Any type of heat press will work for sublimation that works for heat transfer.
Heat press Advice needed, I've never had this much trouble 'Shopping'!
Hello Guys and Gals,
I have been struggling with spending my money, I have found these 2 heat presses and wanted/needed your advice.
First off this clam V's Swing away, I have a little office so clam would be ideal space wise, BUT I am accident prone so worry about melting my knuckles lol. Also I would like to branch out, would the clam be OK for Sublimation work later on?
Swing away, just don't look as robust, plus I'd need to make room, however I would be less likely to melt my hands.
I have found 1 of each (In England), please let me know your thoughts. The sales support guy said they both have elements covering the whole plate, not just a central one.
16x20 Clam heat press semi automatic
20 x 15 Swingaway heat press
Thank you
Vix
I have been struggling with spending my money, I have found these 2 heat presses and wanted/needed your advice.
First off this clam V's Swing away, I have a little office so clam would be ideal space wise, BUT I am accident prone so worry about melting my knuckles lol. Also I would like to branch out, would the clam be OK for Sublimation work later on?
Swing away, just don't look as robust, plus I'd need to make room, however I would be less likely to melt my hands.
I have found 1 of each (In England), please let me know your thoughts. The sales support guy said they both have elements covering the whole plate, not just a central one.
16x20 Clam heat press semi automatic
20 x 15 Swingaway heat press
Thank you
Vix
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I was thinking there may be issues with clearance if I was pressing thicker items?
Hotronix do one that swings and also slides out. Would be perfect for you!
Oh, and everyone burns their knuckles on a clam. But it takes remarkable little time before your brain will learn NOT to be accident prone!
Oh, and everyone burns their knuckles on a clam. But it takes remarkable little time before your brain will learn NOT to be accident prone!
Thank you,
My brain is rather sadistic and is more than happy to let me repeatedly burn myself ;-)
That company also does the sliding drawer clam, but its out of stock. My worry with the drawer is knocking the Tshirt if the 'slide' isnt perfectly smooth??
http://www.lovecut.co.uk/heavy-duty-15-x-15-draw-heat-press-automatic-440-p.asp
Vix
My brain is rather sadistic and is more than happy to let me repeatedly burn myself ;-)
That company also does the sliding drawer clam, but its out of stock. My worry with the drawer is knocking the Tshirt if the 'slide' isnt perfectly smooth??
http://www.lovecut.co.uk/heavy-duty-15-x-15-draw-heat-press-automatic-440-p.asp
Vix
Personally, I would only buy a brand that people have used and can recommend.
A lot of the Chinese stuff is no good.
I'm sure the pro-world press is also Chinese, but they have obviously found a reliable manufacturer as they have sold thousands and have had very few problems.
Unless you can find a number of positive reviews from that supplier or manufacturer, I would personally give it a miss and spend my money with a better known brand or company.
Or...... Go and visit them and check out the press yourself!
A lot of the Chinese stuff is no good.
I'm sure the pro-world press is also Chinese, but they have obviously found a reliable manufacturer as they have sold thousands and have had very few problems.
Unless you can find a number of positive reviews from that supplier or manufacturer, I would personally give it a miss and spend my money with a better known brand or company.
Or...... Go and visit them and check out the press yourself!
In the UK Stahls sells a chinese made version of their press....
Stahls Clam Basic Heat Press | Target Transfers
Stahls Clam Basic Heat Press | Target Transfers
Thank you,
So are the presses in the links Chinese?? I thought LoveCut were a well known company?
So are the presses in the links Chinese?? I thought LoveCut were a well known company?
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