Guided cutting system

摘要

A guided cutting system including first and second blade cartridges (10, 10') which are used in association with templates (12). The blade cartridges each include a head portion (14) and cover portion (16) wherein the head portion includes a non-use end and a cutting end. The cutting end includes a pair of guide pegs (24, 26) and a cutting blade (32) wherein the guide pegs are adapted to be received within a peripheral groove (84) formed on a template. The cover portion is adapted to be attached to the non-use end of the head portion whereby the cover portion acts as a handle for guiding the head portion during a cutting operation. Alternatively, the head portion may be attached over the cutting end of the head portion to cover and prevent contact with the cutting blade. A different spacing is provided between the cutting blade and guide pegs for the first and second head portions whereby one head portion may be used for cropping a photograph and the other head portion may be used for cutting a corresponding backing mat for the photograph.