WGlaser 0 Posted June 6, 2018 Hi everyone! I am a high school physics teacher that is transitioning into 'MakerSpace' czar at my school. Our next purchase is a vinyl cutter for kids to use. I have 0 experience in Vinyl, but looking forward to messing with it this summer. For ease of us for me to learn, and then teach students (Grades 6-12, small school), what do you suggest? I am relatively comfortable in graphics programs (Inkscape, Adobe) and other technologies of 'making' nature such as 3D Printing and CNC Carving. My budget for the printer itself is roughly $1,000. We have a separate budget for consumables such as the vinyl, transfer tape, etc. Happy to answer any other questions to help get some guidance here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 6, 2018 The Titan 2 is in that price range. I was going to say a Graphtec, but you don't have the funds for it. The Titan2 does have a servo motor. I have never used it, you will just have to read about it. https://www.uscutter.com/Titan-2-SE-Vinyl-Cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 6, 2018 https://www.uscutter.com/Graphtec-CE-LITE-50-20in-Cutting-Plotter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 6, 2018 My opinion, I am torn on that cutter. Graphtec great brand name, I love mine. decent 20" w, but no stand, and only cuts 10ft long. 1 year warranty. It depends on what you need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 6, 2018 I agree with skeeter but the graphtec brand reputation pulls me that way - I prefer the 24" graphtecs like the ce6000 but that is out of the budget. kids in school learning are probably going to be relatively hard on a cutter so reliability of the graphtec or bigger size of the titan2 that also cut good. for supplies a good supply of blades and cut strips would be high on my list in that setting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WGlaser 0 Posted June 6, 2018 What is the word on the Titans? I can't find a ton of info comparing them to the other models, but they sound like a good deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,708 Posted June 6, 2018 It is a rebranded Saga brand vinyl cutter that is being sold by UScutter. Maybe being sold 3-4? years now by UScutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,626 Posted June 7, 2018 I would suggest a 24" cutter. Aside from vinyl being easily found in that size, once people at the school realize what all can be done with a vinyl cutter I expect it'll be used quite heavily for stuff around the school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites