Think of it like a precision hole punch that runs at high speed. Within the metal safety guard, the cutting tool oscillates up and down, nibbling out tiny half-moon pieces of cardboard. The scraps are automatically collected in the dust tray!
Ages 3 to 103+!
We put the ChompSaw through all sorts of safety testing to guarantee our machine is 100% kid-friendly (which means it won’t cut fingers or snag on hair or clothes!). We’ve seen firsthand that different ages experience the ChompSaw in a range of ways.
Check out this blog post for a recap of our age-certification journey and how we’ve seen the ChompSaw work with one kid in particular (Milo, Max’s sweet boy) over the years!
Absolutely! The ChompSaw has been independently tested against standards for children ages 3+ in the USA, Canada, UK, EU, and Australia. As of March 2025, the ChompSaw was found to meet all of these standards!
These tests check for things like:
The rigorous 3rd party testing follows official child safety regulations, including:
Yes! We currently stock replacement cutting heads (linked here) that you can swap into your ChompSaw at home! If you need a refresh, or something else, our engineers are always happy to explore getting you one-off spare parts. Email us anytime at hello@chompshop.com
The ChompSaw was designed for cardboard (roughly 2 pennies tall) but also works with most materials thinner and softer than 3mm thick cardboard like felt, fabric, and craft foam.
However, since our usability and durability testing focused exclusively on cardboard, we can’t guarantee the ChompSaw's performance with other materials. If you experiment with harder materials, we will have replacement cutting heads available for purchase.
Important: Do not attempt to cut metal with the ChompSaw! While the cutting mechanism may resemble some sheet-metal tools, the ChompSaw’s design prioritizes cardboard safety and performance, making it unsuitable and unsafe for metallic materials.
The ChompSaw measures approximately 10 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 4 inches tall, with a weight of 5.5 lbs.
The power cord is stored under the lid of your ChompSaw. Simply lift the lid to locate it!
The ChompSaw runs at about 70–75 decibels, which is roughly the volume of a household vacuum. We've done the proper safety testing to ensure our machine is safe for kids’ ears, but understand that the noise can feel a little loud.
If your child is sensitive to sound, we recommend using ear protection to make the experience more comfortable. A lot of kids actually love wearing safety gear like earmuffs and goggles. We've found it helps them feel like real builders and makes teaching power tool safety a fun part of the process!
If you’re noticing your machine slipping when you push cardboard through, the cardboard might just be a bit too thick! The rounded part of the little wooden scoring tool we sent works wonders for compressing the area where you’d like to cut, making it easier to feed thicker pieces through the machine. We’re also working on a long-term solution for slippery surfaces that sometimes keep the ChompSaw’s rubber feet from getting a good grip. In the meantime, a little double-sided tape or a non-slip mat is a great quick fix!
Click here to check out our guide to operating your ChompSaw, sourcing cardboard, and troubleshooting!
Yes! We’ve just started shipping to the UK, EU, and Australia (on top of the US and Canada!) 🎉 We now have warehouses in Arizona, New South Wales, the UK, the Netherlands, and Ontario, with delivery timelines of roughly 3–5 days after you place an order.
To view our website in your country’s currency, just use the dropdown menu to the left of our main navigation. You’ll be able to add products to your cart and check out as usual. All costs, including duties and taxes, will be shown at checkout.
If you ordered a ChompSaw on our website through Shopify, you will be able to change your address from your confirmation email as long as the product has not shipped out yet.
Or you can reach out to us over email at hello@chompshop.com!
Yes! We love to hear from educators who want to use our ChompSaw! For answers to common educator questions, check out the educator page here.
Yes! Our ChompSaw, Table Accessories Set, and Inventor's Workbook are all available on Amazon (linked here).
That said, we can offer our best pricing here on our website 😉
We do! At the moment, we’re prioritizing offering wholesale pricing to physical retail locations rather than online-only shops. Want to learn more? Email us some information about your business to become an approved reseller at hello@chompshop.com!
Here’s a link to our application form for donations! We created this in case we get the bandwidth to donate our ChompSaws in the future. We can’t guarantee that your school will receive a machine, we will be trying our best to get as many donations out there as we can!
You can cancel your order as long as it was placed through Shopify, and as long as the item has not yet shipped. You can do this yourself from the order confirmation email or text, following the below steps:
Refunds will process to your original payment method. If you have any issues with this process, reach out to hello@chompshop.com for support.
If you’d like a refund (within 30 days of delivery) or have a warranty issue and need a replacement, you can start the process through our Returns Portal. We’ll ask you to upload a photo, either of the items you’re returning (packed in the box you plan to ship for change-of-mind returns) or of the damage you’re experiencing (for warranty issues).
Once we review your request, we’ll send you a prepaid shipping label along with step-by-step instructions. Refunds are processed within 10 business days after we receive and inspect your return. For warranty issues, we’ll ship your replacement as soon as your return reaches our warehouse.
We typically offer change-of-mind returns within 30 days of delivery BUT we know many of you buy your gifts early so we'll be extending that for the holidays.
Any order placed in October, November, or December 2025 may be returned until January 31, 2026 (30 days after January 1, 2026).
Click here for our full return policy, or to start your return, head to our Returns Portal.
Absolutely! We offer a one-year warranty on all ChompSaws. If you are having issues with your machine, you can always reach us at hello@chompshop.com or visit our Returns Portal to request a replacement.
We appreciate the opportunity to help troubleshoot before getting you a return or exchange. (Our engineers are always happy to help!)
No adapter needed! We modified the ChompSaws headed to the UK, EU, and Australia to include a power adapter rated for 100-240V, so they'll work with your local outlets.
We’re working hard to broaden our reach to more countries soon! If you’re located elsewhere, we’d love for you to join our newsletter (linked here) to receive updates as we expand our shipping.
We're actually shipping out of a warehouse in your region, not cross-border, so you won’t be responsible for paying any additional taxes other than what's listed at checkout.
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