[TshirtStan]

Getting ready to make some platens to be able to go at least 19 inches wide. I have always made the other platens myself. I am buying the 23x31 screens this week. My question is.... what size does my platen need to be to get the most use out of the 23x31 screens? Should I just go 21 wide and 24 long? What is in the industry that others use? I looked on a few sites and most say 20 wide and 23 long, but since I am making them myself I was thinking of going longer. Should I have two platen brackets to help eliminate "flex" or do I put a flat piece of metal along the sides of it to eliminate the "flex" of the wood because it is so long? Or, do I just not worry about that issue? Hep me out if you can.

 

[DKgrafix]

How big is you inkjet printer?
If you can not print wider that 13 or 17", why making wider palets?
Also, unless you are to print all-over only, you will not be able to put Small size shirts on too big of the pallets.

Standard palets are 22x16 for Auto presses. On my manual I have 15x22 and that is plenty big.
You might want to go to 17-18" wide, but I would not suggest to go wider.

Why DYI?
Check this out Pacific North West CNC | $15 Screen Printing Platens / Pallets, affordable project design and CNC machining | Monroe, Washington before deciding to cut them yourself

 

[Flagrant-T]

I agree with Dennis. Long is very often a benifit and can't really hurt you. Too wide can often be a problem when printing small sizes and ladies fashion cut shirts. I've actually trimmed a bunch of my plattens down abit narrower because it seems like everyone is ordering the tighter fitting fashion cut shirts lately.

Good luck,
Nick

 

[Flagrant-T]

Thanks for the link Dennis! At those prices DIY wouldn't be worth the time!

 

[DKgrafix]

Sure Nick.
Shipping can be a bit high to our neck of the woods, but believe me, palets are great quality and worth every cent.
If you end up on West side, give me a yell and stop by.

 

[parsons98926]

You wouldn't happen to have a current link to this company for platens?

Thanks,