Lassco Cornerounder CR-50B Corner Rounder with Die

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CR-50B Expert Review  by Mallory Morsa
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I RECOMMEND THIS FOR:
The CR-50B is the ideal corner rounder for medium duty users who may need to round the corners of papers, plastics, lamination, and magnet materials from time to time, but perhaps not all-day, every day. It offers premium output at an affordable price. And easily glides through stacks up to about a half of an inch thick.
 

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT:
The CR-50B is a workhorse of a corner rounder in a small, tabletop shell. This system allows for use with, not just paper, but also plastics, lamination, and magnet materials. The heavy duty die is built with ultra-strong metals to offer a smooth glide through your stacks; this makes it easy to cut through 1/2 inch stacks with ease, even though it is a manual machine. It also has a larger table than most in its price class, which makes it surprisingly more functional; without having to hassle with pages slipping off the table, you can achieve a more consistent and accurate cut as you move from stack to stack. The small stature of this unit means it is easy to store when not in use, but the power it offers is something you would expect with a much larger and more expensive machine. Easy die change lends to the usability.
 

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
Replacement dies (or, in some cases, just having the option of various sizes to offer) are pretty expensive – they cost about a third of the machine itself. This lends to the fact that the dies are a the most expensive part of the machine itself, because of their top-quality production and heavy-duty strength. But assuming you want the full range of die sizes and the machine, it makes the final price of everything combined create a little sticker shock when compared to the machine with 1 included die alone.
 

THE BOTTOM LINE:
The CR-50B is a great mid-level cornering machine for businesses and shops who need a heavy duty unit that offers precise, and consistent cornering action though paper, plastics, and magnet material. The strong steel cornering dies are built to last for years, and can slice through half inch stacks of material cleanly, over and over again.