Vinyl plotter cutter??

[UKBusinessLive]

Hi Guys

I was just thinking of an idea, At work, we need to get some custom signage made, and rather than spending ???'s on a load of custom made signs, i think i may invest in my own vinyl plotter cutter.

You know the ones that cut Vinyl to make signs etc, Not only would i be able to create all the custom signs myself but i'll be able to off the service to others for a price.



Does anyone here have any experiance in this line of work?? and can anyone offer any advice or warn about any possible unseen expenses etc

Thanks

[tipoboy]

i used to do a wee bit of this, mostly the application after the plotter did its work, but it was mostly for car graphics.

My advice would be to get a good cutter as the cheaper ones are a bit pants IMO.

I can get more info about programs etc if you need just let me know

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by tipoboy

i used to do a wee bit of this, mostly the application after the plotter did its work, but it was mostly for car graphics.

My advice would be to get a good cutter as the cheaper ones are a bit pants IMO.

I can get more info about programs etc if you need just let me know

Thanks buddy, My budget is about ?500 at the mo, can you recommend any decent makes, i saw loads on ebay, but not sure of the difference between a decent one and a donkey

Its just an idea i thought would be a bit of fun to learn, Its better and cheaper if i managed to make my own as opposed to buying.

What sort of width would be standard, Tipo, as they do come in all shapes and sizes, i guess buy the widest i can afford is a good idea, at least that way, i won't have to upgrade later.

[tipoboy]

i'll email my buddy about makes models sizes etc will send you a pm when he gets back to me mate

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by tipoboy

i'll email my buddy about makes models sizes etc will send you a pm when he gets back to me mate

Thanks, Don't forget about what types of software i'll need too

Cheers again

[tipoboy]

no probs mate will do

[TimberFloorAu]

I have been toying with getting one of these for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-PRO-REFIN...3%3A1|294%3A50

Ste

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

I have been toying with getting one of these for a while.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-PRO-REFIN...3%3A1|294%3A50

Ste

Theres quite a few on ebay steve, Most direct from China or USA which is no good to me, I need UK based seller with warranty, That one looks pretty decent mate.

let me know if you get one

Tonight i had a call from an electrician friend who's collecting his new van next week, he's keen to get it sign written, which brings me to another question

You know those, "Print your Own T Shirts" sites on the net, where you get a blank t shirt and you can add your own logo etc online, is there one with different vans etc, so people will be able to design their own "Van" and i'll produce what they have???

Just an idea

Thanks for all the info so far :up:

[TimberFloorAu]

There lies the million dollar question mate.

You could try http://truecolor.allayers.com/

[UKBusinessLive]

Originally Posted by TimberFloorAu

There lies the million dollar question mate.

You could try http://truecolor.allayers.com/

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