xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted August 30, 2010 Hi guys! 23 year old dude, like long walks on th... Wait.. wrong forum.. Basically looking to get into making some vinyl graphics/signs on the side... Have had an itch to buy a vinyl cutter ever since I've paid for window vinyls for my personal website me and a buddy run... Background w/ experience: I was in a 2 year program for my high school my junior/senior year back in 03-05 of high school for graphic design... Late 2004 I got a job for a local "FastSigns", and was the lead graphic designer there for about a year. We used a Roland cutter, and our own design program back then. Fast forward to now, I just do light web design for my site and edit graphics and into photography, mostly automotive as I am an advid gearhead. My buddy is starting his own fabrication and powdercoating business and I am on the fence about going in with him doing vinyl decals, and using it for other things. I am thinking we could put his logo on the back of items he powdercoats, and also use it with his sand blaster w/ the media for it to make some cool stuff for car show clubs/plaques and so forth. So what I am looking for is a cutter that would be great for vinyl cutting, and being able to cut through the sandblast vinyl stuff (not sure official name for that). I am looking at US Cutter's USCutter EcoCut Vinyl Cutter in 24" or USCutter MH-series Vinyl Cutter in 25"..... Would either of these be suitable? This is just going to be for for light stuff, as I am doing this on the side for a hobby. Although I would love for it to get big, but would like to see a profit first. Figured I could wrap my four wheeler and stuff too for fun/practice. Give me some help here people!! haha.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 30, 2010 Welcome and look seriously at the p-cut for a starter machine, copam would be even better but pricier. after you make the money with them move up to the Graphtec. this is the route I took, make my money with one to buy the next better machine. by that time you are sure you are going to keep going and not be bored with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted August 31, 2010 Hello and welcome from wild wonderful West Virginia Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted August 31, 2010 Welcome and look seriously at the p-cut for a starter machine, copam would be even better but pricier. after you make the money with them move up to the Graphtec. this is the route I took, make my money with one to buy the next better machine. by that time you are sure you are going to keep going and not be bored with it What is the P-Cut machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted August 31, 2010 Creation P-cut http://www.uscutter.com/Creation-PCUT-Vinyl-Cutter_p_74.html Copam http://www.uscutter.com/Copam-CP-Series-Vinyl-Cutter--Professional-model-w-2-year-Warranty_p_28.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted August 31, 2010 Creation P-cut http://www.uscutter.com/Creation-PCUT-Vinyl-Cutter_p_74.html Copam http://www.uscutter.com/Copam-CP-Series-Vinyl-Cutter--Professional-model-w-2-year-Warranty_p_28.html ahh.. really dont wanna spend that much since I'll need vinyl and such too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 31, 2010 Use the search and do research on whatever cutter you are deciding on as this piece of machinery will be with you for some time and the more expensive ones work better right out of the box. it just comes down to how much time you are willing to spend setting it up right and making many many adjustments to get the cut you want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
screenprintr 319 Posted September 3, 2010 Hello Joey. Welcome. I have a friend that owns a Powder Coating business in California. I think it's Hytech or something like that. Another way to find your answer since it's related to Powder Coating is to call some Powder Coating businesses or look for a powder coating forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted September 7, 2010 Hello Joey. Welcome. I have a friend that owns a Powder Coating business in California. I think it's Hytech or something like that. Another way to find your answer since it's related to Powder Coating is to call some Powder Coating businesses or look for a powder coating forum. Tech, this doesnt have anything to do with the PC side, just noting I may use it for masking his stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted September 15, 2010 FedEx is delivering today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beeseen 0 Posted October 12, 2010 Joey, What did you decide to go with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted October 12, 2010 MH721, which I love. I've already made half of my initial investment back in just 4 weeks. About the same amount went back into buying new vinyls, tools and so forth... Got some jobs lined up which will pay it off with materials I have in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 13, 2010 Don't forget to put a little aside for an upgraded cutter later on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted October 13, 2010 Don't forget to put a little aside for an upgraded cutter later on I will reinvest profits when I pay it off of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 13, 2010 Thought I read you had paid it off already in 4 weeks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xJoey Dubsx 42 Posted October 13, 2010 Thought I read you had paid it off already in 4 weeks? I've already made half of my initial investment back in just 4 weeks. You read wrong.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 14, 2010 oops, my bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devildog 0 Posted October 16, 2010 Glad to hear you are earning well from your cutter! Can't wait to see some of your stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
