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Vinyl Cutters

billburton

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billburton

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I am new to this and I want a machine that will make text and clipart for tshirts and also do sign vinyl for smaller projects I am looking at Roland Stika 15 Roland GX24 and Creation PCUT24 I would appreciate any input.

The Stika 15 is $745.00 SSK Sign

The GX24 is $1695.00 from signmaking equipment

The Creation PCUT is $695.00 form SSK Sign

Which machine would you buy and why ? Is the GX24 worth 2x as much money?

Do they work well with Corel Draw As they claim they do?

Thanks in advance

Erik Sine Master Engineer

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I've never heard of the other ones you've mentioned but I own two rolands and they work great, especially on the long run. I also have a 24" Panther from signwarehouse which I'm very happy with. Corel will work great as well with doing signs and graphics. Personally I use FlexiSign Pro but Corel is great. Just remember you will get what you pay for. Hope that helps

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Lance Apprentice

Lance

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Which ever machine you decide on must be supported by a team of people who are interested enough and able to keep you operating.

If something goes wrong for any reason I would like to know the problem can be fixed quickly and locally.

Research !

Do lots of it. Most people here and on other forums have done exactly that before spending any $ on a machine.

I found when looking around that any warranty hassles with the Creation would require the machine to be sent to the factory for work. IN CHINA, at my transport expence. I don't think so. This applies to Australia and may not be the case where you are. But find out before you pay the money.

I ended up with a used PNC1000 and love it to death. I hope to upgrade after Xmas to a GX24. Why ? - features, Corel, easy to use, Corel, reputation, Corel, support, Corel, value for $, Corel, local distributor, Corel.

My only decision is what software do I use with it.

Decisions, decisions, ..... always decisions.

Best

Lance

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VSP Raleigh Apprentice

VSP Raleigh

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Which ever machine you decide on must be supported by a team of people who are interested enough and able to keep you operating.

Which in my experience rules out SignWarehouse.

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Kevco

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I just bought Creation CT-635 it seem s to be a decent cutter (the blade that comes with it sucks) I did a run of 300 4" X 4" decals for my little boy's school last week. I bought mine brand new off E-bay for $557 shipped to my door. At that price you can't go wrong: but still rember you get what you pay for. I bought mine to get past the first of the year when I plan on Buying a Roland or a Graphtec. I do not think this cutter would surrive in a full on busy sign shop, but for a small shop who is just getting started it is a viaable choice. Hope this helps. Don't buy the Stika even though it's made by Roland it's not veery good. It's bigest downfall is it dosen't have a force adj. which you'll need with the various materials you want to cut.

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