Although vinyl flooring manufacturers will tell you it's easy to cut using a utility knife, it's not... This tool made our install so much easier! There were times when we had to cut a piece long-wise ourselves, but the time we saved cutting the short end with this tool was priceless! We are two 60 year old wanna be rehabbers! If we can do it, you can do it. The only thing I would suggest to the folks who make this is to extend the little lip that you hold the board against as you're cutting it. It should run the length of the cutter.