kramnadroj

Hello all. I've been doing a lot of research on this site and it has helped me decide I'm going to start out my t-shirt business with a heat press doing plastisol transfers on primarily just t-shirts. I found a few different used presses that vary slightly in size and some other aspects. Out of these presses listed below, which one do feel will be the more reliable and best fit for me.

Press #1:

Insta Model #220 15 x 20" platen for Heat tranfers printed off computer
Flat platen has temperature control, timer, and thermometer on the front.

excellent condition Some transfer paper included
I had asked the seller a few questions about it and they replied: "It has no non-functional areas. We have had no problems with cold or hot spots" Cost including shipping: $380

Press #2:

I HAVE A USED HIX PRESTO 15 HEAT PRESS FOR T-SHIRT MAKING FOR SALE. IT SELLS BRAND NEW FOR WELL OVER $600. I'VE HAD THIS FOR A FEW YEARS AND IT WORKS GREAT! I JUST DONT USE IT ANY LONGER AND WANT TO GET RID OF IT. I AM FIRM ON THE PRICE. IT WOULD BE A GREAT INVESTMENT FOR A PERSON THAT WANTS TO MAKE THEIR OWN T SHIRTS AND STUFF.
Asked seller a few questions: "no cold spots. works great. last used about a month ago. The size is 15" x 15". I had it for almost 3 years and made lots of money off of it. used to make/sell t-shirts..."
Cost including shipping: $275

Press #3:

This press is listed by a screen printing company. There was not too much info except their selling ti for $100 and will throw in 10 shirts with it.

I had e-mailed them some questions and they replied: "15x 15....black max style, rubber surface on bottom and heat element on top...The only thing it needs is a pressure adjust knob
The brand is Black Max. The heat works fine."


Thanks all for reading and please help a newbie out on this one.

Thanks,
Mark

 

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COEDS

I'm a Hix and Stahls(Black max) fan , I know nothing on the Insta. I will tell you buying a nme brand press is the way to go. I wish you good luck. ...... JB

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kramnadroj

Quote: Originally Posted by COEDS I'm a Hix and Stahls(Black max) fan , I know nothing on the Insta. I will tell you buying a nme brand press is the way to go. I wish you good luck. ...... JB

You say that the Black Max press is made by Stahls, but I'm having trouble finding any info that supports that statement. I'm googleing everything and can't seem to find anything on the Black Max line. Any ideas?

Also, with this pressure knob I would need to buy for it. Where could I locate one of those for this exact press???

 

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COEDS

you can contact Stahls or Ace Transfer Company. They sell the Black max brand...... JB

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kriscad

just click on the Boo-Z warehouse link - we have 3 of them from there... the largest ones (forget size right now)


the link was there.. . lol just google their name

these machines hold up very well

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printandprint

That first heat press you have pictured looks like one that we have in our shop and we use it most of the time. (I don't know the model number right now) It has been a real work horse. See in the picture how they zip tied that catch out of the way? We did the same thing because it is an annoying useless part. Beyond that, we like it a lot. Put grease in the zerk once a year and it does a good job. (220 volts by the way) You should get a couple of sheets of teflon if you don't have some already.

The fact that it swings out of the way is nice so that you lower your risk of burning the crap out of yourself and you can get right up above it to line stuff up when you need to.

Everytime I have audited the temperature with the IR thermometer it has been even all the way across. Out other clam shell presses are noticeably hotter near the heat elements.

 

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