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Hi all! Just wanted to say hello and thanks to all that have posted useful info about purchasing an entry level machine. I'm starting out with the MH-721 (w/ stand) from USCutter to cut stickers for my auto enthusiasts club. I figured I could save a little money and make some at the same time getting my own setup instead of paying someone else to cut them for me. Thanks to USCutter and the eBay auction I won I only need to sell ~100 stickers to break even - can't beat that!
Anyway, I also got my roll of 24" x 10 Oracal 751 for some long lasting window decals from signwarehouse. I need some application tape, but I'm hoping to find something local.
I'll be reading up in the other threads - thanks!
Mike
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2009, 04:07:17 PM » |
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Welcome! You're at the right place to find helpful info & people. Good luck
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2009, 04:21:28 PM » |
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Thank you - I was really hoping to get a Pcut, but decided to go with the MH-721 after seeing the auction prices going up and up. I waited for a few days watching and finally was a winner. I read it's a really decent cutter to get started and learn on. I suppose if the jobs come in and the $$ is right I can upgrade later, but for now I'm going to put this one to the test.
I don't know if it would help anyone, but I could take a few pictures as I unbox everything and get it set up. I know it would have helped me (pre-sale) to get a better idea on the size (height, width etc.) and all the equipment in the box. Just a thought!
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2009, 04:24:16 PM » |
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The 721 is a good cutter to start with. I got mine a year and a half ago on ebay and it's done everything I've needed to do with it.
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2009, 06:21:57 AM » |
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Hi Mike.......... Welcome to the forum. The 721 is a great cutter. I've owned 3 different USC cutters & you can't go wrong with the price or the product.  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2009, 07:33:01 PM » |
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Thanks guys, I have the box sitting here on my living room floor. I'll unpack it here in a few when I get in in my office!
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2009, 08:20:03 PM » |
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Welcome to the forums!
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2009, 09:13:09 PM » |
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Welcome Mike. I'm fairly new here myself.
Like you I just got my MH-721 a couple days ago. I'm still tweakin it, but overall it is pretty damn good. Better than what I expected. I lurked on this forum for months until I decided on the 721. I know a lot of people seem to have problems with this machine but mine is running perfect. I guess I'm one of the "lucky" ones.
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« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2009, 12:33:42 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2009, 01:28:19 PM » |
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well, you got the US Cutter logo right-side-up which is better than I did.
Now,how about some pics of your first cuts?
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2009, 03:50:08 PM » |
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Sure, I have been cutting and testing a few different vectors including a couple of mine that are originals I made in Illustrator. I'll post some of my tests up in the submission forum.
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« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2009, 07:29:30 PM » |
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Welcome from West Tennessee!
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