JohnnyTremendous. 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Hi everyone, I've been lurking for the last month while doing research on what cutter I was going to buy. I'm entirely new to vinyl cutting but not new to business or art. I've been running my own building maintenance company for a couple of years now and have been looking for a way to get into a more creative means of income that works for my lifestyle and appearance. I'm a 40 year old, 6' 1" tall, 240lb heavily tattooed biker kinda guy, so I'm limited a bit in the lines of work I can pursue. I've been in a few bands over the last 20 years and have designed graphics for t-shirts and other promotional material during that time. I ended up buying the Copam CP-2500 from US Cutter today. Originally I wanted the the 50" Procut, but due to the recent good reviews of the Copam and some discussions with my business partner (my wife), decided to go with quality over quantity. I'll be doing signs, banners, vehicle graphics, decor to start with and then a few other things that I need to work out the logistics of once I have the cutter. I'll let you all know how it goes. I'll document everything from the initial order through the set-up and beyond. This seems like a solid community from what I've seen. ---------------- Now playing: Atari Teenage Riot - Start the Riot via FoxyTunes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeCamaro 11 Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Johnny Congrats on your purchase! I wish you the best in your new venture. Im looking forward to see your work. It is good to have you here! Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted August 14, 2008 Welcome Johnny. We're not really a solid community, we're actually quite a bit unstable. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sciondrgn Posted August 14, 2008 Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted August 14, 2008 welcome from someone who knows how it is! 53 years old with hair well past my shoulders and a few tattoos myself. I've been told more than once that I look like a 'Biker' even though the only bike I've ever been on had a chain and pedals. It's nice NOT to be like everyone else. What do you play in the bands? I'm a dummer,sometimes Bass. Again,welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyTremendous. 0 Posted August 14, 2008 I've sung in a few bands, and my longest stint was 12 years as a keyboardist / back-up vocalist / occasional bass player. My wife is beginning a project at the moment that will eventually see me in the role of a percussionist / back-up vocalist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted August 14, 2008 Welcome Johnny. Wishing you the best with your new business. Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kenya Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Johnny..... welcome to the gang. You've come to the place best on the net for help & encouragement. Good luck with your new business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie_b CFXPaintworks 1 Posted August 14, 2008 Johnny T- WElcome~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kittycut 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Johnny, I'm only a day older or so in the forum than you which makes me a veteran to say you welcome I wish you luck in your project. Sure you will. PS: Nice to know there are some musicians!. I've been in bands too and lastely in classical chorus but I have no tatoos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Lewis 6 Posted August 16, 2008 hey there johnny, cori here. i am new to this site aswell. i also am heavily tattooed & dreads halfway down my back that plays bass. i totally understand where you are coming from..... i am artist by gift and have worked at a few print shops and sign shop. some silkscreening ex. i have been having probs with the setup and whatnot of my new cutter... nice to meet you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyTremendous. 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Thanks for the kind wishes and welcomes, everybody. Hope you get your issues resolved quickly, Cori. It seems like everyone gets the cutters to work eventually. I'm guessing there are a million settings and check and measures involved in getting the machine to operate predictably. I've done a bit of silkscreening as well. It's murder on the hands. Are you a BME member Cori? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ariti 2 Posted August 17, 2008 Hello Johnny, I'm also a newbie. Good luck with your new business. Ariti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Lewis 6 Posted August 18, 2008 not a member........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imarcnut 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Hey! Nice to see someone else from Alberta! sorry- no hair, tatt's (soon), bme (maybe) or musical talent (my axe looks better on the stand than in my hands..) great bunch here, always ready to help Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites