The Ideal 1071 paper trimmer has a resharpenable high-quality blade set made of "Solingen steel" - solid manual clamp for variable pressure - precision side lay with measuring scale (mm/inches) and adjustable backgauge - lockable front gauge with integrated narrow strip cutting device for cutting of strips as small as one mm - the front gauge is adjustable via a calibrated rotary knob - fold-away paper supports on front gauge - standard paper sizes indicated on the table - stationary safety guard made from transparent, unbreakable Lexan - solid cast aluminium blade mounting bracket with double pivot bearings for blade axle - solid all-metal construction.