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Alto 4505   List price $229.95   framingsupplies.com Price $149.95

The 4505 does everything the 4501 does, but is designed for the professional or individual who needs wider border widths and a longer straightedge. The 4505 is made with brass-plated parts that will last a lifetime. Because it is open-ended, it will cut any length mat with border widths up to 8". Cut single, double and triple mats, inlays, complex corners, narrow borders, mosaic corners, multiple openings and more. Use right- or left-handed. Comes complete with 10" x 38" base unit, Model 45 Mat Cutter, cutting surface, detailed instructions and 5 blades.

 

These packages are precisely sized pieces of mat board, waiting for you to cut the opening you desire into them.  Fashion them into whatever you desire, ovals, double mats etc.  This special will save you the time and money.  Acid Free Quality Mat Board (Acid Free core and backing paper) These packages of  blanks may contain  black core,  linen, rag mat, regular mat board, white core, foils, faux etc. Available from framingsupplies.com     Acid Free core and backing paper. 20 Sheets, a variety of Dark, Medium and Light Colors . Sizes available : 8 x 10, 11 x 14 and 16 x 20  inches A  1 Package of 20 Sheets of each 8" x 10" assorted mat board $8.95 B  1 Package of 20 Sheets of 11" x 14" assorted mat board $12.95 C 1 Package of 20 Sheets of 16" x 20" assorted mat board $17.95

 

36" Cutting Guide: A precision made, anodized aircraft aluminum straightedge.

Base: Sturdy 38" laminated base with cutting surface included.

Brass-plated Post-Hole Measuring System: This patented system speeds the measuring and layout of any mat design. It's easy, easy, easy! Cut border widths from 1/4" up to 8"!

Model 45 Mat Cutter: A 45-degree bevel cutter engineered to fit the human hand for comfort and ease of use, made from 33% glass-filled nylon for strength.

Blades: Honed on both sides especially for mat cutting and maximum sharpness. When one end of the blade gets dull simply flip it over for another sharp tip. Uses the same blade as the Model 360 Circle Cutter.

24-page Complete Illustrated Instructions: Guides you from basic to complex mat designs. The finest, most comprehensive set of mat cutting instructions available.

Cutting Surface: Included!

Practice Matboard: Two pieces of practice matboard included!

Lifetime Warranty: Free!

Since 1974 Alto's Mat Cutting Tools have been used by hundreds of  thousands of satisfied customers. Our 4505 Mat Cutting System is so easy to use that anyone can cut beautiful mats! Alto's 4505 comes complete - all you need is a pencil and you are ready to cut your first mat! Give it as a gift to a creative family member or friend OR make beautiful gifts inexpensively by matting your own projects. This tool is Made in America and includes free "How To" support on our 800 number and a Lifetime Warranty.

 

Simple and fast layout. Cuts any size or style mat.

Simplifies complicated mat designs: Complex Corners, French Mats, Inlays, Accent Lines.