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Heat Press - What is the least expensive - Reliable 15 x 15 Press Available?



 
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Old June 18th, 2008 Jun 18, 2008 6:58:06 AM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default Heat Press - What is the least expensive - Reliable 15 x 15 Press Available?

Hi All,

I am looking to buy a 15 x 15 Heat Press and I was wondering if you guys can point me in the right direction of a good reliable press that does not cost an arm and leg.

I don't sell enough tee right now to spend seven to nine hundred dollars for a Stahls press.

Thank you in advance for your posts.
 
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I suggest you buy a name brand press. If I were you, I would buy a used one on ebay if you don't want to buy a new one because of price
.I always suggest name brand because of availability of service after the sale for parts etc. The new cheap press'on ebay do not have this luxury. .... JB
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I don't sell enough tee right now to spend seven to nine hundred dollars for a Stahls press.
Can you afford to spend $600? If so take a look at the HIX Presto 15. That's what I have.

I agree with JB about staying away from the off-brand cheap ones. You will end up spending more money down the road when you have to replace it .....
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look at one of our sponsors...I also have a hix, but I know that badalou has a mighty press and it works just as well...again stay with the known brands if you can possibly do it
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I have a Hix ,and 2 Hotronix's. I wouldn't trade my Hix for any other press. .... JB
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This is a nice machine in this link. If you can swing this, you get some teflon sheets with the deal, and a lifetime warranty on the heating element, it also has the teflon coating on the upper platen which is a very nice feature. If you don't want to go this price new, this is a nice machine to try to find used.
Stahls' Mighty Press 15" x 15" Heat Press + 2 Free Teflon Sheets - MCL-120

You'll get a 5% discount with that supplier for being a forum member. I think that brings it to $626, plus you get $30 teflon sheets free, and free shipping. I bought with this company after researching presses, they had the best price on my model press at the time I was shopping.
 
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