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    tool for cutting custom vinyl widths off rolls

    i clicked the link....had to register....registered and the link still only puts me at the main page....can you point me in the right direction? thanks
  2. Had a friend (who I am giving no discount to) who needed these banners NEXT DAY. They wanted black banners, I only had white so I had to cover these banners in black 3m 7725 vinyl so they could have what they wanted. Next is the lettering which is oracal 951 premium cast metallic for the 2 large banners (1'x8' each). The two smaller banners are 1'x4' and lettering done in 3m carbon fiber vinyl which is 9$/sf MY COST. They wanted it next day so they will be paying for next day service. All banners were grommeted in all corners and middle. The edges of the banners were hemmed using 3m double sided tape because they didn't want to see threads along the edges. Im sure I left out a couple things but I think everyone's price quotes are going to be as brutal as mine....so lets hear them.
  3. thanks everyone...i just wanted to be sure my price wasn't overly brutal. I want to make money but Im not about to shaft any of my customers. Thanks again.
  4. they wanted the metallic colors and the carbon fiber because it was eye catching. just wondering what others would have done in this situation. Printing wasnt an option because of the specialty colors wanted by the customer. I dont think im going to charge less than 150 per. Probably closer to 175-185 per.
  5. Hey, Im doing some shirts for my friend so I need somone to get me a quote on getting transfers done. The image is below. The final size will be 10"x13.5". Its going on a white cotton t-shirt. All the colors MUST be EXACT. For example, the coffee bean used as the "O" in Dog has to be two different browns. I think there are 9 different colors. Need price to get 100 done. Need price to get 250 done. I have a quote from artbrands.com for $4.64 each for 100. $2.60 each for 250. These quotes were for HD screenprinted transfers. I will entertain the idea of other transfer types. Email me at rodneyrml@gmail.com
  6. they dont have a screen fee. their setup charg is 90$/hour. They checked my artwork and quoted me for 15 minutes so $22.50. Other than that I pay the price shown plus shipping. I got a quote from another place that was over 10$ for each transfer.
  7. I have an extra uscutter 1351 new in box because i really want to convert it to a flatbed cutter. I have found that while doing large graphics that exceed 4 yards in length the cutters just arent as graphic as this perfectionist would like. I have visions of converting my cutter to a flatbed cutter that can cut vinyl in any length and accuracy would be no problem at all because the vinyl never moves at all. Am i crazy or is this an accomplishable task? I have an array collection of unique graphics that i have designed but unfortunately the accuracy of these cutters isnt quite where I want it to be. If i want to cut some custom pinstriping that is 15' in length, I cant do it because a stripe that is already 1/8" has no room for error. I know there are some handyman types out there just like me that would entertain undertaking this task. All I need is suggestions and ideas and comments. People convert printers into flatbed DTG printers so this has to be doable. Ideas, suggestions, comments! I just want feedback.
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    Need help matching pantone colors to vinyl

    If you are doing an outdoor sign, these are the colors that match oracals vinyl. Pantone process blue: Oracal 851
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    Making a template for custom hood stripes

    does anyone have anymore input on this topic? I have messed with a few different techniques, they all work but im just not satisfied with them. I am thinking about buying a large roll of static cling vinyl (preferably with a grid on it) and applying it to the vehicle and drawing on it with dry-erase markers or a grease pencil. Then removing the vinyl and taking a picture of it and importing it. The grid on the vinyl would help give you better accuracy while designing. The static cling vinyl can be reused, the markings can be erased. Anyone have any ideas or comments on this technique?
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    Can I set cutting order?

    just wondering if there is a way to get sign blazer to recognize a "starting point" of each thing that needs to be cut out. I have a very large and intricate design and it seems like when I cut it out my cutter always gets sent somewhere FURTHEST from origin to start the design, or it will cut something and go all the way to the other side of the design to cut something else, then come back to where it just was to cut another object. Because the design is so large, the more the vinyl gets moved, the worse the accuracy. Just wondering if there is a trick to setting up the design to cut things in order. Any ideas?
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    Help...getting error

    just to add my own little bit of info to this thread.....my computer did the same to me, i finally figured out that i can unplug my usb all i want and it wont affect my cutter until someone (my wife) plugs something else into that port (her Ipod)...that seems to change the settings of the usb port to the ipod... I now have a sticker saying "do not unplug this EVER" on that port
  12. Im getting into projects that would benefit from using a 48" cutter rather than the 24". I realize the 48" is just the stretch limo version of the 24" but is there anyone using it that can provide feedback?
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    ai file for 2004-2008 f-150 outline

    awsome.....thanks i hope to return the favor one day
  14. My car'n'truck vehicle outlines only go up to 2003, I need at least a 2004 f150....any help would be appreciated. Has anyone used car and truck's new 3d vehicle outline stuff? Ive seen a few things about it...looks like it could be useful for presentations and such but i dont know if its worth the price....any opinions?
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    All the Billboards I have done thus FAR....

    what model printer are you using to print the bilboards? what size?
  16. Have an order for 75-100 shirts. One color with full logo on back and a small logo on front left chest. He is supplying the shirts. What would your cost be?
  17. I see the reasoning behind the price now. Thanks for the input
  18. so you would charge them 6.50 even with them supplying the shirt?
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    HAS ANYBODY DONE ANY....

    small ribs. I use siser easy weed for most stuff.
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    Foil

    Its soft and flexible just like other vinyls. A little tougher to weed though because its more rubbery.
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    Foil

    i just did a design for a church kids camp and used a chrome color on it....it looks sweet.... Im using Decofilm. It requires 310-330 degrees F for 10-15 seconds...cold peel. It makes a good looking design. All my customers love it.
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    Longevity of vinyl transfers?!?

    i press about 4 seconds longer and have the heat around 15 degrees higher. I also use slightly higher pressure. I gave some shirts to some of the teenagers that i see wearing the shirts regularly (1-2 times a week) and I check the shirts out ever so often and the vinyl looks new, the t-shirts are wearing out though.
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    How many vinyl before screen print?

    i have an order for 155 shirts that im doing in vinyl. the design is simple and easy to weed...i'll have 3 hours work time in it when Im done and will make more than $500 bucks on it. it just depends on how easy it all is to weed...i design all my stuff with weeding in mind
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    Need Some Help On a Shirt Order

    I know how....I was trying to explain to kwelp, the original poster, what he needed to do. Thanks tho! oops..sorry...my post was meant for him, not you...my bad
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    Need Some Help On a Shirt Order

    hey tlzimmerman...i think you get the idea but if you cant figure out how to edit it so the entire thing is solid, maybe you could post your file and someone will help you edit it.