THEJTINS 29 Posted January 10, 2014 This may have already been around before my time, but if you more experienced guys could give equipment and tool advice to someone just getting started in the business what are some of the things that from your experience you'd say were must have tools or equipment? The things that you wish you'd known about when you got your start. that invaluable tool, your go to "thing". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted January 10, 2014 It's got to be the razor knife, for me.... had one in my hand for 30 years. Started with the single edge blades and holder but when the snap blade & holders came out, immeadiately took to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted January 10, 2014 http://www.uscutter.com/Self-Healing-Cutting-Mathttp://www.uscutter.com/Big-Foot-Safety-Ruler http://www.uscutter.com/OLFA-45mm-Deluxe-Ergonomic-Rotary-Cutter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,451 Posted January 10, 2014 Weeding tool. App-tape dispenser/holder. T-Square. 24" x 18" Coroplast blanks and stakes (yard signs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDN 95 Posted January 10, 2014 Band aids to go with the razors 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 10, 2014 Olfa break away knifes like in the pic above. I have that 1 and a couple with thicker rubber-like handles plus a bigger 1 for cutting coro. Oh yeah add a Coroclaw to the list. I'd be lost without that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
security802 686 Posted January 10, 2014 Olfa break away knifes like in the pic above. I have that 1 and a couple with thicker rubber-like handles plus a bigger 1 for cutting coro. Oh yeah add a Coroclaw to the list. I'd be lost without that. You got a link to one jay. I am in need of one. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted January 10, 2014 Olfa http://www.uscutter.com/OLFA-Stainless-Steel-Slide-Lock-Graphics-Knife or http://www.grimco.com/Products.aspx?cid=4000&pid=13524 coro claw http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORO-CLAW-CORRUGATED-PLASTIC-FLUTE-KNIFE-CUTTER-COROCLAW-CORO-CLAW-/201016705077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ecd878035 or http://www.signwarehouse.com/TT-CUTT-p-HT-CORO-CLAW4.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady_VI 45 Posted January 10, 2014 Patience!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted January 10, 2014 Patience!!!!!! To which I would add perseverance and acceptance that you're going to waste some materials in the learning process and to not curse every $ that goes in the waste bin. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted January 10, 2014 Here ya go http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/42032-creative-tools-of-the-trade/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted January 10, 2014 A job to support your self while you get going with sales....lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted January 10, 2014 I use these all the time. rotary cutter big foot ruler I guess I use these two tools more than any that I've got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
