Cutting Sticks

Cutting sticks are the surface that counters the blade in a guillotine style cutter. More specifically, the cutting stick is the surface that the cutting blade action pushes against in order the scissor the material. Cutting sticks come in several different styles and sizes. Cutting sticks come in two major styles, square and rectangular. Square sticks are more common due to their longer lifespan. Because the blade of a cutter always contacts the same spot on the cutting stick, the stick can be rotated in order to use a new position and spread out wear. Square sticks have 8 usable surfaces because the stick can be rolled in 90 degree increments and also flipped end to end. Rectangular sticks can only be flipped in 180 degree increments and have half the usable positions. The advantage of rectangular or wiggle sticks is that they are quicker and more easily installed.