Guest fivestar Posted March 23, 2009 Well friends it's time for me to move on. Move on to a Graphtec ce5000-60 that is. :thumbsup: My refines are great machines, but I felt it was time to take my business to the next level so I just purchased the Graphtec ce5000-60 I'm so pumped about getting this unit as I have heard nothing but excellent things about it. I am going to be needing to contour cut some things in the near future and thought now was the perfect time for me to "take the leap" and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. Of course I bought it from US Cutter, where else would someone even check. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted March 23, 2009 Ahh, finally took the jump at one, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 23, 2009 Yup procrastinated (sp) long enough. Actually isn't Graphtec running a special right now? Get an extra year warranty on the CE series for free. I seen that at their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted March 23, 2009 can I have your old one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 23, 2009 Oh I'm not getting rid of my Refine's they will just be backups/road show machines. One of them isn't cutting the best in the world right now though, so I got it "off to the side" until things slow down and I can take it apart. My other Refine still cuts great, just I knew it was time for me to purchase a machine that would contour cut fairly easy and the graphtec ce5000 was my choice. I "almost" went with the fc7000 series. But couldn't justify the extra $$$$$ to myself for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budsoda 3 Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations! you will love it ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations! Welcome to the club. Having the ability to contour cut and weed JPSS like vinyl is really nice. What are you planning on needing the contour cutting for? If you are doing any JPSS stuff, get the 11x17 paper so you'll have plenty of room for your registration marks. I can usually put at least two graphics on a page and sometimes more, but having the larger pages really helps cut down on time and problems because you'll need about .5" outside the registration marks and about an inch or more on the bottom of the page to get those marks reading consistently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted March 24, 2009 ohhhh Five! you lucky dog! I want one too...lol. Let us know how it works for you with pictures please!!! I'm jealous! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations! Welcome to the club. Having the ability to contour cut and weed JPSS like vinyl is really nice. What are you planning on needing the contour cutting for? If you are doing any JPSS stuff, get the 11x17 paper so you'll have plenty of room for your registration marks. I can usually put at least two graphics on a page and sometimes more, but having the larger pages really helps cut down on time and problems because you'll need about .5" outside the registration marks and about an inch or more on the bottom of the page to get those marks reading consistently. That's exactly why I am needing contour cutting. Thanks for the tip on paper size. ohhhh Five! you lucky dog! I want one too...lol. Let us know how it works for you with pictures please!!! I'm jealous! Renee Oh don't worry there will be pics and a "review". I'm like a kid waiting on Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted March 24, 2009 Congrats on the purchase, David. Can't wait to read your write-up on the machine... it may force me to upgrade as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted March 24, 2009 ( 5 , take you temp before & after reading this ) 5 , 5 , 5 ..... You know snob forbid you to buy a Graphtec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 24, 2009 Rodger you crack me up. I'm so stoked about getting this new machine that I don't even think knobjob could bring me down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted March 24, 2009 Congratulations! Welcome to the club. Having the ability to contour cut and weed JPSS like vinyl is really nice. What are you planning on needing the contour cutting for? If you are doing any JPSS stuff, get the 11x17 paper so you'll have plenty of room for your registration marks. I can usually put at least two graphics on a page and sometimes more, but having the larger pages really helps cut down on time and problems because you'll need about .5" outside the registration marks and about an inch or more on the bottom of the page to get those marks reading consistently. That's exactly why I am needing contour cutting. Thanks for the tip on paper size. Well, we already know you prefer big! I'd never probably have thought of using the full sheets to cut down on waste if you hadn't already shown me the way with Multicut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted March 24, 2009 Difference between the ce5000 and fc7000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted March 24, 2009 Congradulations on the new cutter 5 ! snob was never smart enough to really get you angry , just enough to make it fun blasting him & you did a FINE job at that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 24, 2009 Difference between the ce5000 and fc7000? I don't know all the differences, but the fc7000 has gauranteed tracking of 50 ft. more speed and force, a longer warranty and a nice recieving basket. I'm sure there are other differences, but right now it looks like if you buy a ce5000 or fc8000 between now and April 30th you recieve additional 1yr warranty and possible $100.00 or $200.00 gift certificate to use from GraphTec's online accessory store. http://www.graphtecamerica.com/2009-EndUser-Promo.html Not 100% sure on this though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted March 24, 2009 Geez Five, you just HAD to title it that way didn't ya? Enough to scare some people. But after reading it, I'm glad to hear it's just you decided to upgrade your cutter!! CONGRATS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted March 24, 2009 damn, u know i am hating on u right now. lmao! good for u five. man, that's really gonna help u and me step up our game friend. hehe. one day i will grow up to be just like u. CONGRATULATIONS! i can't wait for u to get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted March 24, 2009 Congrats on the new purchase five! One of these days (if the economy improves a bit), I will be joining you on getting a Graphtec to add to my current setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted March 24, 2009 I can't wait for you to get it so I can ask you questions about how to operate mine better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted March 24, 2009 I can't wait for you to get it so I can ask you questions about how to operate mine better. Just start hitting buttons until something happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowone 3 Posted March 24, 2009 Congrats on the new cutter five. I was just looking at those last night (only looking for now since I need to wait to upgrade). A sign catalog I was looking in wanted the MSRP which is $500 more then UScutter . Looks like an awesome machine though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted March 24, 2009 FC's have more downforce than the CE's, and the FC stands have a catch basket, whereas the CE stands do not. FC's cost alot more too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fbomb 0 Posted March 24, 2009 good for you 5! Enjoy it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gracewriter Posted March 25, 2009 Geez Five, you just HAD to title it that way didn't ya? Enough to scare some people. But after reading it, I'm glad to hear it's just you decided to upgrade your cutter!! CONGRATS! Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
