Helmet_S 1 Posted December 21, 2012 I am another newbie. I have been doing a ton of research and I am getting close to making a purchase and jumping in. Any advice and tips would always be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted December 21, 2012 Welcome from Indiana My advice, Read, Read and Read,, Most any question has been asked and answered a ton of times here. Practice, practice and learn your software and cutter before taking orders. Learn how to vector images before taking orders. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piscespokerbrat 80 Posted December 21, 2012 My advice, stay far far far away. Run while you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted December 21, 2012 Welcome. A cutter makes a wonderful Christmas present (for yourself!) Here is my best advice -- take a moment and determine if a CD graphics collection would be suitable for you to own: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALL-ART-MEGA-VAULT-CLIP-ART-FOR-VINYL-SIGN-CUTTER-ALL-8-HUGE-COLLECTIONS-/221168856158 or even this one -- http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vector-Art-Mega-Collection-v2-Vinyl-Cutting-Clipart-/300552406662 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted December 21, 2012 Hello and welcome like Skeeter said read ,research and read somemore I would also add learn the operation of your machine before you even turn it on most have downloadable manuals so you can familiarize yourself with it operation before it arrives . And be very patient and if something don't work right try again .one more important thing make sure you adjust your blade properly to avoid damage to your machine that also has been posted on here . Good luck with your new venture . Dan 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue2 920 Posted December 22, 2012 Welcome...like the above said...practice, practice, practice , read, read, read... and don't take orders before you can do a job you can be proud of. Sue2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted December 22, 2012 Hello and Welcome from Florida Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted December 22, 2012 Yeah, what they said. ^^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmet_S 1 Posted December 28, 2012 Thank you for the warm welcome.I have been reading and reading for a while now. I am ready to make the jump. Looking at the Graphtec CE-5000 24" and also adding a press for shirts and such.Any advice on extras or a press. I wanted to stay around the $2000 mark but am thinking that is going out the window and I will be closer to $3000. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted December 29, 2012 A fine choice on your plotter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites