7becker7 2 Posted July 8, 2014 Found ths heat press on my local craigslist. Im interested in buying one so your input is appreciated. They dont kno wwhat brand it is And it comes with a few attachements. Looks like a mug press and something else. What do you think is a fair price? Thanks, Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 8, 2014 Heat Press may be the chinese brand. I have 2 different presses that just say heat press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted July 8, 2014 It's one of those X-in-1 designs, you can see the plate and mug adapters in the box. Generally speaking, those aren't as good as a stand alone flat press, but if it's cheap enough and you can afford to gamble, it might be worth it. You'll definitely want a pyrometer or an IR thermometer to double check temps before you press anything. You'll probably also want to invest in some Hot Melt cleaner once you've seen the platens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 9, 2014 Ahh okay. I knew it looked similiar to what Ive seen on ebay but wasnt sure. They have $200 on it :/ They said its a few years old but barely used. hmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted July 9, 2014 You can get a brand new 15x15 clamshell from Sunie for $235 with free shipping. You'll also get a warranty. You won't get the mug press or the plate, but a) I don't know anyone who presses plates and I don't know anyone who is really satisfied with one of those add-on mug presses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted July 9, 2014 I want to press plates I wish they sold the plate adaptor alone mine has the same hook up as a X-l. That be something to get into tht nobody really does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo2u 32 Posted July 9, 2014 It has very similar hardware and castings to the HPN hat press I bought recently. I'll say this about mine..............It needs a lot of re-engineering. It's very sloppy where it swivels and whoever welded it together was either coming of a three day crack binge or had no clue what the terms plumb, square and level mean.. But it was cheap and all I plan to do with it are t-shirt sleeves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 9, 2014 I used my cheap clamshell to make money for a cheap swing away which paid for the hotronix I have now. It'll make you money but you get what you pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OWJones 1,981 Posted July 9, 2014 I want to press plates I wish they sold the plate adaptor alone mine has the same hook up as a X-l. That be something to get into tht nobody really does. You can buy plate pucks from Conde that let you press plates in your normal flat press - http://www.dyetrans.com/item.php?item_no=PUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 9, 2014 generally a press that does everything does none of them well . . . and that one looks a little unloved on top of that - so go cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 9, 2014 Yeah I'm going to pass on this hah. I found another gal selling a 9x12 jet press that looks to be in prime condition. Smaller than I wanted to start out on but we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 9, 2014 What is your budget and where are you located. May be somebody on here with a press sitting that they'd turn loose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 10, 2014 What is your budget and where are you located. May be somebody on here with a press sitting that they'd turn loose. Thanks, Central Wisconsin but can travel outside of that some. Didnt want to push $200 just starting out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted July 10, 2014 Someone may have something collecting dust that they'd be willing to turn loose. I have one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-15-X-15-Digital-T-Shirt-Heat-Transfer-Press-Sublimation-Machine-Swing-Away-/390853363792?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b00ad0850 that is a little over a year old that I'd turn loose for $200 shipped. Only reason I stopped using it is because I bought a couple hotronix swingers. If anybody local wanted this I'd take $125 out the door but shipping always runs the price up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 10, 2014 I'll keep ya in mind! What kind of Knight is this? They want 200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 10, 2014 I'll keep ya in mind!What kind of Knight is this? They want 200 snag it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MokiDesigns 20 Posted July 10, 2014 Old school swing away? Platen is small, but how cool is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 11, 2014 Trying! asked them some questions and I want to know what plate size that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted July 11, 2014 I'll keep ya in mind!What kind of Knight is this? They want 200 just seen this one on ebay - check and make sure the handle is there - it sure doesn't look like it in the other pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7becker7 2 Posted July 11, 2014 Yeah they havent replied to me yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
