Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Hello I am in the market for a vinyl cutter as i am getting tired of paying for them and waiting for them to be made at shops. What i will mostly be cutting are thing shown in the pictures below. This is the logo for my online magazine (i will be doing multiple color stuff) Stuff similer to this on my rear windows But also things like this (Company logos already made) I understand that the plotters cut from vector images and thats fine as i have Adobe CS4 and am already familier with vector jpeg bmp etc. Im looking at getting a 24inch one. My question is, Do you think the Creation PCUT good enough to suite my simple needs or can i even get away with the US Cutter MH Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Also i wont be cutting a lot. Just for me and the members of my magazine and car club. Probably a few vinyls a month if that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 no one is gonna help me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted March 27, 2009 any cutter that us cutter sells will work for u. what's ur budget? that's the ? but at least get a 24 inch . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 about 200 to 250. Im watching a couple bids on ebay right now i might be able to get one for a really good deal. most of them on ebay are the Pcut which is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted March 27, 2009 I have the pcut and love it, i have never had a problem with it, easy to use, and cuts just fine. Do not assume you will not cut too much though, this is very addicting, fun and pretty soon you will have a vinyl biz...lol Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted March 27, 2009 yea, i agree with creative, once u start u cannot and will not stop. when the folks find out u got a cutter, then it's gonna be on from there. good luck, i have the p cut also, and love mine too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted March 27, 2009 Keep in mind that your budget is probably going to need to include quite a few things besides the cutter. Not trying to talk you out of it, but if you really only need a few decals from time to time, then you might be looking at more like $500+ or even a lot more to get everything setup and quite a bit of time on your part. I don't think you'll regret your choice to do it, but if its about the money and turnaround time then just find somewhere better to have them made. I'd recommend these forums actually. I bet you'd be surprised what good prices and turn around times you'd get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 why would it be 500. The assuming i get the plotter for $250 + vinyl It comes with the software + i have software I dont see what else i would need besides replacement blades from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted March 27, 2009 I just got my new cutter a few weeks ago. SO I can tell you from experience what it's gonna take. Now I am looking at doing more than just a few decals. It's a sideline money maker in addition to my regular job. Ok, that said here's a list of items your going to want to pick up just to do your basic decals Cutter ( of course) Selection of vinyl in the colors you want. If you putting them on cars and want them to last. at least get Oracal 651 1 roll of 24"W x 10yds is around $25 -- that's per color -- don't waste your time with the really cheap vinyl - you'll regret it. Squeegees pack of 5 around $4 X'acto knife and some blades. $10 Plastic scraper (you are going to want these. cause your gonna be placing a decal and either get it stuck in the wrong place and can't remove it or get it completely on a see you got it crooked.) $4 Application tape depending on the size of decals you plan on making. from $9 to $76 a roll depending on width. Various masking tapes for all kinds of stuff. $10 Uscutter machines comes with 3 45 deg blades, but you will want to get a pack of 60 deg blades if your doing much small detail. (which from your pics you will be)$12 Weeding tools. the Xacto is good for some things but you will want more. Liek a set of O-ring picks $10 and a "GOOD" pair of tweezers, not your average I got a splinter pair, i am talking the ones you find in the aisles at the hardware store that has all the little gadgets the engineers carry around in their pockets, These are very sharp pointed and work great, just don't drop them on concrete or you get to buy a new pair. $8 If you don't already have it a good light over your work area. You can't weed it if you can't see it. $15 Look on the back of your computer, if you don't have a serial port (many of the new computers don't you will need a serial to USB adapter cable) These machines will run on USB but your asking for troubles. $35 Ok I think that about covers it. One note for you, if you order all the stuff from UScutter here, machines materials etc. Its still only $9.99 shipping on the entire order. PS. I did forget one thing. Business cards....cause your gonna get your cutter and your gonna tell a buddy you got it, he's gonna show someone your neat new decal of a Little boy Peeing on the Ford emblem and they are all gonna want one too. And you might give away the first few but then you realize that's costing you money, and you start charging a couple bucks, then you realize they will pay more and raise your prices, and then they want bigger a better graphics and more complicated and before you know it your sitting in your basement designing and cutting vinyl every night from the time you get of work until 2 hours past when you normally go to bed, and enjoying the crap out of it. At that point you'll want to print up your business cards with your newly designed graphics logo. Cause now your in the sign business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks. I already have a lot of that stuff. The only thing i can see i will need is the Vinyl and application tape. And maybe some of thoes 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FBRsportmod68 109 Posted March 27, 2009 to answer your original question, the MH series will work just fine for what you wanna do....i have MH721 and it does everything i want it to big or small Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted March 27, 2009 Yes, for your budget- go with the USCutter MH721 or the Creation PCut CT630 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krolla 0 Posted March 30, 2009 YAY i just bought the Pcut on ebay for a really good price!!!!!! i cant wait to get it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cre8tiveCutter 7 Posted March 31, 2009 Congrats Krolla, your going to love it!! let us know how it goes! Renee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
