Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 11, 2014 15x15 with over the center pressure adjustment like the expensive models and if you buy direct a 2 yr warranty $259 shippedhttp://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 11, 2014 Does that one pop up when its done heating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 11, 2014 no not auto open - if you are going to put the money into auto open then go for a swinger so you aren't working under the hot platen - they aren't auto open either unless you go air but burn your knuckles a few times you will want one. I just posted the one with 2 yr warranty and over the center pressure adjustment that is more desireable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 11, 2014 Cool I never heard of that site. have you purchased them them before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 11, 2014 that is where I got my first heat press- that exact one - after a year I started doing sublimation and found out it had a problem with the third digit on the display - had a replacement in 2 days so I was impressed with customer service 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks giys. I ordered the vinyl and press dakota posted. Do I need to put something between the shirts and press when making them? Like protect them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcextreme 475 Posted May 13, 2014 A teflon sheet or parchment paper i think. I have the teflon sheet from uscutter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 13, 2014 they also have the best price on the teflon sheet - see if you can add it to your order. teflon will finish with a slight gloss and parchment will finish with more of a dull finish to achieve the look you are after Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted May 13, 2014 <3 my swing away wish i would of gotten it sooner! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 13, 2014 Wish i had asked sooner lol my order done shipped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 14, 2014 that is where I got my first heat press- that exact one - after a year I started doing sublimation and found out it had a problem with the third digit on the display - had a replacement in 2 days so I was impressed with customer service And that broken timer is now in use on my shirt dryer for screen print. A big thanks to Dakota for being as big a packrat as me and still having it when I needed 1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 14, 2014 Do you guys pre wash you shirts before you apply the vinyl? I heard you should but imo that removes the new. Also how do you guys explain the sizes online? I dont want customers complaining it wasnt sized as descibed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 14, 2014 Do you guys pre wash you shirts before you apply the vinyl? I heard you should but imo that removes the new. Never Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 15, 2014 Extra work for no reason. Never prewashed a shirt and I agree it takes away the impression of new and also removes the centerline crease which I use for alignment when screen printing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks guys! Can I still make the shirts without a teflon sheet or antyhing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks guys! Can I still make the shirts without a teflon sheet or antyhing? Yes - parchment paper works well as does butcher's paper. However, the paper wrinkles fairly quickly and gets dirty and needs to be discarded. Teflon sheets stay flat and can be wiped clean when necessary. I picked up three 16x20" teflon sheets off of ebay a couple of years ago for under $20 including shipping. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 16, 2014 Ok... got my starter Vinyl today black and white , got 45 tshirts on the way along with my press. Im almost ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted May 16, 2014 Yes - parchment paper works well as does butcher's paper. However, the paper wrinkles fairly quickly and gets dirty and needs to be discarded. Teflon sheets stay flat and can be wiped clean when necessary. I picked up three 16x20" teflon sheets off of ebay a couple of years ago for under $20 including shipping. I had about as much trouble with my teflon developing wrinkles as anything. Maybe I need a better storage spot but my teflon sheet ended up with a lot of small wrinkles that you can see in some colors so I ended up punching holes in the edge and using it for a lower platen cover on my back-up press and just use either parchment paper from the kitchen or Kraft paper I bought from Stahls when I first started up. It lasts a long time and works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 16, 2014 You can but I prefer teflon for the added safety measure and it's not expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 16, 2014 How long do you heat the easy weed vinyl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 16, 2014 Everybody has their own system but I do 20 seconds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JessXEmoji 46 Posted May 16, 2014 Ok I'll prob have to see what works for me and ther shirts I use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylesmash 36 Posted May 16, 2014 <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="gcextreme" data-cid="358033" data-time="1399723788"><p> Lol ur going overkill.<br /> <br /> Free box...black magic marker to write the address onto the box and maybe $5-8 to ship...lol<br /> <br /> Yes i normally charge shipping too.<br /> <br /> <br /> If you're counting the cost of tape then ur just silly.<br /> And if u are paying for boxes cuz u dont know where to get free boxes then ur retarded.</p></blockquote> I factor in the cost of tape. I send out 75 to 100 packages a day. If I didn't factor in Everything that I paid for , I would never know how much money I'm making. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites