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Dahle 550 Professional Rolling Trimmer, 14-1/8" Cut Length, 20 Sheet Capacity, Self-Sharpening, Automatic Clamp, German Engineered Paper Cutter

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 90 ratings
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Brand Dahle
Item Weight 6.39 Pounds
Cutting Width 14 Inches
Assembly Required Yes

About this item

  • Self-sharpening blade cuts in both directions
  • Dual barrel aluminum guide bar provides strength and accuracy
  • Automatic clamp holds work securely and prevents shifting
  • Ground steel blade is encased in a protective housing for safety
  • Sturdy metal base with non-slip rubber feet

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.88 x 14.13 x 3.25 inches; 6.39 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 550
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 10, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dahle
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SWUNWZU
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 90 ratings

Product Description

The Dahle 550 Professional Rolling Trimmer with a 14" cutting length is designed for precision and accuracy. It features a ground self-sharpening blade, an automatic clamp to prevent shifting, and a metal base for durability. This German engineered cutter is ultra-precise and ideal for trimming paper, photographs, and cardstock. SELF-SHARPENING- This trimmer features a self-sharpening cutting system. No need to worry about replacing dull or worn blades, this system sharpens as you cut to maintain a perfectly honed edge. The blade's precision graduated edge will remove even the tiniest sliver of paper, and produce a clean, burr-free cut. AUTOMATIC CLAMP- Holding your work securely by hand is no longer necessary. The trimmer’s integrated, automatic clamping system provides even pressure that prevents your work from shifting. METAL BASE- For durability, this German engineered trimmer features a sturdy metal base. It’s a solid foundation that will never warp or crack. ALIGNMENT GUIDES- For measuring, the base contains carefully screened guides to help align your cuts. The guides indicate inch and metric measurements for all your trimming needs. Dahl's 550 has a cutting capacity of up to 20 sheets, and is a popular choice among professional photographers, print shops and graphic design agencies.

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    Customers like the ease of use, accuracy, and quality of the string trimmer. For example, they mention it's easy to read the measurements, and it makes clean, accurate cuts.

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    35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the string trimmer. They mention that it is a great cutter, it does a good job and is easy to use. The blade is sharp and the trimmer is professional quality.

    "...Cuts the paper as if it is butter. This paper cutter is made well and very simple to use. I love how the measurements are on it and easy to read...." Read more

    "...to go with the Carl 12220, but I really liked that this had a self sharpening blade. Its light weight , but sturdy...." Read more

    "...The trimmer does a good job and is easy to use...." Read more

    "...I have never seen such a nice, clean cut, even on very thin cuts. The fact that the blade sharpens itself every time you cut is especially nice...." Read more

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    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the string trimmer. They mention that it is very precise, straight, and true each time. They also say that it's easy to align and cut where they want.

    "This is a fabulous trimmer! Very accurate and durable. The one thing I don't care for is the lock that the rotary trimmer places on the paper...." Read more

    "...when the Dahle 550 trimmer turned out to be very accurate...." Read more

    "...slippage and the cut, whether 3" or a mere sliver, is straight and true each time...." Read more

    "...Not a bulk cutter. More than 4 sheets of card stock is tough. Easy to align and cut where you want. Clean edges. Great machine." Read more

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    Customers find the string trimmer easy to use and read. They also say the measurements are easy to read.

    "...I love how the measurements are on it and easy to read. I also like that fact that it is self-sharpening blade every time you use it...." Read more

    "...The trimmer does a good job and is easy to use...." Read more

    "...It is also very easy to use." Read more

    "...happy volunteers as it cuts multiple copies with a clean cut and is easy to use." Read more

    Do Not Buy - White Measurements Wear Off In Less Than 1 Month on 2 different 550s
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    Do Not Buy - White Measurements Wear Off In Less Than 1 Month on 2 different 550s
    My original review is below and Dahle replaced the 550 with anew jne but again the same issue even worse than the first one. I can't use a trimmer with no measurement markings. Highly disappointed in this product especially for the price charged. I would not recommend this to anyone.Review of then1st Dahlee 550I love the Dahlee 500s cutting ability no problems there. However there is a big issue with the quality of the printed measurements as you can see in the photos I posted. I have only had it a month and the preprinted measurements especially the inch ines are scraping off due to the bar-it is not the magnets as it it is too far over. This is an ongoing problem with the Dahles-I am in 2 online papercrafting groups and there are discussions on this. It has been suggested I put clear contact paper over the blue base. However for the price I paid i shouldn't have to go to the trouble or expense. Very disappointed
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    Donna Waterman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Darn Paper Cutter in the World
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2018
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    LOVE IT!!!!! The best darn paper cutter that I ever owned. I own an Etsy shop and need precision on cutting my planner and calendar inserts. Cuts the paper as if it is butter. This paper cutter is made well and very simple to use. I love how the measurements are on it and easy to read. I also like that fact that it is self-sharpening blade every time you use it. I will have this paper cutter for years to come! Worth the price. Oh and it is very easy to store when not in use.
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    MissLizzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works like a dream!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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    Just received my Dahle 550 an hour ago and I LOVE IT!!! I need it to trim my fine art prints, I use Epson Velvet Fine Art paper, and it cuts through it like butter! All the time spent researching for the perfect trimmer paid off... i was going to go with the Carl 12220, but I really liked that this had a self sharpening blade. Its light weight , but sturdy. Just can't believe how much I'm enjoying this.... I had a cheap paper trimmer previously and it left ragged edges on my velvet fine art paper. If you are needing something to trim your art prints, I would definitely go with the Dahle 550.
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    Leisha
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Choice for a Trimmer
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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    We purchased this trimmer for a busy office where we are printing and trimming paper for customers for most of the day. The trimmer does a good job and is easy to use. Because it gets a lot of use, only after a few weeks, the trimmer started making a loud squeaking sound while trimming. We asked our building engineers to put some lubricant on the wheel and it is working like a charm again. For future purchases, we may choose to purchase a heavier/sturdier trimmer - but this honestly is a really good one and it is a lot better than the others we have that have served us well and need to be replaced.
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    Di
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Just wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
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    I am a paper crafter, so owning a good quality paper trimmer is a must. I've owned several paper trimmers through the years and this one far surpasses them all! I have never seen such a nice, clean cut, even on very thin cuts. The fact that the blade sharpens itself every time you cut is especially nice. No more having to find replacement blades every few months.

    Yes, the Dale 550 is a bit pricey but, after buying all the substandard trimmers, I can tell that buying this cutter one time will be cheaper than having to replace trimmers every couple of years.

    In short, I absolutely adore this cutter!
    7 people found this helpful
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    Get It Right the First Time
    1.0 out of 5 stars Paper cutter doesn't cut paper consistently
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2016
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    The paper guide will not stay in place. I have hundreds of sheets of paper and they are all different sizes. I'm not happy with this item at all. The paper guide is also a little crooked. paper for books need to beall the same size. That's why I spent so much money on this.
    i scheduled a return on this, printed out the return and put it in the box. Ups came by and picked it up but this item does not show to be refunded yet. I don't see any place or button or where to contact someone about this. I don't even show it was returned. So I don't know who is responsible for getting this refund processed. please help.
    9 people found this helpful
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    OUC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Trimmer
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
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    This is a fabulous trimmer! Very accurate and durable. The one thing I don't care for is the lock that the rotary trimmer places on the paper. Until you move the trimmer all the way down to the other end the paper is pinned down by the guard. Although I see the purpose for this it can be slightly annoying and slow things down when you're cutting smaller items. Otherwise, a fabulous product and I would absolutely buy it again.
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    Dawn
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Cutter for single page projects
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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    I like this paper cutter a lot but there are a few things I don't like. The magnetic slide is fairly short, only 6 1/2 inches long, so if you have a standard 8 inch wide paper it is difficult to keep it perfectly straight. The magnetic slide also doesn't line up perfectly straight and tends to move while you're trying to keep everything lined up. In trying to cut a standard 8 1/2 by 11 into fourths to make pads, the cuts are always slightly off which means I don't get perfectly even notepads. I do like that it is self sharpening and makes a really clean cut with no sign of a ragged edge. Bottom line if you are making simple cards this cutter would be perfect but if you're trying to get 40 or more pages exactly the same size, which is what I was trying to do, it doesn't make the "cut" for me.
    10 people found this helpful
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    Bham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality trimmer
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
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    I've had an ongoing problem with trimmers not cutting evenly, so I was very pleased (and a little surprised) when the Dahle 550 trimmer turned out to be very accurate. The metric measurements take a little getting used to, but it's well worth it to finally have a trimmer that works properly. I'm very happy with it.
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    Norbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr zufrieden mit Schneidepapier
    Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2022
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    Alles in Ordnung perfekt super
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    andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars It works well.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2020
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    Really pleased. Use it for paper rafting.
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    Al
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good
    Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2020
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    Very good cutter, still trying to get used to the sizing on the trimmer and how to use them, but the cutter itself is really great.

    If you're looking for a cutter, I would recommend getting this. However, beware on how many sheets you need to cut as this one doesnt seem to do a whole lot at once...
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très satisfaite
    Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2020
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    Très bon coupe-papier.
    Je l'utilise pour toutes sortes de projets artisanaux.
    Coupe plusieurs feuilles sans effort (la poignée glisse très bien sur la barre).
    Précis et belle coupe à chaque fois. Très sécuritaire avec les enfants.
    2 people found this helpful
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    Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars saeed hojjati
    Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2019
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    Oh my God . this machine is Great .love it. i always buying cheap one to save money .DIDN'T worked . but this one saved me.and it cuts nice..
    2 people found this helpful
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