting
the thin strip from the matboard.
Inspect the V-groove and remove the
finished mat from the clamps.
NOTE: The blade tips of the V-groove tool are set one behind the other but
when viewed from the cutting direction the tips should appear to meet exactly without
overlap. The V-groove width and depth may be changed by adjusting the nylon
screw in the centre of the blade holder. Two SM02 blades are used in the
V-grooving tool.
5.3 The Craftsman Toolset
(optional)
5.3
Cutting V-grooves
