Soap Cutter - What do you use?

[carolyntn]

Well, it's time to think of Christmas and I'm thinking of buying a soap cutter! I'm really tired of the ruler and knife routine. Not ready for the Tank, yet. What do soap cutter do you use and do you love it?
Thank you!
Carolyn

 

[MrsFusion]

My cutter is close to this...except my dear hubby made mine.

http://www.creeksidesoaps.com/supplies/soap-cutter.htm

If I ever get to where I'm making larger amounts of soap I would like something like this-

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62262254/th ... bar-cutter

I've also seen ones like this with a metal frame, but, I couldn't find a link right now.

 

[cwarren]

I use a cheese slicer 4 now

 

[paillo]

I use a cheese slicer 4 now

if i'm not using the cutter built into my log mold, i use a plain old mudding/putty blade from the hardware store.

i'd love to have a crinkle cutter!

 

[ToniD]

My wonderful husband made me one similar to the one that is pictured above in MrsFusion's post.

I don't have the "stops" in mine, just a line drawn on it.

 

[carolyntn]

Thanks for your responses. I have a few more questions:
Do you think a stainless steel cutter would make for easier clean up?
Do you just wipe down your wooden cutters in between loaves?
Thanks,
Carolyn

 

[MrsFusion]

I cut a strip of freezer paper and taped it down on the bottom of my cutter, so the soap would have a smooth surface to slide on. Works great, but, I have to change it every once in a while.

I use a large putty knife too. I do have a crinkle cutter also, hubby made the slot just big enough to accept the crinkle cutter.

Normally there isn't any thing to clean up after cutting, but, if there is I just wipe it off with a paper towel.

 

[carebear]

I have a tank and it's an incredible tool. No copy-cat item made of wood is as good.

http://www.forcraftssake.com/shop/index ... &cPath=7_8

The hobby grade are nice as well, but if you use a longer log mold you'll need to cut the log it to fit the cutter.

 

[Deda]

I have a tank and it's an incredible tool. No copy-cat item made of wood is as good.

http://www.forcraftssake.com/shop/index ... &cPath=7_8

The hobby grade are nice as well, but if you use a longer log mold you'll need to cut the log it to fit the cutter.

Ditto. I wouldn't fool around with inferior imitations. Get the real deal. It pays for itself.

 

[donniej]

 

[donniej]

 

[carolyntn]

Mrs. Fusion - great idea about the freezer paper. I'll be doing that if my dad makes me a soap cutter.

Carebear and Deda - sigh- maybe one day - it IS an incredible tool.

donniej - all I can say is WOW! :shock: That's amazing.