For a straight cut-through material, a Parallel cutter (PAR .060), is used. To cut out and leave a beveled edge, a Cutter beveler (CB .060) tool is used.
Parallel cutter on the left and Cutter Beveler on the right. Both tools are for 1/16” plastic thickness, also available in .125 for 1/8 material.
Parallel .060 tool is designed to cut straight down through the material.
The Cutter beveler is designed to leave a beveled edge on the material it cuts out.
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