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One of my grandsons came by this afternoon on his way to the Marines induction center and will leave tomorrow to start his basic training. It is a really proud grandpaw that is writing this but a little worried also with the state of the world right now anyhow this is one of those bittersweet moments that brings a smile to your face while a tear runs down your cheek.

First,let me make it clear that I paid for the machine. It was not given to me. Also, I do not have a Graphtec so I can't compare it to a graphtec,other than price. I have been cutting with it for over a week now, using Flexi. It is whisper quiet, cuts everything from large to small and even TINY lettering with no problems at all. Clean and precise cuts every time. I haven't wasted an inch of vinyl even with 12 foot cuts because it tracks straight and true. Bear in mind folks..you have to get it LOADED STRAIGHT in order for it to track straight and it does take a bit of practice. The 28" servo motor version that I bought came with a stand that is better and more solidly built than any cutter stand I have ever owned. The catch basket is good too but due to space limitations I am not using it at the moment. Considering the cost of this machine compared to the Graphtec with the SAME specs,and options, I think it's a great deal..whether as a starter machine or a full time cutter for a sign shop. There is NOTHING about this machine that isn't professional grade. IT came with Sure Cuts a Lot PRO which is a decent design and cut software for someone who has never used Flexi or Sign Blazer. IT will do what you need. If you are used to designing in other programs, it is easy enough to save and import into SCALP for cutting. USB connection is a breeze..no special drivers or hardware needed because it is TRUE USB and not emulated. Don't bother with a keyspan adapter..you won't need it. I am connected via 21 feet of USB cable with no issues. This might not be quite as good as a graphtec, but stands on it own. If all you have ever had is Chinese cutters with Stepper motors, you will be amazed. With a full 2 YEAR warranty, You really can't go wrong. I love this machine and haven't had my other cutter on since I got it. In spite of it being called a 28" cutter, the maximum cutting width is 24" IT uses standard Roland Blades.

A couple I did for my hobby room. Chow Hound is 32hx44w 4 color 6 layers. Tiger is 23hx44w 6 color 6 layers.

Today's install some plastic letters and lighted sign on a church and a small sign for a coal operater

It has been awhile since I posted something other then etched glass so I will post this. It is about 24" x 40 feet. Started with a ponce pattern then hand painted. I hate working off a ladder.

my first project on my graphtec - entitled ka-pow was fun to make - took a while weeding though!! http://www.10tonvinyl.com

This is what they finally decided on. Troop # will be on one sleeve and Girl Scout will be on the other. Each shirt will have the girl's or leader's name in the heart. Thinking of tossing "ON MY HONOR I WILL TRY" on the back for them.

Boy you MN people are all about yourselves. What about us SC people lol.

SkareKrow you mean like this?

Army here, But I salute your grandson's willingness to serve. Thank-you and Good Luck to him

Wish him all the best in the Marines. If remember correctly you said he was going to Camp Lejuene, NC. That is where i grew up and my father retired from there.

DURABrite Ultra pigment ink

Make it the back and Band name on front

Just recieved this helmet at work so I thought id spruce it up a bit before work tonight

Then I should be RICH! seems like all I do anymore is spend

yea the VGA port not serial port. They look the same. so yea I dont have a serial port on the back of this computer ----HOWEVER---- I got it to work. I notice when I unplugged the plotter that it was still showing like it was plugged in. So I deleted that device under printers and plugged the plotter back in and another one popped up and uploaded the driver automatically. Goto cut and BOOM. it works. I can go to bed now!!!!

I'm from the north I am used to it

The incomplete letters, top and bottom of a lower case i for example, you can drag on top of each other to make a complete one.

OK, should work. when you have the layout screen open, ready to cut,(the cut/plot screen) check the tabs at the top. One tab looks like a blade, try it. But not sure Over cut is in 8.1

Thanks guys I only have a creation ct-630 cutter USB model. Not the greatest cutter but it's ok for beginner I guess. I have managed a few nice things so far. Today I did end up making my own wall quotes using illustrator and sending them to signcut using the cs6 signcut plugin. Managed a few nice one using nice stript fonts. I guess every day is a learning curve but I am willing to learn. Thanks for all your advice

Its because of static. But you can put cardboard under it to help this. I have had mine on carpet sense I've had it.

Oracal HT55 is made by them to use with their product and after doing a couple small jobs I have to say it works great. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

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I am a solid believer in the sawgrass Ricoh printers and their support - my printer went out and the replacement was unavailable and they sent out a loaner covering all expenses including lost ink until the new printer arrived. superior service. the only thing they couldn't provide when asked was a printed sample of the chroma blast product - answer was see your dealer. during the time the printer was down if you needed anything larger printed they would print it for your and send it overnight to you. - but appears they can't print chromablast in house

Hi Paul, You may also want to consider Sawgrass Technologies sublimation and Chromablast solution. Sawgrass