maximum security 0 Posted October 12, 2014 Hello I am a locksmith and have been in business for 25 years. A few years ago (when I was still married ) I bought my then wife a us cutter mh 721 so she could start a business of her own.... divorced now she is gone and I still have the machine. I decided to try and learn how to use it to make my own signs and advertising for my business. First she had taken the soft ware with her... I found Win pc sign on ebay... now I discover that the fuse holder cap is missing on my machine... but I will try to order a new cap and get started soon. I am excited to learn this new trade and to create the signs for my new service van soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-284 86 Posted October 12, 2014 You could always try signblazer software which is a little dated but is free and will work with your cutter. you can download from the us cutter web site. Donn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jburns 239 Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome! If you have the user manual, that should help start with connecting to your computer, and learning ,machine settings. But if you have the patience of a locksmith you will be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
101LEDs 100 Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome and you could buy a fuse holder local just for the cap here. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062230 99.5% all have the same threads. And to get you started on designs, http://all-silhouettes.com/free-vector-key-clipart/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dwp99 283 Posted October 12, 2014 Hello and Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 12, 2014 Hello and welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 12, 2014 Hello from Idaho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sal316 166 Posted October 12, 2014 Welcome from CT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slice&dice 2,450 Posted October 13, 2014 You'll have fun with the cutter. You can start with "Security Protection" signs (customized) for your clients. For example -- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted October 13, 2014 Welcome from Indiana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted October 13, 2014 Maximum, I consider myself an "amateur locksmith" which basically means I have a few of the tools and basically suck at it and have no formal training. At my day job I occasionally need access to some of my employers property or locked storage vans and often the keys are hard to locate so I went online and got a set of picks and spring tools and gleaned a little info from a friend of a friend kinda thing. Master locks are easy enough but some of the more complicated door locks are beyond my patience and skill level. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
98crewcab 21 Posted October 14, 2014 welcome....i too got started in this just to sticker up my truck and trailer (general contractor) but a month in to this, and I'm addicted.....I am afraid, my friend, that it will get you too.....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn's Design 403 Posted October 18, 2014 Welcome from Mississippi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CajunCustom 29 Posted October 23, 2014 Welcome From Louisiana , one ya get it figured out you will love it , im still a new guy and now when i get off work im doing stuff to do with vinyl cutting cant get enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted October 26, 2014 Welcome from MN! I also have a MH 721 in the closet now, but if you need any help just ask! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites