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MBrhythm · May 23rd, 2007

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Originally Posted by faugrad2005


	may i ask what machine you use for your heat press?

Well... I not buying a heat press just yet. I wanted to learn manaul press first then move up to a heat press. At some point I will buy a vac. flat table and do plastisol transfers. Around that time I will buy a heat press. But until then.... Time to get me hands dirty!!

Ujudgnme2 · May 24th, 2007

Did you purchase with a credit card? If so, I would start complaining and get this resolved.

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Originally Posted by rusty


	I purchased a package from SilkScreeningSupplies.com in between the quality of the 2 packages you posted. I would not buy from them again, or recommend anybody buy from them. Their customer service has been terrible. The press they sent me was a 6-color 2-station and one of the station arms was warped so bad I could not use it. I've been trying to get a warranty replacement for about 3 months now, and they won't even answer my emails. The flash dryer that comes in the package #1 is a piece of junk. It's like something they built in their garage. It will not level, and the electrical switch on mine just fried today. All of a sudden it started smoking terribly and you could smell something electrical was melting on the inside. I got the upgraded exposure unit and it's been decent. The press has got the job done, but has terrible workmanship. I've had to rig a lot on it just to get it to work. As far as Screen Printing vs Heat Press, you can make money doing either. I do both. Screen Printing produces better quality shirts, which is why I started with that, and then branched out into heat press so I do some small runs. It's hard to accept the quality of heat press stuff when you begin with screen printing, but its better than just turning down business.

willyindep · May 25th, 2007

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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.

Hey,
Im sure you have probably thought of this, but i wanted to say that you may want to ask about the power requirements for any equipment you may buy. you said you live in japan? i dont know what the standard power voltage is over there as opposed to stuff here in the US or europe.

rusty · May 25th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Ujudgnme2


	Did you purchase with a credit card? If so, I would start complaining and get this resolved.

I'm in the process of working it out with them now. It's been a very slow process, but they finally put me in touch with the actual manufacturer. I'm hoping we're getting close to actually getting it replaced since it's going on about 4 months now for the station arm.

ryonetcorp · June 6th, 2007

For the bang on your buck the Entrepreneur Package is the way to go! Entrepreneur Complete Screen Shop Package

The Riley Hopkins press has been known through out the screen printing industry for over 30 years as being one of the best presses in the market, in fact Riley Hopkins himself actually does a lot of business in Japan as he grew up there.

The BBC flash dryer is also a great industry known product that is built to last and is great for the price. To back those up all the supplies offered in the package will give you a great head start. To boot you get a large exposure unit and washout sink. If you have done a lot of research you will see this package cannot be really compared with anything else close to that price range.

We also offer great support on our product, according to the Rusty comment we don't, but I searched his file personally and am already working at resolving any of his problems even if that involves replacing the equipment.

Hope this helps and thanks for the questions.

MBrhythm · June 6th, 2007

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Originally Posted by ryonetcorp


	For the bang on your buck the Entrepreneur Package is the way to go! Entrepreneur Complete Screen Shop Package The Riley Hopkins press has been known through out the screen printing industry for over 30 years as being one of the best presses in the market, in fact Riley Hopkins himself actually does a lot of business in Japan as he grew up there. The BBC flash dryer is also a great industry known product that is built to last and is great for the price. To back those up all the supplies offered in the package will give you a great head start. To boot you get a large exposure unit and washout sink. If you have done a lot of research you will see this package cannot be really compared with anything else close to that price range. We also offer great support on our product, according to the Rusty comment we don't, but I searched his file personally and am already working at resolving any of his problems even if that involves replacing the equipment. Hope this helps and thanks for the questions.

Thanks Ryan. But I already went with the HIX 6 X 6. I was really close to buying that kit though. If I didnt meet the guy living here in Japan than I would have bought it.
I got the press, flash, convyer, supplies all for about $4000. I made my own exposure and wash out. All the stuff is coming in a few days.

MB

rusty · July 6th, 2007

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Originally Posted by rusty


	I purchased a package from SilkScreeningSupplies.com in between the quality of the 2 packages you posted. I would not buy from them again, or recommend anybody buy from them. Their customer service has been terrible. The press they sent me was a 6-color 2-station and one of the station arms was warped so bad I could not use it. I've been trying to get a warranty replacement for about 3 months now, and they won't even answer my emails. The flash dryer that comes in the package #1 is a piece of junk. It's like something they built in their garage. It will not level, and the electrical switch on mine just fried today. All of a sudden it started smoking terribly and you could smell something electrical was melting on the inside. I got the upgraded exposure unit and it's been decent. The press has got the job done, but has terrible workmanship. I've had to rig a lot on it just to get it to work.

I would like to update my review of SilkScreeningSupplies.com's customer service. They allowed me to return my press (about a year old) that I was not happy with, and my fried flash heater, and gave me full credit on both toward the purchase of a new press. I went with the Riley Hopkins Win 6/4 and just got it yesterday and am still in the process of setting it up. But it looks great to me, much much better than the previous press I had. And they are even supposed to pay for the shipping to ship out the old press.

So they have done everything possible to make sure I am happy with my purchase. Honestly I don't think many companies would have done that.

So now I would suggest that someone considering them go with at least the Riley Hopkins press and BlackBody flash over their entry level equipment. They do care about their customers. Thumbs Up!

MBrhythm · July 10th, 2007

Some pics of the press and other stuff I bought. What you don't see is all the inks, spot-gun, laser temp gauge, emulsion and chems. All for about $4300.
Not bad I thought.

I'll be posting me exposure soon.

ChipShank · July 10th, 2007

Cool!!!! Very glad to see that it's all working out for you!
I just got all my stuff set up about a week ago, still waiting to get the dang dryer wired in though and it's driving me insane!

LOL

JMD · July 11th, 2007

Good post thanks for all the info. I have a question. I am setting up to do both Screen and Transfers. Since I am just strating out, can I use a heat press (G.O. Swinger) also to Flash and Cure Plastisol when screening? Do any of you do this or have any experience doing it?
Thanks Joe

rusty · July 11th, 2007

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Originally Posted by JMD


	Good post thanks for all the info. I have a question. I am setting up to do both Screen and Transfers. Since I am just strating out, can I use a heat press (G.O. Swinger) also to Flash and Cure Plastisol when screening? Do any of you do this or have any experience doing it? Thanks Joe

I've heard people suggest it before, but personally, I don't see how it would work, and would not try it.

MBrhythm · July 11th, 2007

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Originally Posted by JMD


	Good post thanks for all the info. I have a question. I am setting up to do both Screen and Transfers. Since I am just strating out, can I use a heat press (G.O. Swinger) also to Flash and Cure Plastisol when screening? Do any of you do this or have any experience doing it? Thanks Joe

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Sounds like more hassel. I think you would have to put some sort of paper down on the ink before you could prees/cure it. Might mess up you job. But Im not sure. Im no master.... yet.

JMD · July 11th, 2007

I wasn't thinking of 'pressing' it. I was going to set the press up on an adjustable height, moblile table. The units top 'hot' half can be swung over onto the screened garment, the height could be adjusted so that it would stay 1" or so off the garment. When pressing transfers I could just roll it over to that area and use it for that. Does that make it more clear on what I am trying to do?
Thanks, Joe

rusty · July 11th, 2007

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Originally Posted by JMD


	I wasn't thinking of 'pressing' it. I was going to set the press up on an adjustable height, moblile table. The units top 'hot' half can be swung over onto the screened garment, the height could be adjusted so that it would stay 1" or so off the garment. When pressing transfers I could just roll it over to that area and use it for that. Does that make it more clear on what I am trying to do? Thanks, Joe

If it's 1" away, I think it would take a LONG time for the ink temp to reach 320, if it ever did. Heat presses aren't designed for non-contact type of heat.

camscam · July 11th, 2007

I just got a press delivered and put it together last night. Its a 4-color one station manual press that seems to be pretty sturdy, all welded tubular metal. It doesn't have the fit and finish of a professional unit but it was "cheep-cheep" for what you're getting. I don't see this thing breaking down but I haven't gone into production. Shipping was 40 bucks rest of the unit was $300 heres the link make your own choice I posted this for the other guys on here using this as a side project that can't spend "thousands".
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