Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 18, 2013 I've been working with a local golf cart dealer to come up with an eagle emblem for the side of his golf carts. He wants them about 4-5" cut out of reflective vinyl I sent him a few ideas and he really seemed to like this one. I was gearing up to get ready to cut them, when I talked to him again and he said one of his employees didn't think it even looked like an eagle and could I come up with something better. I've been looking around a ton. Even for paid ones. But everything I see just seems too detailed for the size he wants. Some of them would be great if he was looking for an 8-10" decal. I'm at a lose of what to do. I'd like to get his business but I don't know how...... Do I tell him I can't do it? Has anyone seen a better eagle head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 How big a rush are you in? I may have 1 at the store that'll work but it won't be until morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 18, 2013 How big a rush are you in? I may have 1 at the store that'll work but it won't be until morning No rush considering I'm not even sure what to do..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 When you say too detailed just to give an idea what to look for what kind of cutter and/or size are you capable of? I know some things don't play well with certain machines so if i know where to start I probably have something floating around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted October 18, 2013 how about this one 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 18, 2013 I'm using an MH-871. I know it's no graphtec but I have to make money to be able to upgrade. To me, something like this would be too detailed for such a small size. A few more inches and it would look great because you'd be able to see the detail but at 4" I'm not sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 that would be close at 4" even with a Graphtec. Wasn't trying to pick on you just get an idea of what designs might work. I'll dig around in the morning and see what I've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 18, 2013 Oh I know you weren't picking on me. I appreciate you just offering to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 Some people have cutter envy or inferiority as the case may be. I've owned 6 cutters in about every quality level so I have an idea of what yours can do. We all start somewhere and it's taken me almost 6 years to get to that higher level, it doesn't happen overnight. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted October 18, 2013 His employee is an idiot. That is a fine example of an eagle. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 His employee is an idiot. That is a fine example of an eagle. Agreed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted October 18, 2013 I too like the Eagle!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenwind / One Off Grafx 187 Posted October 18, 2013 His employee is an idiot. That is a fine example of an eagle. second that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coaster36 327 Posted October 18, 2013 I too agree that looks like an eagle. Cut him one and let him throw it on a golf cart. Maybe theyll change their mind? Sounds like it might be a good customer, one freebie wont kill you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 18, 2013 I've gave a lot of 1 freebie's to customers and .. now they come to only me for work for years.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 18, 2013 I like the top one myself but I dug these up for you. eagle.eps eagle.svg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 18, 2013 I don't know what is considered too 'detailed' but this one should work OK at 10" -- eagle.EPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcrat 65 Posted October 18, 2013 yea its a good one, at 4 -5 inch's, you aren't gonna get much detail into that small of a space. a 4 inch square, ya dont have hardly any vinyl to work with. Tell him to like it or leave it lol. that would look good on a Golf Cart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted October 19, 2013 This is about 3" slight mod to the original some of the detail removed, but not much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 19, 2013 Thank you everyone for your help. I sat down with the own and had alittle talk. I told him basically what we discussed here and now we're back with the original Eagle. He's definitely a difficult person to work with. I'm just hoping something comes out of all this. I'm tired of constantly spending money. I need to start making some money soon. Again...... Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willmac1.wm 6 Posted November 3, 2013 You also said you will be making these with reflective. Doing something with any detail at 4 or 5 inches will be an impossible nightmare. I work with mostly engineer grade reflective and I have worked a little with 3M's printable wrapping reflective that seems to cut better cut it tends to stretch and rip very easy. Maybe some one who has used a lot of reflective can help you chose an easy weed application. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted November 3, 2013 I have cut extremely detailed designs at very small sizes with oracal reflective. I can't remember if it was 5500 or 5300 though. With a properly set up 60' blade it cut like butter and weeded flawlessly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted November 3, 2013 So small detailed images is harder due to the vinyl and not the cutter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted November 3, 2013 So small detailed images is harder due to the vinyl and not the cutter? can be both. If you look at the thread we posted for our Graphtecs for Bossman,, who is using a SC cutter, you can see differences in a pro cutter and a value cutter. We showed that comparasion, As well as experience of the operator, is also a factor. This thread. http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/42357-lease-vs-purchase/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
