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Die-Cut Sticker maker,

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L4DD
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I am wanting to buy a die-cut sticker maker but idk what one to buy, if someone has one and likes it tell me about it. I want advice on what to get,
May 23 2011 12:59AM
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Just_Send_It
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toadsgraphics is amazing hit him up!!!!
May 23 2011 1:01AM
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[evan]
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*I want to make Jiberish stickers and sell them on NS. HOA DONE I DONE TI?
May 23 2011 1:04AM
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Blindsurfer
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kinda want one too, but where do i get one and how the fuck do they work?
May 23 2011 1:07AM
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SeanTom
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May 23 2011 1:19AM
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L4DD
Posts: 167 - Karma: 11
No idea! Haha
May 23 2011 12:59PM
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RudyGarmisch
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For a cutter, at least $300, and vinyl isn't cheap. For the trouble and hassle of setting everything up, its easier to use someone who makes custom die cuts.
May 23 2011 1:10PM
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goodiepocket
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two of my close friends have vinyl plotters and another works at a sign shop. anyways, from my/their experience, if you really want to make quality stickers, do not buy a cheap plotter. they will be more hassle and $ than it's worth. Vinyl really isn't that expensive at all, so don't short on the plotter thinking you will be spending all your money on vinyl. just my 2 cents.

as for a recommendation, I would look at Roland Vinyl Plotters.
May 23 2011 2:26PM
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Parrish
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vinyl is cheap, its the cutter that costs the "big" $$$.
May 23 2011 3:18PM
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TVF.
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yo man me and a couple friends just got into the die cut making business for local skate/ski shops around town and we went through the same trouble. but after a bunch of research we decided on getting the GCC Expert 24.

As you can probably tell by the name its 24" wide, so size wise it'll make pretty much any sticker you want. also whats pretty sick is with a lot of cutters the software is wack, but with this you can just import any vectorized adobe illustrator .ai file and you're good to go. once you get the actual machine it just takes a little tweaking with pressure and blade length and you'll be cutting sick sticks in no time.

the only set back is that its a bit expensive, but like stickerman said i def wouldn't gimp on it. it runs about $450 pretty much anywhere you look. here's one on ebay, but i bet if you look around you could find something cheaper:

http://cgi.ebay.com/GCC-Ex-24-Vinyl-Cutter-Plotter-Sign-Cutting-Scrapbook-/280447772794

good luck man pm me if you have any more questions i'd be glad to help out
May 23 2011 3:29PM
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BIGben*
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Eheath not gona be happy!
May 23 2011 3:33PM
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Milksteak
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Someone who makes custom die cuts hit me up, I have some things I need stickered. O_o
May 23 2011 4:03PM
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Parrish
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This kid is legit. he does good work for good prices.

Recommended Highly.
May 23 2011 5:29PM
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dispatchQ_main
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i have one, you need a vector program. Corel draw or something similar. I dont use mine nearly as much as i thought.
May 23 2011 5:36PM
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L4DD
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Thanks Guys! Bump to all
May 23 2011 5:49PM
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Parrish
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Inkscape is you want a free vector program.

Works better then corel, the trace function is better.
May 23 2011 5:55PM
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[-mvee-]
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i have a 'personal' cutter (but i do customs for ppl too) and id have to say its alot harder than i thought. its easy to find good, 5 year vinyl for cheap its the cutter that custom some serious cash. not as easy as just clicking ''print'' as most people think.
May 23 2011 7:40PM
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norgeanders
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right here, dude this guy doesnt charge to much
https://newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/560809/page/3/
May 24 2011 12:41PM
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skodeo7
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my threads
May 24 2011 1:33PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Gerber Profile 408

You can make frickin wood projects on it too. Might be a bit overkill though.

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mmmmm z cut vacuum table, ten tool carousel, 5 foot by 7 foot cutting surface.

Seriously folks, I work with this bitch and a vacuum press, what should I construct???? I'm thinking longboard or skim board??

Wooden signs and plexiglass stencils are a breeze. Done quite a few stickers on it already.
May 24 2011 1:42PM
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[-mvee-]
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damn homie make a longboard that would be sick
May 24 2011 11:07PM
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Skittle.
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^this. I personally know him, great guy and really good. and if anyone needs some die cuts for really really cheap hit me up!
May 24 2011 11:10PM
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PASKIINGSUCKS
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Yeah I surf fish down the delaware beaches a lot during the summer. I've been wanting to make a skim board for a long time now.
May 25 2011 9:45AM
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EL_TIGRE
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i make stickers as well, PM me if you have any questions
May 25 2011 10:43AM
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Blamparek
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this is right, i have a $2000 and rolls of vinyl are about $30 and transfer tape gets a little expensive... dont buy a vinyl cutter just find someone to cut your stickers for you
May 25 2011 11:34AM
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