jarrotto

MILITARY POLICE-SEAL.eps

I answered this in your other thread... Many on the UsCutter forum order from UsCutter. Their prices + flat rate shipping is hard to beat.

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I 2nd AT65 for clear and 4076rla for paper

nice job

Looks good.! it's gotten a lot colder here as well.

Awesome job. They both look great.

Watch the Graptec Studio Traning Videos... It should have came in the plastic bag with your cutter. The videos are also on Graphtec's site: http://www.graphtecamerica.com/graphtec-america-faqs-video-software-video-faqs-graphtec-studio

A agree with Mz. Skeeter. Give a different program a chance. Remember that it always takes time to learn something new, especially software. Don't let your frustration get the best of you... just take it easy and give yourself the time you need... I would bet something as professional as Flexi should have some online videos / tutorials... If Flexi does not have videos i'm sure you can always find some introduction / overview videos of the program on youtube.

Are your problems coming from the Graphtec or the software you are using. I think i read before you were having issues with SCAL. I have never used it so i can't help much on that... Have you tried cutting anything from Graphtec Studio? I cut exclusively with the Cutting Master 3 Plugin and have not had any problems with the Graphtec software.

Looks good

Has anyone used FDC Thermal Advantage HTV? I can get this delivered from a local-ish supplier. I have cut quite a bit of Stahls Premium Plus but the carrier adhesive is very inconsistent. If you have used it you probably understand what i mean. I love the soft feel, matte finish and stretch of Premium Plus, but i think its time to try something new... I also plan to order some Siser Easy Weed to try out as i know its a forum favorite. If anyone has used both Premium Plus and Easy Weed i would like to know how they compare in feel. Thanks!

Awesome work!

Awesome, Thanks Wildgoose! I am going to order some samples from USCutter this weekend and i will order some Easyweed stretch to try out as well. I had been using Next Level 60/40 cotton poly t-shirts and the stretch of premium plus worked well with the shirts. I will be trying out some Bella + Cavas 100% cotton tees on a order i have this week. I am curious to see how the easyweed feels on lighter weight 5oz shirts. That is where the light feel of Premium Plus had been great.

I look forward to eventually upgrading my 5 to a 6 Plus . Are you enjoying the 6 plus so far?

I agree. I got the Greenstar sample vinyl pack with my Graphtec. I used a few yards or Greenstar for practice before moving on to 651. The box of Greenstar sold on Craigslist in 2 days when i listed it.

Congrats! I don't think the Graphtec will let you down.

I have to correct my earlier post. I would be at least $15 for 24 shirts. Possibly more depending on weeding. I'm doing a 30 shirt, 2 color order right now and unfortunately underpriced them. Live and learn...

Looks great.

I think $10 sounds good.

I don't know anything about the Joto papers, but, I read on t-shirt forums someone had tried a bunch of different brands and had been having decent success with Rhinotec SunAngel papers. That might give you more variety in your search...

I subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud. It's kind of pricey. I may end up buying CS6 so I don't have to keep paying for it but I'm not sure right now. graphtec and Illustrator work well together with the cutting master 3 plugin. As far as printing full plot you would need an Eco solvent pronter and laminator to be able to sell a durable product to your customers. Something like the Mutoh VJ628 and a Graphtec CE6000-60. If you are only wanting to cut single color or lulu colored layered decals you should be good with about any cutter. I would just do a lot of research on whichever you buy to make sure it works with well with mac.

Dang i had never even gotten around to EasyWeed.

Not that i know of... but I am not one to give advice on the subject. I would suggest printing out online the Out of Business Notification, or use the one in your booklet from NC DOR. I changed the name of my business and forgot to do that then started getting letters telling me i was late filing sales tax returns. So i mailed it in, filed the last couple of No Tax Due returns online and have not had any other issues. I buy almost all of my vinyl from USCutter. I use Oracal / Orafol 651 for all cut and carry self install decals. I use 751 for all business applications. Robbins Sign Supply prices are okay for black and white 651 but the colors are more expensive than USCutter. I bought my Graphtec from USCutter through Amazon and have been very pleased with the purchase. It works very will on my Mac with Illustrator. It took me almost a year to find Robbins because i am so far away from any major suppliers Buying coroplast signs from Robbins Sign Supply has saved me quite a bit over buying online and having to pay ridiculous shipping. I also buy .040 aluminum license plate blanks and have been happy with the quality and price.

ddrummer88 Check out Robbins Sign Supply. Their website sucks but they give great service. They are located in Lenoir but deliver a long ways I think up to 100mi or so... Actually 131 miles in my case. Order over $50 delivery is free under $50 delivery is $5. They have great prices on substrates, but USCutter wins on vinyl. You do need a NC Tax ID number to not pay sales tax, if you don't then you have to pay sales tax. They can email you a catalog with pricing.