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I've read through a lot of posts but I would like to know which vinyl cutter I should use to make numbers for jerseys etc. I've been ordering through stahls but I thought I could make my own and save money. Does anybody do this and how much can I expect to save, lets say per number?
I've read through a lot of posts but I would like to know which vinyl cutter I should use to make numbers for jerseys etc. I've been ordering through stahls but I thought I could make my own and save money. Does anybody do this and how much can I expect to save, lets say per number?
If you are looking to invest just for cutting numbers you will not realize much of a savings on cost. The die cut numbers from Stahls are fairly inexpensive and actaully cost less in most cases than cutting your own.
The real advantage of investing in a vinyl cutter is to custom cut names and other text based designs or name/number combinations. There is a savings in cutting your own over utilizing the player perfect method.
The cost for cad-cut film is approximately 1 cent per square inch.
Other advantages of having your own cutter for this type of work include the ability to offer a wide variety of fonts and cut on demand rather than tie up dollars and space in precut inventory.
Also - having your own cutter will allow you to source your cad-cut film of choice and utilize special effect films such as glitter, reflective, flock etc.
i bought a 12 inch roland years ago for car vinyl..just fun stuff. boy has it paid off since i got into t shirt decorating. i too order from transferexpress for numbers, they are too cheap to do yourself. but i can do logos, names and custom one color shirt designs. u can take any line art and bring it into the cutting program as a bitmap and then cut it. it averages about a buck a sheet and only a full front or back uses a whole sheet. pretty unlimitless what u can do with it.
I think at this point 90% of what I do is cutting names and numbers. I have a Stika SV-12 and I regret everyday not having a bigger cutter. It would save me a ton of vinyl if I could cut horizontal instead of vertically in some cases. But I do get a ton of business from it.
If you are looking to invest just for cutting numbers you will not realize much of a savings on cost. The die cut numbers from Stahls are fairly inexpensive and actaully cost less in most cases than cutting your own.
The real advantage of investing in a vinyl cutter is to custom cut names and other text based designs or name/number combinations. There is a savings in cutting your own over utilizing the player perfect method.
The cost for cad-cut film is approximately 1 cent per square inch.
Other advantages of having your own cutter for this type of work include the ability to offer a wide variety of fonts and cut on demand rather than tie up dollars and space in precut inventory.
Also - having your own cutter will allow you to source your cad-cut film of choice and utilize special effect films such as glitter, reflective, flock etc.
Dear Josh, Is the below a special or a benefit of buying a GX 24 from Imprintables Warehouse. · Exclusive video training · Free access to virtual classes · 2 year warranty · Lifetime loaner program · Unlimited, toll free phone support? Smith
Dear Josh, Is the below a special or a benefit of buying a GX 24 from Imprintables Warehouse. · Exclusive video training · Free access to virtual classes · 2 year warranty · Lifetime loaner program · Unlimited, toll free phone support? Smith
Yes - however the 2 year warranty is offered by Roland.
That is how we started just to cut out the middle person for number for jersey and WOW it took on a life of it's own. I started with a JSI 24 inch that I bought for 600.00 off ebay. I know own the roland GX 24 and wouldn't trade it for anything. (a little more expensive but worth the money)
Vinyl Cutter for numbers, jerseys etc. 
Re: Vinyl Cutter for numbers, jerseys etc. 
Re: Vinyl Cutter for numbers, jerseys etc. 
