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  5. Posted

    So, my Graphtec has been chugging along pretty good but now is starting to act up a bit.  First issue is when I have a design and tell Cutmaster to repeat the cut design several times. si I have it use the entire length of my Vinyl  The last design to the far left of the cutter is the hardest to weed...seems like I'm not getting complete cut thru the Vinyl.  It also has some issues of the design being a bit jagged on some lines.  Replaced the blade to a new Clean Cut 60 deg blade.  The design is pretty detailed and smallish and it only really happens on the last design on the width of the vinyl.  So, the last one all the way on the left side of the cutter.  Say I had 5 in a row, the last one cut on the left is the worse.

     

    Clear as mud right?  >>>LOL

     

    I've been using my cutter pretty hard so not sure anything needs asjusting etc.  Look forward to any ideas

     

    BTW  24" vinyl

     

    Thank all

     

    Joe

  6. Posted

    Time is Money

     

    Right now I have more time than Money so it's a wash.

     

    I'm still thinking of bitting the bullet on this because I hate the tape up after I layout the design on the glass...What a PIA.  doesn't take too long but ugggg  I hate it for some reason. 

     

    I watched a few videos and they seem to blast at 30psi..Seems pretty tame to me.  I blast at 90 psi and that makes just a nice frosting.  I'm trying to find a blast gun like the had in the video..Pretty slick and accurate.

  8. Posted

    My current pricing retail would not really allow me to use this Rayzist.  Wow, that paper and film aint cheap.  I'm curious how I could raise my price to use this without everyone going nuts.  Rayzist is saying roughly 1.00 per square inch.  My design is 5x5 and I'm getting 15.00 for a mug.  With vinyl that pretty good cause vinyl is cheap.  I'd have to charge 25.00 per mug which I'm sure they would pay but not the Large firm I'm talking about.

     

    I'll tell you what, it sure would save a butt load of time

     

    I wish I would not have looked at it..It sure is the cats A$$  :)

  14. Posted

    So, it finally happened and I'm over the moon excited...I know..to early to get excited but its exciting non the less...

     

    anyway

     

    One of my SandBlasted beer mug designs just got noticed by a good size company in the shooters community.  They are very well respected by about 99% of the shooting community.

     

    Anyway, its for a sandblasted design I do on a Beer mug.

     

    Some details

     

    The mug I get from the dollar store.  After cutting a template etc I have maybe 1.10 in materials.  I normally sell these to guys at 14-17 dollars.

     

    This Retail outlet wants me to put together a price for them...Gotta say, I'm at a loss.  I know they want a better price than I'm doing now so they can obviously make a profit themselves..

     

    Where in the world do I start !!  I want an attractive price for them but also want to make sure I don't loose money myself.

     

    Honestly I never thought I would be approved with this but it happened and I'm "GEEKED"  

     

    Can anyone set me on the right path.

     

    The good thing is they are also all over any new ideas I have as well...I already have a few in the works.

     

    HELP   :)

     

    I habe to say......Fellin pretty good right now

     

    Side note

     

    Can lets say objects like Beer mugs be done via Laser?  Not sure if thats only a flat surface thing....Looking for Go C advise here  :)

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  15. Posted

    So, Business has been getting pretty good and I think its time for an upgrade

     

    Was thinking of a Hot tronix Fusion 16x20

     

    Fir those that own one..Did you think it was the right choice?  I like the pull out table.  Is it accurate temp wise

     

    What can you tell me about this to me seems caddy  :)

     

     

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  19. Posted

    Not a real big deal but pretty excited to do one finally.

     

    Here is a pic of what i need to make..Pretty simple and the GVW does not need to be included.  Single color only.

     

    13"high by 30" wide  Image shown is not a representation of size they need  :)

     

    I was thinking around 30 bucks ea.

     

    Being this is my first I'd like to lowball it a bit so I can get them for more business down the road..However I don't want to give away the farm.

     

    They will install.

     

    also, do the US DOT fonts and numbers have to be a certain height and weight?

     

    Thanks Folks

     

    Joe

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  24. Posted

    Here's a guide for pricing:

     

    http://thesignexpert.com/sign-pricing-calculators/

     

    I usually have Basic Prices set for particular banner sizes and

    they include "BASIC" design... created vector graphics & logos

    are extra as are excessive changes & proof copies.

     

    The full color banners are really easier to design now than 

    the cut vinyl!  AND the vendors sure are fast!

    Design it...Order it...Mark it up!

     

     

    Sue2

    OK, I just tried a 4x4 decal one color and it said 1.40 to sell...Ummm I guess I'm over charging on those.  I usually get 3-4 bucks ea.  Holly smokes, I'm way off on everything

  25. Posted

    Here's a guide for pricing:

     

    http://thesignexpert.com/sign-pricing-calculators/

     

    I usually have Basic Prices set for particular banner sizes and

    they include "BASIC" design... created vector graphics & logos

    are extra as are excessive changes & proof copies.

     

    The full color banners are really easier to design now than 

    the cut vinyl!  AND the vendors sure are fast!

    Design it...Order it...Mark it up!

     

     

    Sue2

    WOW...I'm really low...