[Mikey9863]

Just new here. have never done anything like this before..... all advice appreciated regarding machines and equipment...

hope to start up with t shirts and eventually vinyl signs

How should I proceed?

 

[BrianHahn]

Sounds like you will need a vinyl cutter for doing signs and a heat press.
A vinyl cutter will also allow you to do heat press vinyl.
Are you looking to do sublimation transfers or just heat press vinyl?

 

[Mikey9863]

heat transfer to begin with then dye sub.....

what would be the best equipment?

 

[BrianHahn]

Probably a 24" Contour unit or a Servo unit would be all you need for a vinyl cutter. Perhaps a Saga?
For the heat press, GeoKnight or Stahls' would be the way to go. If you can't afford one of these then get another press that can be upgraded to a GeoKnight or Stahls' later when you are ready.