wjandrsn 0 Posted March 4, 2011 I am currently looking at purchasing a vinyl cutter to get started working on making window decals for myself and friends. While I'm sure this will evolve a bit into making more than what originally anticipated, I don't expect a high volume of work and I don't plan on this being my primary form of income, more of a hobby that I hope pays for it's own materials. I have found a ton of information on the MH-721, but no real information on the EcoCut. Here's my questions: Are there any substantial difference between the units, or are they pretty much the same, just a different appearence? What's the difference in reliability between the units? Is there any particular reason to pick one over the other? Obviously if you have any other input outside of what I'm asking, please share! Thanks for your help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 4, 2011 ecocut just came out so not much to say - step up to a p-cut for a starter cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 4, 2011 I am currently looking at purchasing a vinyl cutter to get started working on making window decals for myself and friends. While I'm sure this will evolve a bit into making more than what originally anticipated, I don't expect a high volume of work and I don't plan on this being my primary form of income, more of a hobby that I hope pays for it's own materials. I have found a ton of information on the MH-721, but no real information on the EcoCut. Here's my questions: Are there any substantial difference between the units, or are they pretty much the same, just a different appearence? What's the difference in reliability between the units? Is there any particular reason to pick one over the other? Obviously if you have any other input outside of what I'm asking, please share! Thanks for your help! I've not used the ecoCut (yet) but I have 2 refines and they have been good machines with ZERO problems. If it was me..since the price difference isn't that much, I'd go with the refine mh721.And, GET THE STAND! You will regret it if you don't. I think you would be OK for what you will be doing with either one,honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randalle 50 Posted March 4, 2011 I've not used the ecoCut (yet) but I have 2 refines and they have been good machines with ZERO problems. If it was me..since the price difference isn't that much, I'd go with the refine mh721.And, GET THE STAND! You will regret it if you don't. I think you would be OK for what you will be doing with either one,honestly. I'm in the same boat. And will be purchasing on monday... could you rank and qualify these three: USCutter EcoCut Vinyl Cutter 24" with stand @ $279 Refine GoldCut Vinyl Cutters 24" with stand @ $329 USCutter MH-series Vinyl Cutter 25" with stand @ $269 sorry, don't mean to jack your thread... seems like we both have the same question though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wjandrsn 0 Posted March 4, 2011 I've not used the ecoCut (yet) but I have 2 refines and they have been good machines with ZERO problems. If it was me..since the price difference isn't that much, I'd go with the refine mh721.And, GET THE STAND!You will regret it if you don't. I think you would be OK for what you will be doing with either one,honestly. That's what I was thinking. Although a lot of people have issues with the MH series, it seems like the majority of owners are never heard from, which is a pretty good sign in my opinion. I definitely wasn't doing it without a stand though. I got to thinking of where I would put 30' of vinyl to feed from and it basically forced me to realize I needed a stand. For what I'm doing, I think this is going to end up being my choice, I was more just curious since the Ecocut does cost a little more. Everything else on this site seems to be "more is better", so it made wonder. I know it isn't much more, but there is a difference, even if it's simply country of origin, etc.... I'm in the same boat. And will be purchasing on monday...could you rank and qualify these three:USCutter EcoCut Vinyl Cutter 24" with stand @ $279Refine GoldCut Vinyl Cutters 24" with stand @ $329USCutter MH-series Vinyl Cutter 25" with stand @ $269sorry, don't mean to jack your thread... seems like we both have the same question though. No worries - anything to spark discussion on this is great. I just want to get this thing ordered and rolling.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites