Instruction manual

1-4  Cutout Maker Features, Accessories and Materials VariQuest™ Cutout Maker 1800

Cutout Maker Materials

Use of material other than that specified for use

with the Cutout Maker may result in poor cut qual-

ity and damage to the blade.

There is no direct correlation between paper weight and the classification of paper as “light weight” or

“heavy weight” among manufacturers of construction paper. Due to the large variation of paper

classifications, Variquest

Cutout Maker Paper is defined as listed below.

Variquest

Cutout Maker Paper Classifications

• Light construction paper: 40-50 lbs.

• Heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs.

• Cold laminated light construction paper: 40-50 lbs. light construction paper + the VariQuest

Cold Laminator 1200's dual-sided laminate.

• Cold laminated heavy construction paper: 60-80 lbs. heavy construction paper + the

VariQue st

Cold Laminator 1200's dual-sided laminate.

• Cardstock: 80-100 lbs.

• Bond (copier) paper: 20 lbs.

Determining Classifications for Unspecified Paper Types

Refer to the following tables to determine the paper weight for unspecified paper types. These

tables will help determine if you have light or heavy construction paper. Weight measurements

are determined by a scale based on number of sheets and size of paper.

Light Weight Construction Paper

9"x12" 12"x18" 18"x24" 24"x36"

100 sheets 1-1.3 lbs 2-2.5 lbs 4-5 lbs 8-10 lbs

500 sheets 5-6.3 lbs 10-12.5 lbs 20-25 lbs 40-50 lbs

Heavy Weight Construction Paper

9"x12" 12"x18" 18"x24" 24"x36"

100 sheets 1.5-2 lbs 3-4 lbs 6-8 lbs 12-16 lbs

500 sheets 7.5-10 lbs 15-20 lbs 30-40 lbs 60-80 lbs