This trimmer is currently out of stock.
Along with a suggestion from a customer, we identified an issue with the blades included with the trimmer. I brought this to the attention of the manufacturer and they agreed to make it right. The problem was that the blades were double-beveled which did not provide a very good cut. A single-bevel blade is the proper type for this trimmer.

Unfortunately, they do not expect to have the corrected trimmer until mid September. If you order this trimmer from another source, I highly suggest asking the seller if the blades are the single-bevel type. This can be observed without opening the package. I had the option to continue selling the double-bevel blade but I was unhappy with the way it worked and didn't think it was appropriate to sell the tool as it was.

So now what can you use to trim edge banding? I highly recommend a sharp woodworking chisel. The bottom half of this page explains it very well.

This is one of the best edge banding trimmers available in my opinion. It has two blades for cutting in either direction and both blades can easily be reversed if one becomes dull. I've used one in my shop for quite some time and rarely have to change the blades. The finger-friendly design of this edge trimmer makes it safe and easy to use. I've always maintained a "simple is better" approach to most veneering tools and this item is no exception.

Not for use with PVC or plastic edge bandings.
This tool is designed to trim fleece-backed wood veneer edge banding only.

Optional Item
We'll include a set of replacement blades for $2.75 if you select this option above.

Note from Joe
The manufacturer's instructions included with this trimmer are not exactly great if you ask me. And a lot of users have problems getting this tool to perform to their expectations because of those instructions. Here is what you need to know...

• To get a clean edge, pay attention to the direction of the grain. Edge banding typically has a somewhat straight grain but it's rarely perfect. Look closely and you may find that the grain has a slight angle. The best cut comes from sliding the trimmer in the direction of the grain as shown below. Cutting in any other direction will cause tear out.

The white arrows above show the slight angle of the grain direction.
The blue arrows show the correct direction that the flush trimming tool is used.

• Don't attempt to trim all of the excess edge banding in a single stroke. Instead, take light cuts and remove no more than 1/8" of material with each pass. Removing less per pass is always better and it doesn't add much time to the process. Once the edge banding is almost perfectly flush, take a final pass while pressing extra firmly downward on the tool. This should get it trimmed enough that a light sanding will make it perfect.

Be sure to check out the Edge Banding Guide on the JoeWoodworker website for more information.