Oracal 651 Question

[bradsc1954 7]

I have a roll of black 651. It isn't cutting or weeding easily. Plus when I do try to weed it. The vinyl is stiff and sounds like aluminum foil as you take it up. I am not sure how old the roll as it was given to me. Is this a sign that it is to old to use?

 

Thanks

Brad

[jaybyrd 3,770]

From what you describe I would be concerned about using it. For the cost of 651 it really isn't worth the gamble IMO.

[egobuster1 9]

i would say its old, i use oracal 651 for everything i make and its very easy to work with and has a bit of elastic to it when pulling on it.

[Jay2703 704]

May need to cut a little deeper. Sounds like it may not be cutting all the way through.

[bradsc1954 7]

Thanks for the responses guys. I am leaning towards the roll being bad. I tried re-cutting with higher blade pressure and the results weren't much different. So I am going to pitch the roll. At least it didn't cost me anything other than time and a little frustration. And a lesson learned.

 

Brad

[BCOJdecals 39]

Definitely an old roll...had the same thing happen with a roll of 631 Gentian Blue.  Chuck it...you'll find it's very difficult to lift the backing off as well once you have transfer tape on it.

[Rodger 527]

How it was stored probably had more effect than it's age imo ( too hot and dry ) . I still have some 651 I bought right after buying my 1rst cutter 6 years ago . I use it for my personal projects with no trouble . I have a couple rolls that got flooded about 1' high amd cuts/weeds good . Like what was said , not enough money to worry about and easily tossed out . I would not use anything I think inferior for a customer , but I don't like to waste anything .

[egobuster1 9]

yeah thats true it could of been stored in a garage or something and that'll do more harm then its actual age.