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Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Thanks. Couldn't get the second one to download, but was able to use the revolver.

I have a (hopefully) simple question for the experts on the forum. I have a customer that is ordering a set of vehicle magnets and he has requested that they be laminated. What should I laminate them with? I've been reading product information of the various laminate products, and haven't found what I'd call a hands-down winner. Any recommendations? And the follow up question is- Is there a vendor that sells small rolls of laminate material? I see mostly 150 foot rolls. Or does anyone want to sell a couple of yards? Thanks. Steve

Thanks Proto! I finally found the DigitalDesignware site last night. However at $49 for the template, I can take a road trip with my camera and tape measure. Steve

Does anyone have a template for a 1999 4dr Ford Explorer that they would be willing to share? I hadn't had any luck finding one online. I've done some work for this customer before, and he just got a "new" vehicle that he wants lettered. All I've seen so far is a cell phone picture. Haven't been able to get any good pictures to use as a template. Thanks. Steve

There used to be a feature from the phone company called signal ring or distinctive ring. It assigned a second number to a single phone line. I used it about 15 years ago when I sold computers. Home phone and business phone shared the same line, but had different ringers. Personal calls rang normally, business calls rang twice. Steve

Thanks! Steve

I have an LP24 that has a new motherboard installed. The old board died about two months ago, and after first receiving a dead motherboard from USCutter, I finally got a good one. I think. With the new board installed, the cutter sets up and the display appears normal. When I connect it to my computer (same one as before the motherboard was replaced), Windows 7 detects the device and all looks good. I create a simple object in SignBlazer and make sure the cutter settings match my device. Click "Cut" then "Cut tile". It shows data being sent and the screen shows the path of the blade, but nothing happens on the cutter. I've tried USB, serial, a USB to serial adapter and nothing changes. It appears that the cutter is not receiving the data from the computer. Anybody have any suggestions? I'm planning to call USCutter tomorrow when I get home, but I figured I'd ask the experts that hang out here in the mean time. Thanks for any and all suggestions. Steve

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Has anyone been watching these on eBay? USCutter has them for sale ending about every 24 hours. I've seen them go as high as $61. You can order them directly from USCutter for less, even after paying for shipping. Steve

I've been ask by a friend to cut lettering for the back of three t-shirts. She and two students are participating in the St. Baldrick's project this spring and want "Team" shirts. My question is what is the "standard" size of lettering on the back of a t-shirt? Does it vary with the size of the t-shirt? I'm planning to arch the team name over the teacher/student name. Thanks! I did search and either didn't use the right keywords, or missed it entirely. Steve

Thanks for the info. I believe the shirt are all mediums, so I'll shoot for around 8-9". Thanks for the prompt replies. I appreciate the help. Steve

Not exactly the same thing, but here's one I did a while back. security sign.SBD security sign.SBD

There used to be a company in Mansfield that made picture frames and other items from acrylic. I just checked and they are still in business and have a website. http://www.eldridgeacrylics.net/ Steve

OK, this is driving me nuts this morning... I am cutting a file that I created in Corel and brought into Sign Blazer. Everything looks good, and I have cut this file before. The problem is my pressure and speed are changing. This is on an LP24. I loaded my vinyl, set my origin and made sure that my speed was at 60 and pressure was at 120. Both of those setting work with the vinyl that I have. I sent my file to the cutter, and when it was finished, I noticed I was having a difficult time weeding. When I sent my next file to the cutter, again, I set my origin and checked the speed and pressure. The speed was 70 and the pressure was 100. That explains why I was having problems weeding. Any ideas what can cause the speed/pressure to change? It doesn't change on every cut, just some of the cuts. I am connected to my computer via USB cable. Thanks for any and all suggestions. Steve

Here are some pictures of some glass etching that I've been playing with. 001 - Mug Mat with my Amateur Radio Callsign etched on the underside. (Remember to mirror before cutting...) 002 - Pair of Brutus glasses I made for my brother. Found the glasses at Goodwill for 50cts each. 003 - "Souvenir" Mid*Winter Hamfest mug. Maybe this will become a collectors item. Thank you to everyone that is posting the items they create. It is amazing to see the creative ideas that people come up with. If I post a picture of it, feel free to steal the idea and claim it as your own. I think I'll start shopping for a sand blast cabinet. I kinda like that one at Harbor Freight... Steve

I'll give it a go. Either post the file or e-mail it to me. kd8grm at gmail.com Steve

I've used OvernightPrints for several things. Very good quality and they have frequent sales. Steve

I picked up a box at Hobby Lobby before Christmas and they were 50%. They are a chain store like Michaels. (The Michaels store in town closed a few months back...) Steve

Well, not much of a tutorial for this one... Open the file File -> Save As Choose EPS as the file type Steve

My LaserPoint 24 has been working well until just recently. Now everything I cut has extra lines where the blade does not pickup. I removed the red cover over the blade holder mechanism and made a quick inspection. Everything looks normal. However when the power is off, I can lift the blade holder approximately .05 inch. As soon as you let go of the holder, it drops back down. I have the tip of the blade just barely out of the holder, and it is resting on the bed of the cutter. I've attached a couple of pictures, but it's hard to show the movement since it's only .05 inch. I read on the forums that the blade holder is energized down, and the spring should lift the blade. Which makes sense. I don't see any way to adjust the up travel. Any suggestions, or other things to try? I read a bunch of posts that talk about grounding, and static, and I don't think that applies to my situation. Thanks! Steve Bellville, OH

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I used to live about two blocks from the central office. Come to think about it, everything in Bellville is about two blocks from the central office... Steve

Just wanted to stop in and introduce myself to all the members of this awesome forum. I purchased my cutter back in October and have had a blast since then. It's been a few years since I've done any graphics, but I'm hoping I'll remember as I play. I've been buying vinyl lettering and decals and decided, I could do that and have fun at the same time. It's kind of a good fit with my other hobby, amateur radio. I've made callsign decals for fellow hams, and even a couple signs. Thank you all for the excellent advice and information that is posted here. I have learned a lot since I've discovered this forum. Steve - KD8GRM Bellville, OH

You are quite correct, the blanks are very thin. The sign is going to be mounted on the side of her garage, so it will be OK. I will check out the other suppliers and find some thicker ones for future projects. Thanks. Steve