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    I've always used the Roland type US Cutter blades offered on the site in both 45 and 60 degree with good results for a long time cutting 651 and etched vinyl with my MH series and Lazer Point 2.  Lately, I've been cutting Siser glitter vinyl which with a 60 degree blade, wears the blades quickly and causes the tight cut edges to lift, especially on smaller lettering.  I was wanting to try a different brand of blade to see if I can get better tool life or better quality cuts when cutting thicker material such as glitter.  Looking for opinions and feedback from others that use Clean Cut blades and maybe other brands.  Thanks guys and gals.  Kris

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    Not pre washing would save a lot of time.  I was thinking the I saw something on here somewhere at one time that the textile plants use a chemical in the manufacturing process that needed to be rinsed out so that the HTV would adheare good.  I think I will skip the prewash till I have issues.  I think I'm going to be too busy to do it anyway.  Since word got out, I'm already busy with decals and shirts and working a full time 12hr day job. Thanks for the input!!  Kris

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    I read a lot on this and only this forum on how to get things done because of all the experience here and my loyality to US Cutter. I just got into shirts and HTV not long ago and it's been blowing up ever since word got out. It's a addiction that's for sure.  I've been ordering my shirts from Jiffy for now but with the 50/50 and 100% cotton that they offer, is it a good idea to do a pre wash and dry on them before applying HTV? If so,  What is a good method?  I pre washed some white shirts the other night and ran in the dryer and looks like they shrank.  These are the Gildien High Cotton shirts and a XL looks like a Med.  Thanks Guys and Gals,  Kris

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    I have a LP2 cutter and just getting into HTV.  My Press is some where between here and Memphis.  Should I order a second blade holder and set it up for HTV solely?  I have plenty of blades both 45 and 60 degree.  Would a 60 be better??

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    Hey guys and gals.  I decided to make the jump into shirts starting the progression into sublimation later on.  Just for now, I plan to do HTV shirts.  I've saw on forums before that it's not good to layer 2 colors directly on top of each other in some situations. I have seen videos on youtube where the larger image is almost outlined in one color and the second and sometimes third colors are registered and pressed seperately.  Is something like this possiable in SCALP4 or will I need to graduate to Flexi or another higher grade program to be able to cut multi colors for shirts?  I knew how to do it in the old SB program but it's not been acting right lately with the new cutter.  Kris

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/281594347044?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

     

     

    I found this and was considering it as long as she can provide actual pics of the equipment on the auction instead of stock photos.  I already have a 50" LP2 so the 25" in the auction may be little use except use both to cut down on wear or sell both and get a Servo model. I asked her if she would sell the Fusion seperate. Was going to offer 1300.  Does that seem right for a used model??  Kris

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    I've been going to my local Walmart and buying their 20oz Anchor brand mugs for $1.50 each.  Been buying all they have on the shelf weather it's 2 or 20 every week.  Only thing I've had to order lately online is shot glasses and use eBay for that. I just did a 24pc mug order for a local bar and the owner got his mugs from Menards on clearance. 

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    I have a friend that wants a large sign made that is on 1\4 inch plywood painted with white latex paint. I'm worried that the 651 adhesive may not bond well. Can I use something like a iron to heat the adhesive so it will stick better?

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    The antique bar back come with the store or is that something you brought in??  If you want to do something different, use the Ora 8510 etched vinyl on it.  I use to own a butilding a year ago that came with a bar back almost like that one except mine had a few more accent pieces on the top. It was made by Brunswick in 1890 and was appraised at $14,000. You sure don't want to mess with it any more than you have to.  Kris

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    In Sign Blazer, there is a option in the top pull down menu to add a outline to a font or image to add layers.  I can't seem to find it in SCALP.  In the stock library, there is a red heart that I wanted to outline and after weeding, use only the outline instead of a filled heart for a etching mask. Any help would be appreciated.  Kris

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    Do NOT do that...............  She will find out. 

    It's a smelly process. 

    It's a really smelly process.  I accidently got into Vinyl when I was using a cutter for making masks for power coating.  The fumes given off from the powder coat will render your house oven useless for cooking food.  Get ya a old kitchen oven on Craigs list and bake away. Powder coat is nothing more than finely ground up plastic of sorts.

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    Sounds like something to try. I went to the AMACO website and ordered a 6 tube set so I think I'm going to give it a try.  May be something easy as a upsell item for a few extra bucks.  Thanks guys, Kris

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    If I was to use a agressive Aluminum Oxide in the cabinet for a deep etch, how long would it take for it to dry?  I had someone ask me today at work about doing her boyfriend a 25oz beer mug and color it black.  If I use it, is it washable?