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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
assuming they exist?
Or is there a more economical way? TIA -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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... "Richard" Wrote in message: "jim" wrote in message o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? Erm reusable (say 10 times)plastic of some sort Well current need is A2 but I don't mind joining smaller A4s if that helps prices? Cheers For a one off project it would probably be much cheaper to get it done at a print shop. Generally just need to supply the design in their preferred format. |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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"jim" wrote in message ... "Richard" Wrote in message: "jim" wrote in message o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? Erm reusable (say 10 times)plastic of some sort Well current need is A2 but I don't mind joining smaller A4s if that helps prices? Cheers For a one off project it would probably be much cheaper to get it done at a print shop. Generally just need to supply the design in their preferred format. If you still want to own one, Google 'vinyl cutter'. I found this: http://www.itinstock.com/wide-format...FUyeGwodd60C9g http://preview.tinyurl.com/hmndtab Or, of course, you could build one: http://www.instructables.com/id/Prin...l-cutter-hack/ |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
On 16/04/2016 08:37, jim wrote:
assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA Check craft (paper craft/card making) stores Random example http://www.createandcraft.tv/scanncut Plenty of Youtube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdApSeFCeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjh64v7tPPk -- mailto: news {at} admac {dot] myzen {dot} co {dot} uk |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
"Richard" Wrote in message:
"jim" wrote in message o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? Erm reusable (say 10 times)plastic of some sort Well current need is A2 but I don't mind joining smaller A4s if that helps prices? Cheers -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA -- Get yourself a cheap ebay special laser engraver / cutter. I got a 60 watt one for about £1500 to do various decorations for my daughters wedding, and it has proved to be very useful. The build quality is not brilliant, and it took a bit of fettling but amazingly versatile Mine is like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60W-CO2-US...AOSwL7VWnHo b Andrew |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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On 16/04/2016 08:37, jim wrote: assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA Check craft (paper craft/card making) stores Random example http://www.createandcraft.tv/scanncut Plenty of Youtube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtdApSeFCeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vjh64v7tPPk Interesting thanks. Can't immediately see how I could "print" to it, as it appears standalone and uses built in shapes and a few fonts.... Cheers -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
"Richard" Wrote in message:
"jim" wrote in message ... "Richard" Wrote in message: "jim" wrote in message o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? Erm reusable (say 10 times)plastic of some sort Well current need is A2 but I don't mind joining smaller A4s if that helps prices? Cheers For a one off project it would probably be much cheaper to get it done at a print shop. Generally just need to supply the design in their preferred format. Mmm that's where I'm coming from - eBay offers an A2 mylar? for £35, just 9 of those plus materials and it would be a no brainer plus residual machine value.... Cheers -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
I don't think we spent £1500 on the whole wedding!
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I don't think we spent £1500 on the whole wedding! Indeed. One man's 'cheap' is another man's WTF!!?? |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
On 16/04/16 08:37, jim wrote:
assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA Laser cutter? from a few grand to a hundred grand -- "Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows of my apartment. (I live on the twenty-first floor.) " Alan Sokal |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
On 16/04/16 09:34, jim wrote:
"Richard" Wrote in message: "jim" wrote in message o.uk... assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA In what material and how big? Erm reusable (say 10 times) plastic of some sort Well current need is A2 but I don't mind joining smaller A4s if that helps prices? get then laser cut by a firm that does such. Not worth investing in your own. Cheers -- "Anyone who believes that the laws of physics are mere social conventions is invited to try transgressing those conventions from the windows of my apartment. (I live on the twenty-first floor.) " Alan Sokal |
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On Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 8:37:46 AM UTC+1, jim wrote:
assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA -- Jim K ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ For cutting card stencils Craft Robo, Silhouette is the new version: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAPHTEC-C...-/131782384578 For above A4 card need a plotter with high cutting force which most of the Chinese vinyl cutters won`t do. Though can cut stencil film for one off low tack stencils. For mylar, laser. |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
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I don't think we spent ?1500 on the whole wedding! There are cheaper Chinese laser cutters if you don't mind a smaller size (about A4): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40W-CO2-US...-/191788262383 Strangely that seems to be water cooled - unclear if it needs a water supply. The firmware on these is usually terrible, but there's a hacking/modding community. Theo |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
On 16/04/16 08:37, jim wrote:
assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA Yes - a laser cutter. And you can send away for this to be done out of a variety of materials (plastic sheet, thin metal, thin wood) - you provide them with a design file in the appropriate format. |
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How much is a plotter that can cut stencils?
On 16/04/2016 08:37, jim wrote:
assuming they exist? Or is there a more economical way? TIA cricut explorer silhouette portrait silhouette cameo They do a lot more than just cut card. You can cut card, plasticard, fabrics, etc. You can print stuff on a printer and then cut them out on most and they automatically find the registration marks. |
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