busterbay 326 Posted August 5, 2013 We are looking at buying an SC, do any of you have one ? How reliable is it ? How detailed can it cut ? Our use would be hobby / craft sales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 5, 2013 more detailed and reliable than an MH and not as much as a graphtec or roland use the search box and look up this model for comments from owners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks darkotagrafx that didn't pull any results. Maybe I did something wrong ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 5, 2013 make sure the box in the search says forum and not this topic = you will find a lot on the sc cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 5, 2013 make sure the box in the search says forum and not this topic = you will find a lot on the sc cutter Yeah that really didn't help it pulled up USCutter MH etc..... I looked at about 25 posts and none of them had info about the SC models What I would like to know is the SC worth the extra $100 and will it cut fine detail or is it limited to 2" and larger letters? Is it accurate ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 5, 2013 any cutter should get you down to 1" or less in accuracy - you might end up with little uncut tabs on any of the value cutters - taking your time to set it up right should minimize that. I definately would go sc over mh anyday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 Thanks dakotagrafx. This is a start to get our feet wet, if it pans out I would buy a better unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 6, 2013 That is what most of us did - I started with a p-cut and moved up in a few months - just put a little back from each job - you will love it when you do get to move up life is so much easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 6, 2013 From what I've been reading on here the SC is a competent budget machine for starting out. I've owned 6 cutters know and the only one I was ever really unhappy with was the MH series. All the rest have some quirks but nothing that can't be overcome with experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted August 6, 2013 I have the SC and it is a great starter for anyone on a budget. I will say that after 3months I am drooling for a Graphtec as I want more fine detail. I have more then made my investment back on my SC tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted August 6, 2013 Buster bay i jusy bought the 24" SC cutter about a month ago. So far so good. It is easy to setup and operate. It has a little noise to it but not to bad. For the money i spent i could not go wrong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 6, 2013 I have the SC and it is a great starter for anyone on a budget. I will say that after 3months I am drooling for a Graphtec as I want more fine detail. I have more then made my investment back on my SC tho. there is a killer deal on a graphtec ce3000-60 on ebay right now - the market has plumetted on good used cutters this year - the market is just over saturated - not sure why they are going so low for the high end cutters. on the other hand there are ones like this everyday on cl LOL snort snort http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiki-34-LCD-Sign-Sticker-Vinyl-Cutter-Plotter-Vectors-Hp-DV6-Laptop-Tablet-/221263923283?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33845b8853 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHIT72 36 Posted August 6, 2013 I have the SC, love it I am cutting 1/4 letters without issue. Once you get it dialed in, you'll be happy with the results. I bought the 34 but haven't cut anything bigger then 12 in, so I can't speak on tracking. It's a good machine I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 I have the SC, love it I am cutting 1/4 letters without issue. Once you get it dialed in, you'll be happy with the results.I bought the 34 but haven't cut anything bigger then 12 in, so I can't speak on tracking. It's a good machine I like it. Do you have any pics of items you have cut ? I am looking at the 25" myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted August 6, 2013 I have an SC and its well capable of cutting some small stuff. Its paid itself off a few times 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 I have an SC and its well capable of cutting some small stuff. Its paid itself off a few times Nice Monkey !That's what I was looking for, I think that post may have sold me on the SC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 6, 2013 Nice Monkey !That's what I was looking for, I think that post may have sold me on the SC. get it with the flexi starter option so you have the ability to add to the overcut - this will eliminage the hanging tags like so many have had - overcut in flexi starter lets you tell the machine to go just a little bit further to cut those areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 get it with the flexi starter option so you have the ability to add to the overcut - this will eliminage the hanging tags like so many have had - overcut in flexi starter lets you tell the machine to go just a little bit further to cut those areas I don't see that option on the website. http://www.uscutter.com/USCutter-SC-Series-Vinyl-Cutter-w-Sure-Cuts-A-Lot-Pro-Design-Cut-Software maybe I am over looking it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted August 6, 2013 I don't see that option on the website. http://www.uscutter.com/USCutter-SC-Series-Vinyl-Cutter-w-Sure-Cuts-A-Lot-Pro-Design-Cut-Software maybe I am over looking it ? you are correct - and looking around tonight I am not finding it for the 150 or less it was selling for just a few weeks ago - not good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted August 6, 2013 I picked up a new FlexiStarter 10 for $41 shipped from the big auction site. Just have to keep an eye out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 So the graphic you cut couldn't be done "Sure Cuts A Lot Pro" that's shipped with the unit ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 I have Corel Draw / Paint so would I need Flexi Starter ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted August 6, 2013 What version of corel draw? There is a plugin for the newer corel draw's to go straight to scalp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkey 252 Posted August 6, 2013 So the graphic you cut couldn't be done "Sure Cuts A Lot Pro" that's shipped with the unit ? That one was cut from SCALP. I recently picked up FlexiStarter 10. SCALP doesnt like a lot of files and refuses to open them. I also Use CorelDraw x6 and the plugin Jay is referring to works really well for most images Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
busterbay 326 Posted August 6, 2013 I have Corel Paint 4x installed and I have draw 6x but I haven't installed it I am waiting to get a new laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
