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TooGoob · September 12th, 2007

As former retailers, we used our first heat press in 1978. Over the decades we used dozens of different types and, as suppliers, continue to use them. Our article is based on that experience.

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Last edited by Rodney; September 12th, 2007 at 09:14 AM.

BigBear · April 16th, 2008

What is the brand name?

newtoothis · May 4th, 2008

thank you for all this info! im looking to make t-shirts using color inks and different color t-shirts. we want high quality but on a low budget and not to complicated. i was thinking using plastisol what equipment do u think would be best?

shopaholic12 · May 10th, 2008

this thread really helped me find the right heat press!

BigBear · May 11th, 2008

Thank you. It is always a good day to make a new friend.

Warcrimes · May 20th, 2008

Yo nice article let me ask you a question real fast....I just bought a brand new clamshell heat press of this company on Ebay and although the power button comes on Im not getting anything from the temperature gauge and it doesnt heat up at all......I live in Ohio where would I go to get this thing fixed right....

BigBear · May 20th, 2008

I don't sell on Ebay so I don't know what is customary. If your seller won't fix it, I would question what I had, but the choice is yours. Try a small appliance repair shop.

Eforcer · May 27th, 2008

It just so happens that we are in the process of gathering info on very possible type. It was like you was in my head telling me what to do.

X-cellent!

lizziemaxine · July 13th, 2008

I've just now read this information and it was like the fog cleared out of my head.
Now I can further refine my search for the correct heat press for my business.
Thank you so much.

catreid · July 13th, 2008

I saw some inexpensive heat presses on Ebay. Has anyone here ever purchased one. I realize they wouldn't be top of the line, but I was wondering if they were fairly functional so you could get started on a budget.

COEDS · July 13th, 2008

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Originally Posted by catreid


	I saw some inexpensive heat presses on Ebay. Has anyone here ever purchased one. I realize they wouldn't be top of the line, but I was wondering if they were fairly functional so you could get started on a budget.

DO NOT BUY A BARGAIN PRESS FROM EBAY !!!!!!!! The heat press will be the heart of your business, I would not buy a bargain press because they are not well built. I suggest buying a name brand press that will give you years of good service. The name brand press company's have a service department if you ever need it too. i wish you good luck and please listen and buy smart, not cheap.You do get what you pay for. ..... JB

Rodney · July 14th, 2008

Read here for more information about ebay "no name brand" heat presses: ebay heat press related topics at T-Shirt Forums

Salty Air · July 14th, 2008

Hello to all-

We would like to purchase a heat press for relabeling purposes. Any suggestions?
Any opinions on the "Hix Hobby Lite 9X12 Swinger Heat Transfer Press"?

Thanks,

Salty Air

lizziemaxine · July 14th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Salty Air


	Hello to all- We would like to purchase a heat press for relabeling purposes. Any suggestions? Any opinions on the "Hix Hobby Lite 9X12 Swinger Heat Transfer Press"? Thanks, Salty Air

A friend gave me her Hobby Lite last year when she decided she didn't need it. Small but works great for what I use it for now.

3rdfunk · July 15th, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by COEDS


	DO NOT BUY A BARGAIN PRESS FROM EBAY !!!!!!!! The heat press will be the heart of your business, I would not buy a bargain press because they are not well built. I suggest buying a name brand press that will give you years of good service. The name brand press company's have a service department if you ever need it too. i wish you good luck and please listen and buy smart, not cheap.You do get what you pay for. ..... JB

Yeah what you are saying is something that I've heard repeated by many on this board.

I'm glad I read through a few posts prior to making a heat press purchase. I was about to purchase a cheap, no-name press.

I did buy on Ebay but it was a name brand. I purchased a used Stahls Hotronix. It was shipped yesterday. I tracked it through the shipper and should arrive tomorrow.

I'm ready to get my feet wet!!

sagp · July 15th, 2008

wow this post was amazingly helpful. thank you so much!!

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