paz21paz 7 Posted February 27, 2009 I just got my LP 24 today! I have gotten the samples from oracals website that I will mess with tonight. My question is what is a good starter pack I will be doing small stuff to start I was thinking about a roll of white 651 and some ap tape. What do you guys think? Where is a good place to get started with. I will also have to get some squeeges & things. All I have is the LP 24 what would you get? THANKS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bayshorecreations 30 Posted February 27, 2009 Get a roll of white, ap tape, a few squeegees and go at it and have some fun! Before you know it you will have 40 rolls of vinyl all different colors laying around the shop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hauser 0 Posted February 27, 2009 howdy,i think you should get the one from uscutter.it will have what you should have to get started. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted February 27, 2009 You can always just get a few rolls of the more common colors(white, black, red, blue), a few different brand squeezees(try different ones, until you find a brand you like... I've gone through 6 or 7 different ones and still not 100% happy), for app tape, I'd suggest to get some paper app tape, as it's a little easier to work with versus clear app tape, and you can do more things with it, such as wet app. Good quality scirrors, cutting blade, metal ruler, weeding tools, measuring tape, cutting mat(if needed), some empty spray bottles, stabilo pencils(oil pencils for marking on glass and other substrates that wash off easily), and patience... I personally would just buy stuff individually, versus buying a starter kit... it seems like either some of the stuff isn't needed or you could get better quality stuff if bought separately. I guess my thing is... why buy something twice? If a starter kit comes with a cheap weeding tool that gets you by for the first month or two, sooner or later you're going to want or need something better. Just talking... sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paz21paz 7 Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks for all the replies, everyone on here is very helpful. I look forward to talking to you all alot. I'm going to get some stuff ordered, which supplier does everyone use? Thanks Again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paz21paz 7 Posted February 27, 2009 I forgot to ask would you guys start with 651 or something else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted February 27, 2009 Fellers Sign Warehouse Ordway Sign Supply Oracal 651 is an all around good vinyl... can be used for a ton of different apps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldogtees 0 Posted February 28, 2009 I started with the free stuff!(no loss in what you didnt pay for) Check the free vinyl links and sign up for them. Youll get a feel for the dif in materials that way. Most people end up going with oracal 651, (I did) Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan 0 Posted March 1, 2009 the BrightLine brand sold by Grimco is some top quality vinyl. Not a big color selection but it's weeding quality is better than Oracal and equal or better than 3M. D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alien 11 Posted March 2, 2009 FYI Walmart is now carring Fiskar cutting mats in 24" x 36" for $28.00. First time i have seen them around here. One is gray with orange lines and another one that is yellow on one side and pink on the other side. The yellow worked good on the two color decals. Raised the contrast so i could see through the tape better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
