Riley Hopkins press is a great press for the money. Probably the best press available on the market for the price new. I would stay far away from the other "cheaper" presses on silkscreeningsupplies.com. But the Riley Hopkins is actually built really well. I am not a huge fan of the plastic registration gates, but again, the price is right. The "joystick" regitration is kind of cool. I got to spin it around at the ISS and was actually quite impresses with the quality. If you have necer used "micros" then the joystick will be just fine...I think its like 50 bucks extra per head to add micros if you really want em....
Re: About to buy screen printing equipment. What do you think?
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Originally Posted by MBrhythm
Yeah! I see why I would want to buy a dryer.... But I need to start small at first. I think I should spend my money on a good press before I go for the dryer.
I recommend the Stahl Mighty Press 16X20>> it's been good to me! and It only cost about $500. try All American Supply they are based in Philadelphia but I think they ship internationally.
Good Luck
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Originally Posted by Sugard1
I recommend the Stahl Mighty Press 16X20>> it's been good to me! and It only cost about $500. try All American Supply they are based in Philadelphia but I think they ship internationally.
Good Luck
I thought about going to heat transfers... But, I know that most shirts are 1 & 2 color jobs.
Correct me if Im wrong here. I felt that it would be easier and faster on a man. press. But I will buy a heat press down the road. Need to focus and learn the ropes first. Then get into multi color, pastisols..ect.
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Before you spend your money, Investigate a little more, Everything that you want you can buy on ebay. I've spent over 15,000, got robbed a little here and there but I call it game. Anything I can help you with let me know. I have invested in 2 Vinyl cutters, One for signs the other for t-shirts. I have bought three different printers, Canon i9900, Hp 9800, I love the old Epson. That's just for heat transfers. As far as screen printing I have two of each. I paid for the equipment but I have learned alot of game. "knowledge".
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I was thinking to buy used. The big problem is I live in Japan. Most people dont want the head ache of getting the stuff ready for shipping. Everyone wants you to pick it up. I Cant.
I know used stuff can be good. But isnt new equipment better? I might buy a few new things and old/used things. Thats why Im here, asking all the pros.
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so what did u get? Is it any good?
I got a few more ideas to kick around. Just about ready to buy.
So for this is looking the best to me. http://www.silkscreeningsupplies.com.../4x4-press.jpg
After that... I will buy a new flash.
then looking for a used dryer and exposure.
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whoa... it may just be outta my budget... just one concern tho, is it advisable to get something that is plastic? I mean, looking at things a few years down the line... anyone here has owned a plastic press here for a couple of years?
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Originally Posted by downrodeo
whoa... it may just be outta my budget... just one concern tho, is it advisable to get something that is plastic? I mean, looking at things a few years down the line... anyone here has owned a plastic press here for a couple of years?
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Originally Posted by MBrhythm
I got a few more ideas to kick around. Just about ready to buy.
So for this is looking the best to me.
If you have to spend under $2K, then I think that's the best press in that price range. It's a good starter press to learn the ropes on, better than the one I learned on. But once you get the hang of things and start getting some consistent business, you'll probably want to upgrade.
I just saw a Hix Premier screen press at the Fort Worth show, and was impressed with it. I could have had it for $3K at show special price, but decided to get the dryer instead. I didn't even know that Hix made presses, but the rep told me that Hix has been making presses longer than 95% of the manufacturers selling them today, including M&R. I'll definitely look into that one again when I get ready to buy a press. I know Hix makes quality products. Anybody out there have a Hix press?
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Originally Posted by rusty
If you have to spend under $2K, then I think that's the best press in that price range. It's a good starter press to learn the ropes on, better than the one I learned on. But once you get the hang of things and start getting some consistent business, you'll probably want to upgrade.
I just saw a Hix Premier screen press at the Fort Worth show, and was impressed with it. I could have had it for $3K at show special price, but decided to get the dryer instead. I didn't even know that Hix made presses, but the rep told me that Hix has been making presses longer than 95% of the manufacturers selling them today, including M&R. I'll definitely look into that one again when I get ready to buy a press. I know Hix makes quality products. Anybody out there have a Hix press?
I Have the Hix Premeir and love it...holds tight registration and is real fast. I can almost keep up with an auto doing process prints with a four man crew....especially with the airlifting heads...
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are 1 or 2 color presses worth the $? I have a really limited budget, and it looks like those are the only options available for me... what do you guys think?
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