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Discuss the different brands and sizes of heat presses available on the market, including Hix, GeoKnight, Hotronix, and other smaller manufacturers. Topics include maintenance, selection, styles and more.

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Old December 1st, 2008 Dec 1, 2008 7:51:48 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Default largest heat press....

is 16x20 the largest you can get for a decent setup?...i'm sure there's the industrial ones, but for an average person that wants to toss some transfers on a shirt, is 16x20 enough?....

i guess the other option is belt printing/etc...but i'm thinking about getting a press for my one offs.

hmmm

plus i think i would want a digital readout maybe....


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Default Re: largest heat press....

Yes, 16 X 20 is the largest until you get to the industrial ones that costs $3K plus.

I got mine slightly used on ebay a couple of months ago thanks to a tip posted here. Expect to pay about $1,000 new for digital readout, couple hundred more for self opening. Imprintables Warehouse, and other preferred vendors I am sure, offer discounts to forum members.

Check craigslist and ebay too.
 
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Default Re: largest heat press....

i was looking at a few 16x20.... non digital for 750ish...

i would probably have to get a heat gun too then....

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i was looking at a few 16x20.... non digital for 750ish...

i would probably have to get a heat gun too then....

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you should get a heat gun, digital press or not.
 
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Default Re: largest heat press....

maybe i can use the heat gun to get the temp of my doom when i get all ryled up......hahaha....

i figured i would be ready to buy a press in about 2-4 weeks...... then get my transfers....

one day..... one ....day


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maybe i can use the heat gun to get the temp of my doom when i get all ryled up......hahaha....

i figured i would be ready to buy a press in about 2-4 weeks...... then get my transfers....

one day..... one ....day


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Just a warning, those 16X20's are huge. Not something you want to try to find space for in a dorm. They weigh about 90 pounds.
 
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Default Re: largest heat press....

doom= dome=i spelled it worng...= my large head..

i have a decent sized space where i'm at for the time being.... might look to move in a month or so though.... i need like a studio pad.....

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