posted February 21, 2009 07:25 PM
I just got a mailing from Havel's Inc. in Cincinnati Ohio. They are selling plotter blades Gerber 30, 45, 60 degree for $9.50 each Gerber, roland, ioline,mimaki,anagraph, graphtec summa and Mutoh blades for $13.50. Are they any good? Seems like 1/3 of the price I pay. Has anybody dealt with them? (I am spoiled by my Graphtec blades- they keep cutting and cutting- last forever, My Gerber blades don't last long at all)
Diane
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posted February 22, 2009 10:35 AM
I have bought stuff from Havel's for years. I like their stuff.
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posted February 22, 2009 11:28 AM
I have never used Havel blades before, but I've never heard anything bad about them. On the other hand, I have tried blades from several different suppliers. A few have been so so blades, some have been good, but no matter what, I've always gotten the longest life out of Roland original equipment blades. They do cost more but are worth it. I can't say anything about other oem blades as I've only owned Roland plotters.
If Havels blades are of the same quality as a Roland brand blade, I would definitely try them.
[ February 22, 2009, 11:29 AM: Message edited by: Dave Sherby ]
-------------------- Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 sherwoodsign@sbcglobal.net Posts: 5400 | From: Crystal Falls, MI USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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posted February 22, 2009 04:54 PM
I have used Havel's for years. Starting with the 4B through an Anagraph and now Roland Blades for both my Vinyl Express machines. Great stuff.
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posted February 22, 2009 05:09 PM
I highly recommend Clean Cut Blades. The quality is top notch, they seem to last forever and the customer service is great. If you have any questions, Ross is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
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posted February 23, 2009 06:55 AM
Another vote for Clean Cut Blades. Great customer service, very helpful, looooong lasting blades.
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posted February 27, 2009 06:48 AM
Thank you everyone. I will probably try both companies, if they both have the swivel blades. Letterville is such a wonderful place.
Diane
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posted March 01, 2009 07:40 AM
Another vote for Clean Cut here. They last forever and also knowing Ross personally I can vouch for his service
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posted March 01, 2009 10:26 PM
I have only used Havels since 1995- never had any issues. Don't know about any other suppliers- once I find someone who offers a good product, good service and good price I try to stay with them as long as I can. I'm sure there are other good companies out there as well.
I lost my laser vellum supplier at the first of the year- I had bought from them since 1992 exclusively!
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