The FastCap Quad Pro edge banding trimmer (Model Number: QPRO.TRIM) is a hand-held double-sided edge trimmer with tungsten carbide blades, made in the USA. This is an edge banding trimmer designed for trimming veneer and edge banding flush to both faces of a panel in a single pass.

The trimmer straddles the panel edge and cuts both sides of the banding at once. It cuts in both directions, forward and backward, which lets you work a long edge in one continuous motion and clean up spots you missed on the return stroke.

Instead of springs, the Quad Pro uses a pneumatic action to keep the blades against the panel, which FastCap credits for its smooth feel. The tungsten carbide blades are the upgrade over the standard Quad trimmer, built for shops trimming banding every day.

It handles edge banding from 1/2 inch to 1-1/4 inch wide, and the tool itself measures about 4 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. Cabinet shops, closet and millwork installers and furniture builders who apply iron-on or pre-glued banding will get the most out of it.

The Edge Trimmer for Shops That Band Every Day

The FastCap Quad Pro edge banding trimmer trims both faces in one pass and its carbide blades outlast the standard version by a wide margin.

• Who it's for: Cabinet and closet shops trimming a lot of edge banding by hand.
• Why it stands out: Carbide blades, two-sided cutting and a spring-free action that cuts both directions.
• Worth knowing: Capacity tops out at 1-1/4 inch banding. Thicker built-up edges need a router.