Daveischosen 1 Posted February 13, 2018 I currently have a mh871, although it has been a great cutter, the tracking never stays right, and its just loud. I mainly use Oramask 813, about 3-400 feet a month, Not sure I need anything fancy, just want something quiet and quick and trouble free. I've been looking at the Titan 2 SE 28" and several others in the 1800-2000.00 range, just not sure I need something that fancy. I with they made more 34" cutters, I like being able to switch from 24" to 30' oramask. any advice would be great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted February 13, 2018 Hi Dave, Just a heads-up --- USCUTTER is about to introduce the LaserPoint 3 (I spoke to a rep at the company and they are expecting to offer it "in early spring") I had an LP2 for a while and it was pretty nice (much nicer than either the MH or SC I had owned). Based on that, a new upgraded LP3 should be just what you're seeking. Have a little patience, and keep an eye open for the announcement of availability on this machine (and it should be in the 34" size as well). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haumana 1,220 Posted February 14, 2018 I'm surprised no one has chimed in a recommended the Graphtec. That would put you right in your price range, and while I'm still awaiting the arrival of mine, I've been told that the servo motor is much quieter than a stepper, which the Titan 2, and probably LP3 has/will have. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted February 14, 2018 Not jus quieter which is a nice side benefit but the accuracy goes up considerably. The Graphtec is going to track a lot better than any of the budget cutters. Tracking and cutter head accuracy is the true greatness of the high end machines. I got by with less for several years but after making the leap I wouldn't want to go back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daveischosen 1 Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 11:45 PM, Wildgoose said: Not jus quieter which is a nice side benefit but the accuracy goes up considerably. The Graphtec is going to track a lot better than any of the budget cutters. Tracking and cutter head accuracy is the true greatness of the high end machines. I got by with less for several years but after making the leap I wouldn't want to go back. I was thinking the Graphtec was overkill, since I dont do any real vinyl or lettering or wraps... anything like that. But im sure its like my wood working tools, you get what you pay for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted February 20, 2018 if you read post on the forum from people that moved up to a graphtec there is one common theme - they love how quiet and accurate they are. think of it as going from a harbor freight circular saw to a delta table saw - 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites