TauntDevil 19 Posted July 3, 2015 ugh.... Hello all...... Again. I apologize but I searched tunnel, creases, and vinyl issues, in the search on here and did not find anything relating to my issue. Basically, I have vinyl that I purchased recently from a seller. The amount of vinyl I purchased was 12" x 24". This one is not so bad as the other they sent me but the issue is that they sent it to me in an inch and a half shipping tube. Very tight roll. Now the issue is when I flatten it or begin to put it into my LP cutter, the vinyl is tunneling.. (I think is the term). I tried taping it on opposite sides on a flat surface for awhile but it has not changed. I also tried to push out the tunnels which works for a moment but they just come right back. This seller has also sent me a roll of silver 12" x 60" in the same inch and a half shipping tube. So I am sure I will have the issue with that vinyl as well. Note: I dont plan on buying from this seller again since they do not inform what vinyl is being sold. States that Oracal 631 will last 7 years inside or outside in any condition.... yup... EDIT: Of course... forgot to include a photo of said issue... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted July 3, 2015 Maybe try a rolling pin, or an empty card board vinyl roll. or contact your seller and get your money back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Command 97 Posted July 3, 2015 This problem is more prevalent with the metal types of vinyl I commonly deal with. (If they are rolled too small, or sit too long) Option 3: If the tunnels are small you probably can actually cut it just like that IF the head doesn't strike while passing over. Option 2: See if you can take a teflon squeegee and gently coax the tunnel out the side. Option 1: With two people, have a friend pull half the sheet up off the backing and then work it back on inch by inch with your finger (swiping motions). Then repeat for the other half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted July 3, 2015 You should not even waste your time on this. Make the seller give you a refund. Your time is money. This is the only way they will learn to do things correctly. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GraphxNMore 282 Posted July 4, 2015 I get pieces like this from US Cutter every once in a while. I finally quit buying cutoffs and buy rolls. No more than it's coming up there, I'd cut it What do you have to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauntDevil 19 Posted July 5, 2015 Maybe try a rolling pin, or an empty card board vinyl roll. or contact your seller and get your money back. Contacted the seller and returned the vinyl. This problem is more prevalent with the metal types of vinyl I commonly deal with. (If they are rolled too small, or sit too long) Option 3: If the tunnels are small you probably can actually cut it just like that IF the head doesn't strike while passing over. Option 2: See if you can take a teflon squeegee and gently coax the tunnel out the side. Option 1: With two people, have a friend pull half the sheet up off the backing and then work it back on inch by inch with your finger (swiping motions). Then repeat for the other half. The design mainly would hit the tunnels and cause it to crease while cutting. For option 2, did do this but the issue is they just slowly keep coming back. Quicker than being able to put it into the machine or have it cut. By the time the blade finished one design, they would be back. You should not even waste your time on this. Make the seller give you a refund. Your time is money. This is the only way they will learn to do things correctly. Kept it for a little to see if there was any simple tips on this thread to get rid of them and salvage it but in the end, sent it back and got a refund. I get pieces like this from US Cutter every once in a while. I finally quit buying cutoffs and buy rolls. No more than it's coming up there, I'd cut it What do you have to lose? The sad part is I am broke and dont have a common vinyl that is used yet so buying a roll is out of my current budget (hobby) and would, at the moment at least, be a waste of the rest of the roll unless others want the color later on but is not a probability in my case. Especially in this 631. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted July 5, 2015 I don't think you have a heat press but I have taken some vinyl that was roller too tight and left it under my press with no pressure (just the weight of the upper platen on a swing-out style and low heat (around 110 deg) and had good results restoring usability. I left it under there while the press cooled back down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauntDevil 19 Posted July 18, 2015 Have a heat gun but didnt do much. ended up returning it. However, I do have another question now though. When applying the transfer tape, how do you guys keep the vinyl from.... lifting? Basically when the vinyl is weeded and done, just sitting, it arches in the center. When applying transfer tape to multiple decals, it often causes issues. is there some kind of trick to keep them flat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pshawny 410 Posted July 18, 2015 However, I do have another question now though. When applying the transfer tape, how do you guys keep the vinyl from.... lifting?Basically when the vinyl is weeded and done, just sitting, it arches in the center. When applying transfer tape to multiple decals, it often causes issues. is there some kind of trick to keep them flat? I have a metal yard stick that I use to hold down curly vinyl while I tape it. Just move it out of the way as you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted July 18, 2015 If it's a big job I use my Big Squeegee and use the push-the-roll method which leaves the app tape roll out ahead of the tool and holds everything down. If it's smaller then I flip the app tape sticky side up and work the vinyl down into it from the middle. Basically make use of the arch that is naturally there and set it on the app tape then squeegee from the middle up and down working out toward the edges. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TauntDevil 19 Posted July 18, 2015 If it's a big job I use my Big Squeegee and use the push-the-roll method which leaves the app tape roll out ahead of the tool and holds everything down. If it's smaller then I flip the app tape sticky side up and work the vinyl down into it from the middle. Basically make use of the arch that is naturally there and set it on the app tape then squeegee from the middle up and down working out toward the edges. I have a metal yard stick that I use to hold down curly vinyl while I tape it. Just move it out of the way as you go. Both good points. I will give them a try. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
