Difference between revisions of "Vinyl Cutter"

Revision as of 09:38, 1 November 2012

Overview

Right Now this is just a fundraising page for buying a vinyl cutter for the shop. List your contribution and if you know of a good vinyl cutter, add it for consideration!

Contributors

1. Omegix, $50
2. Ramgarden, $50
3. TylerCrumpton, $50 (for the MH-871)
4. Enabrintain, 1/4 X, where X is the price of the cutter. Limit $150
5. DanNeilson, $20
6. Cash, TBD
7. Barbara, TBD
8. CrashCart, $25

Totals $145 + $50(iff 871) + $75(at$300cutter) = $270 for the MH-871 + TBD?

Suggested Vinyl Cutters

(for my personal interests, I would like one that cuts cardstock as well. most do.)

• http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000W5I9OC/?tag=pollystore-20
  • Says no computer required, but does that mean no computer can be used?
    • I think these "cartridge based" cutters are entry level for crafters and do no allow custom designs
• http://www.amazon.com/Sign-Warehouse-Express%C2%AE-Apprentice-Software/dp/B003U0WWW6/ref=sr_1_4?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1350353781&sr=1-4&keywords=vinyl+cutter
  • This one looks like it may take custom designs
• http://www.amazon.com/Silhouette-Electronic-Cutter-Deluxe-Bundle/dp/B007PJZQAS/ref=sr_1_14?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1350353781&sr=1-14&keywords=vinyl+cutter
  • This product uses Silhoutte Studio for its software: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGI1MtcwrVQ&feature=relmfu
• Memphis Makers uses this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-34-Vinyl-Cutter-Cutting-Plotter-USCutter-w-USB-/270832432810?forcev4exp=true&forceRpt=true
  • Unknown if it can cut cardstock. Windows only.

Interesting links

• using a vinyl cutter to make pcbs
• more sexy pbc links