Capt'n Morgan

Mac & KYSIGN are correct, The best protection would be a UPS as you are Isolating the A/C circuit. In a UPS the AC voltage is charging a bank of batteries which are DC, The batteries are then isolated from the A/C voltage, it produces the AC voltage from DC through a rectifier circuit that is the safest most economical way to protect your equipment. I worked 20 years at my County as Jail Maintenance Supervisor. It's pretty important that those 400 plus inmates of my County's finest, stay locked up in their cells. We had over 250 cameras, 32 DVR's, Racks and racks of PLC's that control door locks and all kinds of communications equipment that needed protection. We had a Cummings Generator that would supply backup for more than 6,000 amps of current. For that moment until the generator was up to speed the emergency panels (electronics and vital equipment including electronics) were backed up by a huge UPS with a bank of 24 12 volt commercial batteries. Over those 20 years we took some major hits and never once did we loose our electronics. Nothing is 100% but a UPS is the closest your going to get. I am putting my small shop together now, and I am thinking a few searches On the internet today for a UPS may be in order not for the back up capability but for the surge protection.

Good Info! I Really like this place. learn so much by just reading.... What's that they say? Readers are leaders..

As I am just getting into this, I see the need to keep the shop organized to stay productive and to keep product stored properly. I have looked online and at stores and didn't like the type of vinyl storage racks I seen for my application. I decided to go with adjustable shelf brackets.I utilized a room in my basement that we no longer use for this purpose. I used 2" pvc pipe and cut a slit in the bottom of the pipe to fit over the shelf bracket. This serves two purposes it keeps the shelf brackets aligned and spread apart, and keeps the pvc from rolling thus keeping the rolls of Vinyl in place and coming in contact with each other. On this small wall section I should be able to get 50 to 60 rolls of Vinyl in this area. More if I were to use 16" shelf brackets these are 12" shown. holding 1: and 24" rolls. Here is what it looks like. Tell me what you think.

Jay, I would say having that much 651 in stock wouldn't be considered a problem! This is all a new endeavor for me and my wife, I appreciate every ones help and input. I have learned a bunch in the past few weeks and am enjoying setting up my shop and inventory. Thank goodness I am not having to make a living doing this at the moment. I can appreciate all of you business owners. I speak from experience as I was in business for 10 years as I am a licensed HVAC Mechanical Contractor for 32 years. It takes a special person who has the dedication and determination to get their arse out of bed everyday and make a living for themselves and their family. I decided to switch hats and took that determination and went to work in 1991 for my local County. ( I tell people I went and got a real job!) I retire in 4 months and 10 days but who's Counting.

Thanks for all your inputs! you are all correct never thought of getting rolls in and out. Well as Mack says that's the beauty of adjustable racks. Keep in mind I am just starting out and don't want to plunge into a bunch of colors I wont use. I figured I will get larger 50 Yard rolls down the road. I lost 3 shelf's spacing them out but that's okay, so presently the right row of shelf's will have all 10 yard vinyl enough for 24 types. On the end of rolls I will install caps as shown. I will have the color of these rolls on the caps. there will also be a product code as shown on the side of the roll. The left hand row will have 6 shelf's enough space for 12 50 yard rolls. As you can see now they are easily removed. So what ya think now? By the way, Jay that's a nice setup and some serious Vinyl.

Hey I am looking at Ideas for Shop Layout. If you folks have any Pictures of your shops please post to give me Ideas! Thanks

WoW! those are some pretty BIG tables you guys got! So far all I have a 3' X 7' table but we are only working with 24" vinyl and I dont think we will be doing any large banners and stuff.

Thanx Mz. Skeeter that helps a bunch.

Howdy, I have been putting my shop together and was fixing to build a rack for my vinyl I will be using I need the size of the vinyl inside tube ID and Outside OD of vinyl roll say10 yards and 50 yards. This will give me a good idea on the dimensions on what I need to make a storage rack for the Vinyl. Thanks

You are one lucky bas%ta+d! Good 4 You! I'm glad someone picked up a deal, if there wasn't bad luck I would have no luck at all!

Dakota, The Oven I have is a Convection Oven Stainless Steel Kitchen Aid with smooth top electric which lays over our countertops when I designed and put in this new kitchen back in 2006. I don't think I'm going to pull out an oven that fits perfectly well and spend an unneeded $1439.10 and piss off the wife. Id rather spend 69.00 plus my use my10% off Walmart Lifetime discount card (she worked there 20 yrs and retired) and I can mount it to wall over my workspace and not sacrifice table countertop space.

Id like to see it but the Pictures went Bye Bye

Thanks Sue for the feedback and reinforcement. I pulled the trigger last night on Flee Bay and got v7.0 for 98.00 something. I have Photoshop 6.0 and a ton of elements so that will cover me there. I wouldn't mind getting the full version of Flexi sometime but need to get busy and learn Corel first. Ill be ordering the cutter this week and a Heat press. Thanks again!

Jaybird whats up with the Gobbly Gook?

Thanks WG I will see if I can get those freebies. I'd slam you a like, but I'm Fresh out.

Thanks I just pulled the Trigger on version X7 for 98.00 bucks did I mention I was a student? The student of life that is. These aren't Grey hairs their MILE MARKERS! Which proves I am smarter than the average Bear! Really! you get no likes for that one.

Fantastic!

Pretty cool brother! Showed the Wife and she said something like YOU GUYS THATS ALL YOU THINK ABOUT! Gee ya think!

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate your help. I will get at least a 15X15 Swing Press in a SunIE. Later down the road I will try and catch a deal on a more professional model. On the Mug deal Yep looks like Cactus wraps are the way to go! I will order some and looks like a Hamilton Beach Convection oven will be in order. Heck if I get hungry while making Mugs I can always throw in some beans & bacon and have lunch!

Jay I am in S/W Michigan

Well I went back to their sight and found this Swing Away which is 15X12 (is that big enough) but they also have a 15X18 Swing Away Listed but when I click the link it doesn't open up. I can see where a Swing Away would be nice to get a birds eye view and line things up better. The Swing Away is Still gives good center pressure w adjustment correct? Thanks

Hey WILD GOOSE

Dakota, Yep that Fusion is quite the press...... But Looks like Im gonna hafta "STAND DOWN" I can get about 5 of the SunIE presses for the cost of that one, I have searched and found several posts and discussion where everyone (you included) have directed people twords these SunIE presses. I went to their website and found these two pictured below with links. Which one of them would you recommend? Most everyone in those posts I read agrees the 16X20 is the way to go over the 15X15. Also do they sell good coffee mug presses? If so which one? Thanks brother.

Thanks Dakota, I have sacrificed my entire life, While a lot of people frittered away their cash, and purchased new cars every year Ole Duke Purchased used and drove them 10 + years. And stayed home or went cheapo and didn't go on elaborate vacations. Not too many people can retire at 57. That Dave Rambsy Guy......... He musta took lessons from me.... Cause Iv'e been doing his techniques for 30+ years. If it wasn't for that.... Id be buying a Chinese bargin brand outfit. Again Thanks To all of you for helping me make the correct decision you guys are the Best!