jinka 24" vinyl cutter..newbie help

[Spike1865]

Gray, I am also a 'Noob' - Been at it less than a year.

I have always had great dealings with xPress - if they (which they are) willing to offer help then I strongly suggest you take it - listen to what they have to offer as they do have great support.

I was lucky with my plotter, DONT bother with this 'Eye' as it is just a laser which is not worth bothering with.. buy One without, I have the Liyu sc631e and I must confess it is a joy to use.. I use it with 'Flexi 10' which you will have to buy separately but it is about £80 anyway (the Liyu edition).

If I were starting again I would buy the Liyu SC631 (No 'E') - I don't have the need for a Graphtec (yet).

The chap I purchased this from has a really bad rep so I will not point you to him - fortunately I didn't have to ask for support as my machine is excellent, I prefer to use the Liyu than my Cameo even though it is a bit more work.
(I think the person I refer to has 'Signs' in his username on eBay but uses a 'Z' instead of an 'S')

The cutter was about £280 I think - and the software ontop of course but for less than £400 I am very happy. I can cut 600mm width with this.

If I were looking at a machine on offer but found no reviews etc I would forget it - as there is no support.. cheap chinese cr*p.

You are at the start of a steep learning curve and this is the best place to weather out that storm, I have seen lots of people start with cheap gear - only to replace it quickly.

Hi Nik. The SC631 (No E) is being offered at £250 including Flexi 10. Would this be a good starting cutter for a new biz? I want to cut most things with it. T-shirts and window signs. Will this tool be good?

[NikGrey]

I havent checked the market in a while but it certainly does sound good to me.. at £250 for all of that !!