Discuss the various aspects of heat press technology. Transfer paper, inks, plastisol transfers, vinyl cutters, printers, commercial usage, durability, suppliers, etc.
Wanted to share some info:
Disclaimer...this is not a promo...but merely a post reporting what I have found...unbiased!! I'm way to honory to "sell" for anyone... But I also have this soft heart thing goin on....compels me to help others Kinda complex guy huh? That subject I'll save for my therapist....
I have had many jobs where front chest logo designs were to be pressed....and for me anyway...I have found it to be challenging to find that"Sweet-Spot" every time, on every shirt! Different styles of shirts add to that challenge sometimes....and as I have read in this forum...some of you have had the same challenges.
I would measure...and try to find reference points, etc, etc...but found my production time taking much too long...and consistancy varying from shirt to shirt....
BING!!! LOGO IT !!
I got a "logo it" tool to see if this would resolve my issues....( I have many so gettin rid of one would be nice.. It was reasonably priced and I felt worth investigating....
I found this tool to be very easy, and extremely helpful in lining up and correctly placeing my front chest logos on ANY garment...AND....I was sailing along confidently seeing that I was "SPOT ON" on every shirt I pressed!!
This is both relieving to me...and very helpful in insuring the quality of my products.
AGAIN....not a promotion so I hope the moderator doesnt get excitted here....because I have no other reasons other than sharing what I have found to be a great TOOL....much like other products I have read on this forum....transfers, equipment, suppliers, etc.
Has anyone else used this tool? Its so simple its genius...which kinda ticks me off I couldnt think of it myself...
Anyway....among the many advises and recommendations I've read here...I just wanted to add this to it....I dont press front chest logos without it! For those of you experiencing the same challenges as me....you might consider this....I'm unaware of any other type of item like it?
For those reading this....I do have a small question...probably a simple one:
POLO shirts....chest logo on front...and mid to large graphic image on back,( typically for company shirts)....I run into problems with the front collar creating an uneven surface....occasionally causes press problems.....I "slip Sheet", ( using a smooth cardboard cut to size) in between front and back of shirt when doing this work....I wondered if there is something better, commonly used by anyone? any advise would be helpful in making my day easier and more effiecient!
Thanks!!!
Kirk
Last edited by Grizzly; July 9th, 2008 at 01:46 PM.
Reason: Spelling...what else is new??
In the past, I've just tried to always line up the shirt the same way on the press, and I put the laser sight from one of my pistols taped to a tripod, with the red dot centered where the center of the logo should go...
Sounds very James Bond'ish, Chuck. Kirk, good to hear the Logo it is working well for you, too. There's alot of folks in the other "Logo It" thread saying the same thing. Regarding the cardboard - if you go back to Lou's website, you'll see he has Tpadits which are for raising imprint areas above seams. Lou spent alot time making sure that material is the correct kind of mouse pad material for going under a press. I use a regular mouse pad that I had here, and am lucky it is the right kind of material. I just cut it to size for what I need. Is that what you are looking for? An alternative to the cardboard for raising the imprint area? I have also heard that the uncorrogated cardboard works very well, and you can double it to make it thicker. Folks who have tried it say it works great, too. Best regards, Kelly
In my shop....talk of blowing things up seems to come up when logos arent stright or consistantly placed...lol
Now ....we talk of calmer soothing subjects....like the cool breeze blowing gently thru our hair....and.....BLOWING THINGS UP... when we dont like something!! You'd have to see us to understand...harmless but scary at times...=-)
Chuck: funny you should mention lasers....we thought of something very similar...after a another beer we all went home!!! I said it would work....but...Noooooo....nobody would listen! Logo it is alot easier....=)
Thanks Kelly....and yes...thats what my question was about. I will refer to Lous site and investigate. To date I use an uncorrigated card board to get around the raised hieght of the collars on Polos....It has worked....well at least better....but I wondered what everyone else was doing to resolve this....something specifically designed for this.....and it sounds like there is!! Good deal!
Wanted to share some info:
Disclaimer...this is not a promo...but merely a post reporting what I have found...unbiased!! I'm way to honory to "sell" for anyone... But I also have this soft heart thing goin on....compels me to help others Kinda complex guy huh? That subject I'll save for my therapist....
I have had many jobs where front chest logo designs were to be pressed....and for me anyway...I have found it to be challenging to find that"Sweet-Spot" every time, on every shirt! Different styles of shirts add to that challenge sometimes....and as I have read in this forum...some of you have had the same challenges.
I would measure...and try to find reference points, etc, etc...but found my production time taking much too long...and consistancy varying from shirt to shirt....
BING!!! LOGO IT !!
I got a "logo it" tool to see if this would resolve my issues....( I have many so gettin rid of one would be nice.. It was reasonably priced and I felt worth investigating....
I found this tool to be very easy, and extremely helpful in lining up and correctly placeing my front chest logos on ANY garment...AND....I was sailing along confidently seeing that I was "SPOT ON" on every shirt I pressed!!
This is both relieving to me...and very helpful in insuring the quality of my products.
AGAIN....not a promotion so I hope the moderator doesnt get excitted here....because I have no other reasons other than sharing what I have found to be a great TOOL....much like other products I have read on this forum....transfers, equipment, suppliers, etc.
Has anyone else used this tool? Its so simple its genius...which kinda ticks me off I couldnt think of it myself...
Anyway....among the many advises and recommendations I've read here...I just wanted to add this to it....I dont press front chest logos without it! For those of you experiencing the same challenges as me....you might consider this....I'm unaware of any other type of item like it?
For those reading this....I do have a small question...probably a simple one:
POLO shirts....chest logo on front...and mid to large graphic image on back,( typically for company shirts)....I run into problems with the front collar creating an uneven surface....occasionally causes press problems.....I "slip Sheet", ( using a smooth cardboard cut to size) in between front and back of shirt when doing this work....I wondered if there is something better, commonly used by anyone? any advise would be helpful in making my day easier and more effiecient!
Thanks!!!
Kirk
Hi,
Could I ask where you got this wonderful tool from.Thanks in advance
I would refer you to LOU.....his forum name is BADLOU. He is the designer of the Logo it....and a very helpful guy to this forum. Again...not promoting...just stating facts as I see em.....if something is good and helpful...and resolves problems we all experience....then I'm willing to share the info....if it wasnt A good tool...and I felt was a sham...I'd tactifully report that as well
I'm not aware of any tool like this...other than the tee-square it...which is also Lou's design....but this has a more specific application,( logos) where tee-square it is an all around alignment tool. Fact is....certain applications....I will use both!
Anyway...talk to Lou....he'll direct you from there. =)
I just want to add that I agree with Kirk on the knowledge base and thought lou has put into his products and his advice on the Forums.I have learned and benefited from his post,advice and products. .... JB
Pressing Front chest logo 
But I also have this soft heart thing goin on....compels me to help others
Kinda complex guy huh? That subject I'll save for my therapist....
It was reasonably priced and I felt worth investigating....
