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This discussion, "one step trimmer", in Tools, Equipment and Supplies (part of the category The Professional Forums), begins, "Hi all ! anyone got the new carpet trimmer from Roberts "one step?".
Not heard of anyone in the uk ..."
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August 19, 2008, 03:31 AM
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one step trimmer
Hi all ! anyone got the new carpet trimmer from Roberts "one step?".
Not heard of anyone in the uk having used one.Is it as easy to use without having to adjust etc ???.What is it like to own.Comments please.
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August 19, 2008, 06:57 AM
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Re: one step trimmer
Save your money, it doesn't work well.
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August 19, 2008, 09:19 AM
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Re: one step trimmer
I saw that in the latest FCI magazine. A long time ago, I used to use a star roller on carpet seams - boy did I hear about that. Star rollers damage carpet. Now they got 2 of 'em on a trimmer.
I never thought the original trimmer was so bad they needed a re-design. You'd think, if the carpet was stretched properly, or the set wall was set properly, you wouldn't need any kind of rollers, let alone dual star rollers, to get your carpet on the pins. What does that say about carpet backings? What does it say about the expected quality of installer? 
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August 19, 2008, 09:33 AM
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Re: one step trimmer
In a toolbox somewhere, I have one of those old Crain tucking trimmers. It worked only on builder's grade, and I can't see this being any better.
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August 19, 2008, 01:58 PM
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Re: one step trimmer
I got one at the CFI conv. Some of the things I have ran into with it. First it is a pain to get the carpet started because of the rollers ( it takes some practice ) The wheel that is used to tuck the carpet could be a little bigger so it tucks the carpet all the way into the gully ( you have to tilt it forward to get the wheel to tuck it all ) If the base is all the way to the floor it is hard to tuck with thick carpet. Now for some of the good points. I does cut nice, the wheels do lock it nice on the strip.
so for my advice if you do lots of jobs with raised base and base grade carpet it will save you a step.
Roland
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August 22, 2008, 05:13 AM
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Re: one step trimmer
Thanks for your help and advice on this.I have seen the video demo on the roberts website and it uses a very softbac carpet hence my question thanks again.
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September 20, 2008, 06:00 PM
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Re: one step trimmer
I have seen the product on an online store. Did anyone try this product yet?
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September 21, 2008, 10:42 AM
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Re: one step trimmer
Read my above post. I only use it for base grade carpet with raised base.
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September 21, 2008, 08:22 PM
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Re: one step trimmer
And it really doesn't do a good job on that. 
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