My setup

nice .

ocuriel said:

ALRIGHT!! FIRST POST IN NEW SECTION!!!

i dont have any questions or anything so i thought i'd list my lil garage setup

4-color 1 station table top press
table top UV exposure unit
18x18 flash dryer
18x18 heatpress

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Sweet. I just got a 4color 1 station rom Ryonet.
I haven't gotten the flash dryer yet or exposer unit. My friend esposes my screens for now, since I just got my equipment.
I have a 15x15 and a 16x20 heat press
Hp 1220 large format printer and a epson 1400 large format printer

dynamicdesynz said:

Sweet. I just got a 4color 1 station rom Ryonet.
I haven't gotten the flash dryer yet or exposer unit. My friend esposes my screens for now, since I just got my equipment.
I have a 15x15 and a 16x20 heat press
Hp 1220 large format printer and a epson 1400 large format printer

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nice thats what i got when i started out
i got the package from them

I havn't used it yet because Im waiting to get the rest of my equipment. Do you like it? Was it limiting?
I am using my friends 6 4 color 4 station and it is awesome.

well i upgraded but it was pretty good i stll have it and use it some times. yeah cus u can only us 4 colors and u only get on arm so its gonna take long to get done with ur run

pukingdeserthobo said:

well i upgraded but it was pretty good i stll have it and use it some times. yeah cus u can only us 4 colors and u only get on arm so its gonna take long to get done with ur run

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I plan on upgrading to a 4-4 with micro soon. Just taking it 1 step at a time. I really want to do cover all designs (full shirt), so I will be trying to upgrade my december.

oh wouldn't it haven been better to just waited?
but yeah that press is pretty good to start off micros are the way to go when upgrading
havent i talked to u before seen ur myspace, u made some obama shirts?( sorry about it being off topic)

pukingdeserthobo said:

oh wouldn't it haven been better to just waited?
but yeah that press is pretty good to start off micros are the way to go when upgrading
havent i talked to u before seen ur myspace, u made some obama shirts?( sorry about it being off topic)

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I agree about waiting. I had to get it though. Yes we have spoken before. You have a good memory. I hope that all is good with you.

I started with a 1-color tabletop press and flash from Ryonet, Then upgraded to a 4/2 table top and built an exposure unit.

Then...someone GAVE me an old 6/4 Hopkins press which I restored. I just bought the Hopkins 'Low Rider' conveyor dryer (which is awesome) to go along with everything and I'm crankin' out tees like a madman now! Garage setups are where it's at.

dynamicdesynz said:

I plan on upgrading to a 4-4 with micro soon. Just taking it 1 step at a time. I really want to do cover all designs (full shirt), so I will be trying to upgrade my december.

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Just remeber your screen size for an all over print is big and will probably limit you to a 2 color design. I have an 8 /4 press and can only do 4 color all over prints due to screen size. I started on the Ryonet 4/2 tabletop and quickly(3months) abandoned that due to poor registration and loss of registration during production issues. was going to do the Hopkins 6/4 but decided to spend the little extra for the 8/4. Best decision I have made so far when it comes to equipment.

Anyway enjoy your presses and good luck with the biz!

Locklear said:

I started with a 1-color tabletop press and flash from Ryonet, Then upgraded to a 4/2 table top and built an exposure unit.

Then...someone GAVE me an old 6/4 Hopkins press which I restored. I just bought the Hopkins 'Low Rider' conveyor dryer (which is awesome) to go along with everything and I'm crankin' out tees like a madman now! Garage setups are where it's at.

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Sweet, I will be getting mines in the near future. It it very profitable for you now? Where do you find the best palce is for getting blank shirts?

It is becoming more and more profitable by the day. I get blanks either locally (to save on shipping) or from TSCapparel.com ...or go directly to American Apparel, Alternative etc. for their stuff.

Locklear said:

It is becoming more and more profitable by the day. I get blanks either locally (to save on shipping) or from TSCapparel.com ...or go directly to American Apparel, Alternative etc. for their stuff.

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Thanks, did it take you long to get the hang of using your press

Not really...I started working at a commercial print shop about a year ago. That was my first time to use a 'professional' press only having previous experience on a 4/2 table top. The larger press was much smoother and did everything I'd wished the tabletop would do...plus micro registration kicks booty.

That has to rock. A guy is selling his entire set up for $4500. Screenprinting equipment
I am really thinking about making the purchase. He lives about 45 minutes away. If you can, tell me what you think. Thanks

Looks pretty decent. Only problems I could see you running into are...

1- the 24" x 24" exp. unit could end up being limiting depending on the sizes of screens you plan on using (I regularly burn & print with 23" x 31" screens)

2- the black body 'lil buddy' dryer - I was looking into buying one of these myself but determined that it would have served my immediate needs, but I would probably have outgrown it within a year. however, he's only asking less than half of what they cost new.

...if possible see if you can get a hands on demo or something to see how everything is working. good luck!

dynamicdesynz said:

That has to rock. A guy is selling his entire set up for $4500. Screenprinting equipment
I am really thinking about making the purchase. He lives about 45 minutes away. If you can, tell me what you think. Thanks

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With a four color press, you're (usually) limited to three colors if you're using dark garments. The minimum should really be 6 colors in my opinion.. That way you're not as limited.

Does that press have micros? If not, the value of this "deal" goes down significantly. Keep looking through craigslist and you can find some great deals.

I use crazedlist.org to search a lot of different craigslist cities @ once btw..

thanks. It does have micro, and that's the main reason I was interested. I would really like a 6 color though.