allenallen 0 Posted February 12, 2011 Why can I buy any size Graphtec plotter with the Vinyl Express name from SignWarehouse, but can only get the media catch basket with an original (complete cutter with stand) order? I have searched Graphtec, SignWarehouse, USCutter, eBay....nothing! So I have one cutter with the basket and one without. It is absurd! They can sell any part, even a new motherboard, but not the media basket! I have seen the suggestions to make one myself. Having the fabric part made is easy - that's what mother-in-laws are for, right? But as for bending 1/2" conduit - now we're getting into homemade band-aids. Apparently, Graphtec's media basket is the most coveted, and guarded component! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 12, 2011 It doesn't have to be round - here is a picture of one I make and sell at times - Not that hard to make Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 12, 2011 P.S. here is the media basket for sale http://www.signwarehouse.com/CAA-GR-p-PLTA-58000-018T.html or http://www.uscutter.com/Catch-Basket-for-Graphtec-CE-5000-Series-Vinyl-cutters-Assorted-Sizes_p_1299.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allenallen 0 Posted February 12, 2011 Well. Now I feel just silly. I could not find a source, and even called SW, and they played dumb. THANK YOU!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted February 12, 2011 I have seen the suggestions to make one myself. Having the fabric part made is easy - that's what mother-in-laws are for, right? But as for bending 1/2" conduit - now we're getting into homemade band-aids. You can buy a conduit bender for WAY less than a catch basket...and conduit is cheap too: http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-x-7-8-eighth-inch-2-in-1-tubing-bender-94623.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted February 12, 2011 It doesn't have to be round - here is a picture of one I make and sell at times - Not that hard to make Looks good..does the job....and I'm sure it cost considerably less to make than $280.00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stetson5331 80 Posted February 12, 2011 Take a peice of 10oz banner material..weld pole pockets or sew...Then bend 1/2" conduit to fit..Should take about 30 minutes to get it where it will work..Atached it on the sides and viola' a media basket..Sounds harder than it is... It's way cheaper than a $280 charge for something so easy...Including the bender should be about $50 bucks in it... Give it a try! stetson5331 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 15, 2011 stetson - does the banner material cause any additional static? we was selling them with a material like under your couch - not real durable but it didn't add to the static issue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
