If you had $1,000 to spend which heat press would you buy?

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spore

Discussion Starter · Aug 24, 2010

Which heat press would you buy? I only make t-shirts and want to upgrade. Thanks!

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selanac

· #2 · Aug 24, 2010

I would look in the Classified section of this forum.

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stix

· #3 · Aug 25, 2010

I would look on craigslist.

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Twanabee

· #4 · Aug 25, 2010

I'd go on vacation right now.

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spore

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 25, 2010

I'm looking for a new press, and a fresh start.

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proworlded

· #6 · Aug 25, 2010

spore said:
Which heat press would you buy? I only make t-shirts and want to upgrade. Thanks!

I would recommend the Maxx 16x20. It's a quality workhorse that will last for many, many years.

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spore

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 25, 2010

proworlded said:
I would recommend the Maxx 16x20. It's a quality workhorse that will last for many, many years.

I currently use a 15x15 hix press, and normally print on 8.5 x 11 paper. Is there any advantage to using a 16x20 ?

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The 16x20 will comfortably accommodate such things as athletic garments for lettering and numbers, etc. If you do not see any need for a larger machine than I would suggest saving your money and going with the 15x15.

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tla1217

· #9 · Aug 25, 2010

spore said:
I currently use a 15x15 hix press, and normally print on 8.5 x 11 paper. Is there any advantage to using a 16x20 ?

I bought my 15x15 press from Pro World and there is a video on their site to show you how to press larger designs with this size press. It just adds an extra step. It also takes up less space.

I love my press but I think If I were in the market for a new one, the only thing that I would do differently would be to get one with a pressure gauge.

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spore

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 25, 2010

tla1217 said:
I bought my 15x15 press from Pro World.
I love my press but I think If I were in the market for a new one, the only thing that I would do differently would be to get one with a pressure gauge.

Hmmm, so a Hotronix might be a better purchase. They both look nice, If I can come up with the money, I might splurge.

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selanac

· #11 · Aug 25, 2010

Good idea.

I wouldn't over look a used one if it's in great shape. You can tell by how worn it is.

Some people sell cause they don't want to be in the business anymore. If you bought a good used one you can save and buy additional items.

Also, I believe Proworld sells many different brands/models.

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HippieGuy

· #12 · Sep 9, 2010

Scrape another $300 and get a Hotronix 16x20..auto open and digital gauges.

Life could not be easier

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selanac

· #13 · Sep 10, 2010

I would have to agree with Hippy Guy. I'm sure Proworld sells a press Hippy Guy Suggested.

As we get older, many people get the auto open to save on your shoulder pain, lol.

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