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Hello, I have been reading this forum for two weeks now, trying to decide... roland, graphtec, maxx, sunie, epson, cannon... and it goes on. Initialy I was leaning towards the roland gx-24, but have been having seconds thoghts as I keep investigating. The graphtec robo pro is now catching my attention. I does the same as the gx-24, is it as fast, it is as precise and it is $800 cheaper. Now, if you are only doing t-****rs, 15" should be enough, right? besides, most of the vinyl rolls come in 15" wide format. Don't see a reason for a 24" cutter... Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance, you have helped me tremendously.
Hi,
I am reading this post right now while cutting on the gx-24 as I type. I don't know anything about the robo-pro, but I love the gx-24. A lot of the material I use is 15" rolls, but it seems like most specialty materials, like flock and metallics com in 17"+. You can always cut them down, but that would probably be a pain. Also a lot of the window vinyl comes in even wider rolls. Even if you think your going to do just normal colored t-shirts, you will be surprised what you will end up getting into. I do mostly screen printing, but there are a tone of cool materials that I can only do with my cutter. If you can afford it, I would STRONGLY encourage you to go with a 24" wide cutter. You will have it for a long time.
I have a 24 and will probably get a 36 for the next cutter just because of the convenience and ability to use wider rolls. get as big as you can afford.
I know the preponderance of responses will be get as large as you can afford so I will be the devil's advocate this time. I bought a 24" I love the ability to use 24" rolls for decals, however, I really need something mobile since I have a mobile operation. I would LOOOVE a 15"! There, I said it Good Luck....
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thanks Nick, but I was wondering.... if I ever had to cut a design that exceeds the 15" limitation of the robo pro... could that be worked out by cutting in the other direction? I understand that you can cut up to 50m, or whatever the length of the roll may be.
We also cut vinyl for shirts as out primary business and like David said, we also get request for signage cuts , and to turn down business for lack of equipment would put me in a terrible mood
You will kick yourself if you dont go with a 24 in cutter. jmo
As most have said...go with the 24 inch..a 15 inch is a luxury if you are going mobile...but for stationary...you will regret the smaller machine within 12 months.sure you can cut vertically but you could be wasting material..just a though
There is no right answer except the one you choose...then that becomes the right one for you...which ever you choose...good luck
thanks Nick, but I was wondering.... if I ever had to cut a design that exceeds the 15" limitation of the robo pro... could that be worked out by cutting in the other direction? I understand that you can cut up to 50m, or whatever the length of the roll may be.
Hi,
I've cut up to 18" to go on door magnets for cars. I'm sure your 15" could handle that by rotating it 90 degrees. For T-Shirts the widest I usually go is about 12" or so.
From one of your previous questions to me, the 17" or longer rolls I have are Flock material (fuzzy) and some glitter and holographic material. I believe all from Imprintables Warehouse and Stahls. Its a much smaller percentage of my work, but it is usually very high markup stuff!
Most of the longer material I just use to cut more of the same design at once.
I originally bought the machine just for names for the backs of jerseys and for the "just one shirt" jobs, but the more you use it, the more uses you find for it.
Lastly, I have taken my GX-24 to events. Its very light weight and never a problem. WAY easier to move than my heatpress.
I'm sure both will work fine, but for me 24" is about perfect.
Nick, you are right about the heat press being the issue for events not the cutter. I will decide tomorrow... but I think the roland wins, not for the size though, been reading other posts, and the support for future/possible issues is extense and available for the gx-24.... everyone has it
I still like the robo pro, but considering I have so limited knowledge on this matter, I definitely need to plug and play...
This is a discussion about Is a 24" cutter really needed for t-shirts? that was posted in the Vinyl Cutters (Plotters) and Transfers section of the forums.
Is a 24" cutter really needed for t-shirts? 
Good Luck....
not the cutter. I will decide tomorrow... but I think the roland wins, not for the size though, been reading other posts, and the support for future/possible issues is extense and available for the gx-24.... everyone has it 
