Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Hi gang,
I want to thank so many of you for your wonderful insights into the t-shirt business. I have spent countless hours here, just reading through the posts which has made me confident in my choices of equipment, heat transfers, etc..
What I found to be the hardest choice to make was a heat transfer press & I made my decision through seeing the pros & cons of each press. So, what I decided to buy was the Mighty Max 16 x20 for several reasons. First & foremost it is a sturdy & reliable press, much like the Hix model. I needed to buy a clam shell to save space, but if I could have purchased a swing away, it would have been the 16 x 20 DKS. The second reason I chose the Mighty Max is that its opening is 55 degrees, while Hix is 40 degrees. The Geo Knight opens the widest, but I did not want gas shocks as they will leak eventually. While price was not the greatest factor, the Mighty Max cost less, so here is the breakdown.
1. Sturdy & reliable
2. Made by a well known & successful manufacturer.
3. Clam shells save space.
4. It has a 55 degree opening, which will help to keep the heat further away from my arms.
5. It has spring release & not gas.
6. The price was lower than other models in this class.
I also purchased 2 teflon sheets.
1 bottom quick slip pad protector.
Jetflex transfer paper, which is the same as Ironall, but cost less!
5 cases of white tees at 98 cents each.
Last week I bought a Epson c88 at Radio Shack for $39.99
I already have my domain name, business lincense, business bank account, but my store is still under construction.
I just wanted to let you all know that it is because of this forum that I have advanced in my knowledge, even before I even started in business. You have also posted many great leads for everyone to purchase equipment, shirts, etc at great discounts & I believe that I have saved $100.00's already & have purchased some of the best quality merchandise that is out there. Thank you everyone for sharing your love & experience with us newbies!
I just wanted to let you all know that it is because of this forum that I have advanced in my knowledge, even before I even started in business. You have also posted many great leads for everyone to purchase equipment, shirts, etc at great discounts & I believe that I have saved $100.00's already & have purchased some of the best quality merchandise that is out there. Thank you everyone for sharing your love & experience with us newbies!
Congratulations, Yehudah!
It's great to hear about people taking the information shared in the forum and putting it to work. I'm glad we've been able to help out.
I just ordered my DK20S last week and am very eager to get going altho a bit nervous. I guess I better buy some paper. lol
Now, I want to clean up my house and get things ready. Decided I am going to keep the heat press in the house oppose to the workshop I had built for it. lol Not a waste of a money, the shop will be used. I probably will still invest in a silkscreen press,,,really enjoyed learning the process. I like to have my hands in everything then I know what I dont want to do.
So now I patiently wait for this 210 lbs bugga to make its entrance into my home. The day I can say goodbye to my job will be a mighty goood day!
Ready, Aim, Purchase! 
