breedapart2 0 Posted February 18, 2009 Hello, I want to buy a vinyl cutter, and I have narrowed it down to three that are affordable for me but, I would like to know if the "Laserpoint 24" is the only "value" contour cutter. The three that I have chosen are; the PCUT, MH721 and the laserpoint 24. I would like a unit to cut contour. Can the PCUT and MH721 contour cut? Thank you for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 18, 2009 Short answer, no. Long answer, yes. But laserpoint is the only "budget contour cutter". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breedapart2 0 Posted February 18, 2009 Thank you fivestar. I assume your answer would mean that the easiest to learn, and to operate no frills contour cutter would be the laserpoint. I don't know anything about cutters. I suppose I have no business jumping into it but, I want to be able to cut heat transfers for my softball team, my kids hockey, various household vinyl graphics, etc. I wanted to be able to print out a picture on my printer and have the cutter cut out the excess. Like the Superman logo as an example. Small home projects. I looked at the "Crikut" but, it is very limited when it comes to graphics and fonts. Kind of "cheesy" if you ask me. I don't want to have to buy fifty different cartridges for just a few fonts. Anyways, I hate to be a pest but, can a laymen such as myself without any other equipment and software be able to contour cut with other than the laserpoint? Cost IS an issue for me. I appreciate your valuable time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 18, 2009 lol sorry to give you the short/long answer again, but....... Yes it is possible, but it takes alot of reading and practice and patience. Now I have never contoured cut with the laserpoint but many people have on here and they say it's really pretty simple to do with it, not near as easy as a "true" contour machine like the Graphtec or Roland, but at about 1/3 the cost, I think that's the way you should go is with the laserpoint. BTW, there's many people on here that will help you out, as for the "layman", well a little over 2 yrs ago I didn't even know that a "plotter" is what cut vinyl decals, so if I can do it you can do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmith08 2 Posted February 18, 2009 lol sorry to give you the short/long answer again, but....... Yes it is possible, but it takes alot of reading and practice and patience. Now I have never contoured cut with the laserpoint but many people have on here and they say it's really pretty simple to do with it, not near as easy as a "true" contour machine like the Graphtec or Roland, but at about 1/3 the cost, I think that's the way you should go is with the laserpoint. BTW, there's many people on here that will help you out, as for the "layman", well a little over 2 yrs ago I didn't even know that a "plotter" is what cut vinyl decals, so if I can do it you can do it. Five the last sentence seems like you want to host an infomercial ...lol Sorry I couldnt resist. Ive watched them (hope I didnt say that out loud) Thats like their favorite quote... lol Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted February 18, 2009 lol sorry to give you the short/long answer again, but....... Yes it is possible, but it takes alot of reading and practice and patience. Now I have never contoured cut with the laserpoint but many people have on here and they say it's really pretty simple to do with it, not near as easy as a "true" contour machine like the Graphtec or Roland, but at about 1/3 the cost, I think that's the way you should go is with the laserpoint. BTW, there's many people on here that will help you out, as for the "layman", well a little over 2 yrs ago I didn't even know that a "plotter" is what cut vinyl decals, so if I can do it you can do it. Five the last sentence seems like you want to host an infomercial ...lol Sorry I couldnt resist. Ive watched them (hope I didnt say that out loud) Thats like their favorite quote... lol Mike ;D Now that I re-read it "that" way it does kinda sound like it. Now read it like the "shamwow" guy would ;D BTW, Ronco don't have #@%! on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmith08 2 Posted February 18, 2009 Now thats funny ;D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted February 18, 2009 LMAO!!! Five you are too funny! I think the "shamwow" guy is now pushing some kinda chopper thing that can store what you dont use LOL!! that guy is a damn TRIP!!! LOL!! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
breedapart2 0 Posted February 18, 2009 Thanks again Fivestar. I don't know what I would do without this forum. Everyone is so helpfull and full of knowledge. I will most definetly be asking more question as soon as I get my cutter. I am going to buy the Laserpoint on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites