If you laminate your documents, you've probably found that you occasionally need to trim them. Luckily, it's not too difficult to do so if you have some supplies on-hand. Here are five things you can use to trim your laminated materials....
A craft knife and straight edge. This remains a very popular way of trimming laminated documents because it's relatively easy and often, you already have the tools you need. The trick with this method is that it's better for smaller documents such as name tags. Also, you need to be careful with this method because it's very easy to cut yourself.
GBC Zippy Knives. These tools are great to use when you're in a hurry. They operate much like letter openers so you'll be able to trim the excess laminate in a flash. Zippy Knives are small so they can be easily stored in a desk drawer and they're pretty safe to use as well.
Scissors. If you don't have any other cutting tools around, you can always use a good pair of scissors to excise the unneeded laminate. However, you need to have a steady hand so you don't accidentally end up cutting your documents.
A rotary trimmer. Rotary trimmers are excellent devices to use when trimming your documents. They'll provide your materials with perfectly straight cuts and they're very easy to use. Using them is also pretty safe because oftentimes the blade is in a plastic case so you won't come into contact with it.
Laminating trimmers. Finally, you can use a laminating trimmer if you have access to one. These devices are ideal for when you have a lot of documents to process. They can usually be attached to your laminator so you'll be able to process your materials as they come out of the machine. This can be incredibly convenient.
Trimming your laminated documents is easy, especially when you have one of the items mentioned above. If you don't always have a cutting tool available, be sure to choose one that feels right for you. It will make your workday much easier and allow you to produce professional-looking documents.