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Can someone explain the advantage of getting one with temperature control and why it would be important? Also, I'm considering 16 x 16 or 18 x 18. I plan to use it for curing as well as flashing since I'm new and can't afford a conveyor dryer yet. From all the posts everywhere, I'm thinking going IR is pretty important, but I'm now stuck on size (not sure I'll go bigger than 16 x 16 on my designs) and temperature control.

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superD70
get the 18x18 if you can afford it, the temp control is nice also if you plan on printing on nylon or other low melting point items.

the vastex F-Flash from advanced screen technologies is probably the best deal going right now for one with both the larger size & temp control, their customer service is great also.
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The bigger the better!!!!!
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superD70 said:
get the 18x18 if you can afford it, the temp control is nice also if you plan on printing on nylon or other low melting point items.

the vastex F-Flash from advanced screen technologies is probably the best deal going right now for one with both the larger size & temp control, their customer service is great also.
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Do I purchase direct from them or is there a reseller that offers a better price?
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Screen Printing Supply, Ink, and Equipment Store

they are in the vendor list right to the left of your message
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Great advice, I ordered the vastex.

Curing question... Can I cure my shirts directly on the press station or do I need to move them off the press before curing?
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You could cure your shirts directly on the press but it would be best to cure your shirts off press. Just remember that if you are curing on press, can can't print while it is doing that. If you have wooden pallets, all the extra heat could possibly cause them to warp over time.
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jmorrison0722 said:
Can someone explain the advantage of getting one with temperature control and why it would be important? Also, I'm considering 16 x 16 or 18 x 18. I plan to use it for curing as well as flashing since I'm new and can't afford a conveyor dryer yet. From all the posts everywhere, I'm thinking going IR is pretty important, but I'm now stuck on size (not sure I'll go bigger than 16 x 16 on my designs) and temperature control.

Thanks!
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You should buy an 18" x 18" at a minimum. Here is more information and the Rotary Pallet idea as well

F-FLASH - Entry Level Flash Cure Unit

If you need more information you can PM me.
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screeningdude said:
You should buy an 18" x 18" at a minimum. Here is more information and the Rotary Pallet idea as well

F-FLASH - Entry Level Flash Cure Unit

If you need more information you can PM me.
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Thanks for the feedback... I ordered the 18 x 18 with temperature control. Very exciting. Thanks!
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