Splitcoaststampers.com - the world's #1 papercrafting community
You're currently viewing Splitcoaststampers as a GUEST. We pride ourselves on being great hosts, but guests have limited access to some of our incredible artwork, our lively forums and other super cool features of the site! You can join our incredible papercrafting community at NO COST. So what are you waiting for?
I've ruined too many little corner rounders and it's time to get a big guns rounder!! So which do you prefer? Also if you're in Canada, have you found a great place to buy one?
I haven't used the RIA so I can't do a direct comparison for you but I can tell you I'm very happy with my Chomper. I considered both when I was looking for a heavy duty rounder and I liked the fact the Chomper has two sizes on the one tool (which makes it much cheaper if you want both sizes since the RIA price for a single punch is similar). I'd also heard quite a few complaints that while the RIA is good on heavier materials, it doesn't always cut well through single layers of lighter weight. I find the Chomper works equaly well on a single layer of cardstock or paper as it does on chipboard.
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
Awesome! Now to just find it here....my friend is heading to Arizona tomorrow, so I may have to bribe her to stop and get me one. I saw them online at Hobby Lobby, are they usually stocked at the store too?
Hello! I recently purchased a corner chomper and I'm not exactly happy about it. The first time I tried it, both the 1/4 and 1/2 cut thin papers and cardstocks perfectly. But on the second day, the 1/2 wouldn't cut thin papers on 1/2 anymore! I'm so disappointed. Is there any way that I can make it sharp? I haven't used it much at all and it's kinda blunt already, how much more if I'd really have to use it?
Hello! I recently purchased a corner chomper and I'm not exactly happy about it. The first time I tried it, both the 1/4 and 1/2 cut thin papers and cardstocks perfectly. But on the second day, the 1/2 wouldn't cut thin papers on 1/2 anymore! I'm so disappointed. Is there any way that I can make it sharp? I haven't used it much at all and it's kinda blunt already, how much more if I'd really have to use it?
I hope you didn't get a defective punch. I have the chomper and love it. I will say that it seems that ANY punch, including the chomper, doesn't do too well on thin paper, like copy paper. The punches, including those that make flowers, etc, or the border punches that do scallops and fancy edges, seem to do the best with a medium weight cardstock. Too heavy, and they don't punch cleanly, and the same thing with paper that is too thin and lightweight.
When I have used them on thinner paper, like some of the thin pattern paper that comes in those stack packs, or copy paper, they don't punch cleanly and crisply, but leave little ragged edges.
Does yours work well on medium cardstock? For thinner paper, you might try punching several layers at once.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
Can those of you who have the chomper explain to me the benefits of this over a small corner rounder punch? I am looking for a reason to buy the chomper, can't ya tell??:p
Can those of you who have the chomper explain to me the benefits of this over a small corner rounder punch? I am looking for a reason to buy the chomper, can't ya tell??:p
The main benefit is the range of materials you can use it on - thick chipboard, Grungeboard, acetate, leather etc as well as regular cardstock. It will go easily through both layers of a card to round the front and back in one go. Having two sizes on one tool is an advantage for me, too and I find the squeeze action easier than the press-down action of a regular punch. HTH!
The company We R Memory Keepers also is the company that makes the Big Bite crop a dile
and the smaller one. I have the chomper... Why... Because I love my Big Bite and it does what the company says "can use on almost anything including chip board and home flashing" And the company is a reliable company. I stand behind my big bite and also the chomper, like one was saying "you get two punches for the price of one" and I think the handle on the chomper is good for people who have problems punching.
Just my .2� worth.
arubberstamper
The main benefit is the range of materials you can use it on - thick chipboard, Grungeboard, acetate, leather etc as well as regular cardstock. It will go easily through both layers of a card to round the front and back in one go. Having two sizes on one tool is an advantage for me, too and I find the squeeze action easier than the press-down action of a regular punch. HTH!
It does help, and now I think I need one!!;) Thank you!
I hope you didn't get a defective punch. I have the chomper and love it. I will say that it seems that ANY punch, including the chomper, doesn't do too well on thin paper, like copy paper. The punches, including those that make flowers, etc, or the border punches that do scallops and fancy edges, seem to do the best with a medium weight cardstock. Too heavy, and they don't punch cleanly, and the same thing with paper that is too thin and lightweight.
When I have used them on thinner paper, like some of the thin pattern paper that comes in those stack packs, or copy paper, they don't punch cleanly and crisply, but leave little ragged edges.
Does yours work well on medium cardstock? For thinner paper, you might try punching several layers at once.
Hello! Thanks for your reply. I know punches could not easily work with thin papers, but how come it can do it on the first day? And how come the 1/4 can do it?
Hello! Thanks for your reply. I know punches could not easily work with thin papers, but how come it can do it on the first day? And how come the 1/4 can do it?
You know, you got me! Maybe you were holding your mouth just right.
Kidding, of course. About the 1/4th working, it has less of a curve to punch, maybe.
I mostly use mine for rounding the corners of regular cardstock, usually two layers on the bottom of my card, and love it for that.
__________________ Bugga in OK
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
Corner Chomper Vs. Round it All
