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I have been serching and trying to get educated on cutters for about the last week and for the last 5 hours straight. I have the demand for black shirts with white lettering or logos, and figured this was my best option.
My question is my budget is kind of low and would like some advice as to what cutter is recommended by everyone.
I would be using it mostly to cut shirt transfers. The majority of the transfers I have done have been on 8 1/2 X 11 paper. So would the Roland SV12 be sufficient?
I would really love some feed back on this.
As for your link Adam I was able to view it, it opened up with Quick time. I hope that helps somebody that can help you. Like I said I am just looking into getting one so I can not help you at all. Sorry.
I can say it is just like you described, the eye seemed to find the first mark with no problem but not the second. I'm not sure on the second mark if the eye was on all the time, it seemed like I only saw it once and that was when it went over the line going the width of the paper. It didn't seem like it recogonized the line going the length of the paper.
I am only stating what I saw, or at least what I think I saw. Again I know nothing about these machines.
Thats why I am asking for everyones opinion on what is a good one for what I need it for.
Thanks in advance to any help!
I have been serching and trying to get educated on cutters for about the last week and for the last 5 hours straight. I have the demand for black shirts with white lettering or logos, and figured this was my best option.
My question is my budget is kind of low and would like some advice as to what cutter is recommended by everyone.
I would be using it mostly to cut shirt transfers. The majority of the transfers I have done have been on 8 1/2 X 11 paper. So would the Roland SV12 be sufficient?
I would really love some feed back on this.
As for your link Adam I was able to view it, it opened up with Quick time. I hope that helps somebody that can help you. Like I said I am just looking into getting one so I can not help you at all. Sorry.
I can say it is just like you described, the eye seemed to find the first mark with no problem but not the second. I'm not sure on the second mark if the eye was on all the time, it seemed like I only saw it once and that was when it went over the line going the width of the paper. It didn't seem like it recogonized the line going the length of the paper.
I am only stating what I saw, or at least what I think I saw. Again I know nothing about these machines.
Thats why I am asking for everyones opinion on what is a good one for what I need it for.
Thanks in advance to any help!
Good luck Adam!
check out specialty graphics they have a craft robo for 299.00 also check out us cutters they have some reasonable priced cutters.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
Bandm, the Roland sv12 is a hobby class cutter and more than likely would not cut other materials you might want to do, and for that matter so is the graphtec craft robo, if you want to get into a small machine in the pro class I would suggest the graphtec craft robo pro ce5000-40 this machine will stand up to anything you might want to do. This machine will take 19" material and cut almost 15",,, a low cost alternative to a contour cut machine would also be the US cutter laser pointer, there seems to be a lot of controversy about this cutter but I have a friend that really likes his.
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Thanks for the advice, I do agree that the Craft Robo for $299 is to small, and the problem is I can't swing the craft robo pro ce5000-40, if I am looking at the right one at Specialty Graphics, its around $950. I would really like to get that one but again can't afford it. There is one at Cutterpros the ProCut CR630 for around $550. Can some one give me some opinions on that machine? I also checked Ebay to see if I could find one I could afford and I came across another website Signmax.us they have this SM 24 for around $650 that also does engraving. But again I'm not sure what I'm looking at to know for sure that this machine will do what I need it to as far as cutting t shirt transfers and vinyl.
If this is wrong to be putting up these other websites I appoligize, but if I could get some one who knows what to look for check these 2 out and give me thier opinions I would greatly appreciate it.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
Do you just need a cutter or a contour cutter for cutting transfers, if you just need a cutter look at Pcut from us cutters, the cutterpro looks like a p cut,, I own a copam and it has a optical eye for material measuring only which is great, while I am not connected with US cutters in any way I am just talking about my expierance with the Copam from them, its a great cutter, you can bid on e bay and get a great deal on them.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
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Originally Posted by BandM
Thanks for the advice, I do agree that the Craft Robo for $299 is to small, and the problem is I can't swing the craft robo pro ce5000-40, if I am looking at the right one at Specialty Graphics, its around $950. I would really like to get that one but again can't afford it. There is one at Cutterpros the ProCut CR630 for around $550. Can some one give me some opinions on that machine? I also checked Ebay to see if I could find one I could afford and I came across another website Signmax.us they have this SM 24 for around $650 that also does engraving. But again I'm not sure what I'm looking at to know for sure that this machine will do what I need it to as far as cutting t shirt transfers and vinyl.
If this is wrong to be putting up these other websites I appoligize, but if I could get some one who knows what to look for check these 2 out and give me thier opinions I would greatly appreciate it.
i don't know if this will acutually help u but i won a ct630 24 inch pcut w stand off ebay for 300.00 bucks from us cutters. i don't know nobody else that cheap. i also have heard negatives as much as positives about this cutter more positive though. they have a lot of customers and repeat customers so they must be doing something right. hopefully after my learning curve it will be okkay. also i spoke with a roland rep and he told me that these pcut r good beginning cutters until u can afford a commercial one. so after him telling me that i purchased mine.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
What is the target number youre trying to keep your budget in? A remanufactured machine or a used one may also be a place to look. i know many people dont care for Fleabay but if you take the time and ask questions, you can find a great deal. You have to know what you want the machine to do.
Id even link a few auctions to here and ask the opinion of those around. And dont bid of out right buy anything that sounds too good to let get away, its worth it to wiat and find a good one. I agree you should attempt to find a machine that has optic sensors so that you can contour cut. And make sure the size will fit your needs. If the 15' machines are what you need and nothing more than by all means start your search there. As much as I know it may draw unwanted attention but, look for a brand with a proven track record. Beginning a business by experimenting with your capitol is a tough way to start. But thats just my opinion. If you need any questions answered but a particular cutter, PM me and Ill answer what i can.
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Well I'm not sure. I need to cut transfers but also want to cut vinyl, but if being able to do both is to expensive I would have to get one that just cut transfers for now. We need to be able to put white lettering and designs on black shirts.
That cutter I mentioned on signmax.us also does engraving which I would like that option also, but I don't know if it will cut a transfer. I have to do more checking with them yet.
I will check out that Copam right now, can you tell me what is an average price for that?
Thanks much plan b, I appreciate the help.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
If you are wanting to contour cut transfers then the copam is not the one you're wanting. Any machine that cuts transfers will also cut heat vinyl, as far as I know.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
IF you are going to do contour cutting...the lasercutter is the least expensive...as to how good..not sure...but you are not going to get a contour cutting machine cheaply...I think the lasercutter is around $500...not sure. I have not seen/nor used it...some like it...at first some hated it...go to US cutters user forum to find out more
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
Well I have done some more checking and talking to USCutters and to Signmax, US said in order to cut shirt transfers I would need a cutter that does contour cutting, I'm not sure what they mean by that but, they recommended the laser point 24.
My next question about that system is, do I need to buy the stand for it? I have room on my desk top, or is this not a good idea?
I need to talk more with Signmax but they also have a 24" vinyl cutter that also can do engraving and pouncing. I don't know what pouncing is. It also comes with Winpcsign 2007 software. The problem is they are sold out of them right now and won't have more for about 2 weeks. This seems like a good thing to me, that they are selling them.
One thing that does have me concerned with US is they only offer 180 day warrenty, where Signmax offers 1 year.
I would appreciate any opinions on this information.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
I bought the Creation P-Cut630 without the stand and kick myself for doing so. You will probably want to move it around once in awhile and without the stand it won't be easy. Good luck on your search.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
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Originally Posted by BandM
Well I have done some more checking and talking to USCutters and to Signmax, US said in order to cut shirt transfers I would need a cutter that does contour cutting, I'm not sure what they mean by that but, they recommended the laser point 24.
My next question about that system is, do I need to buy the stand for it? I have room on my desk top, or is this not a good idea?
I need to talk more with Signmax but they also have a 24" vinyl cutter that also can do engraving and pouncing. I don't know what pouncing is. It also comes with Winpcsign 2007 software. The problem is they are sold out of them right now and won't have more for about 2 weeks. This seems like a good thing to me, that they are selling them.
One thing that does have me concerned with US is they only offer 180 day warrenty, where Signmax offers 1 year.
I would appreciate any opinions on this information.
i bought it with the stand. and from my understanding the warranty is for one year but the parts r 180 days.
Re: which vinyl cutter should I get for my budget?
I just went on the UScutter web site and yes it does say 1 yr warrenty down towards the bottom of the page of the laser point 24 but towards the top of the page it says 180 day warrenty (on parts). So what is the difference? What does the 1 yr warrenty cover if the parts are only covered for the 180 days? I mean if some thing breaks at 200 days and I need a PART to fix it is it covered? Thats kind of confusing to me. When I emailed US they said in order to cut t shirt transfers I would need the laser point in order to make contour cuts, but I also just picked up that in there software description it says " We are still working on the software, but we intend to release a version of SignBlazer Elements (free update) that will enable contour cutting capability that allows the user to correct for skew using the laser pointer to manually align to registration marks in the software." So does this then mean that if I did buy it now I still would not be able to cut transfers until they come up with a software update? Again I'm confused by this. HELP!!
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