I'm interested in creating duplicated large shapes - and vinyl/a vinyl cutter might be the way to do it...

I'm wondering whether the cost of getting vinyl cut to size by a company, might not be better spent on my own machine to do other things in the future...?This project is a little time sensitive, so that is a factor too.

Here are some different models/ideas...

Vinyl Cutting Equipment

Generally, vinyl cutters are bought by signwriters etc. and so with business costs are quite expensive - around £750 +
There are some old, but apparently working second hand models on ebay that are going for currently £200 - £350.

Roland Vinyl Cutter

http://www.signmaster.co.uk/index.html

Software:
http://www.rolanddga.com/products/software/cutStudio/

EH721 VINYL PLOTTER CUTTER, OPTICAL EYE

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-EH721-VINYL-PLOTTER-CUTTER-OPTICAL-EYE-WITH-STAND-28-INCH-CHOOSE-SOFTWARE-/281141430589

£195.00

24" refine vinyl cutter / plotter

http://www.lovecut.co.uk/24-refine-vinyl-cutter--plotter-70-p.asp

FabLab:

Roland Vinyl Cutter
http://www.fablabmanchester.org/equipment/roland-vinyl-cutter

Fab Labs – digital fabrication laboratories – were set up to inspire people and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by giving them access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology.

http://www.fablabmanchester.org/about-us/faq-s

Printers/vinyl cutters:

Shires Art Printing:
http://www.shiresartprinting.com/vinyl_cut_graphics
I like their tagline of - "A Careful Blend of Craft & Graft...!

The Image Group:
http://www.imagegroupuk.com/exhibition-display/vinyl-letters-shapes.html

Kingfisher Graphics:
http://www.kingfisher-graphics.co.uk/print/vinyl-letters.shtml

Second Hand Equipment:

Ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Vinyl-Cutters-/46741/i.html?LH_ItemCondition=3000&_sop=1
 

GumTree
http://www.gumtree.com/search?q=vinyl+cutter&search_location=manchester&category=for-sale&sort_by=price&sort_order=increasing&min_price=&max_price=