Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 12, 2008 Okay, so i'm cheap, but has anyone built their own heat press?, i see, hundreds of new ones on sale here and on ebay everyday, but I always love the felling of building my own stuff, like the big squeegees n such, so has anyone built one if so, where do you get the parts for such a project ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 12, 2008 Okay, so i'm cheap, but has anyone built their own heat press?, i see, hundreds of new ones on sale here and on ebay everyday, but I always love the felling of building my own stuff, like the big squeegees n such, so has anyone built one if so, where do you get the parts for such a project ? yes,it is. I built one about a year ago for $50 or so in supplies and it worked great. Gave it to my brother. He says it still works great. You need to be pretty handy with tools....not a Norm Abram but able to cut straight and true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted November 13, 2008 i started to borrow this guys design when i found an older commercial heat press for cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380065050618 bb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 13, 2008 i started to borrow this guys design when i found an older commercial heat press for cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=380065050618 bb lol that's the same one I used to go by. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted November 13, 2008 here is my drawing if you are interested. heat press frame.SBD heat press frame.SBD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 5 Posted November 13, 2008 I have on of those pancake griddles but its tough cause it has a curve in the center I know you can put more pressure on it but it still was inconsistent. If I didn't buy a new press I would've tried the oven trick that was posted on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 I don't have any software for the SBD file format to open your file anyone got it in another extension, John I picked up a presto grill for 17 bucks, wife bout died, when i broke out the die grinder and cut the lip off of it, lol, Got a buddy who owns a carpet store, so I got the pad for free, lol, now i will get the wood tommorrow and get to work maybe, got my mind on the Deer season rifle opener this weekend, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 13, 2008 let us know,and post pics! You could have left the lip on,as long as the pad area was smaller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stunad, jr. Posted November 13, 2008 i made a small hot stamper out of 2 mr. coffees, some aluminum and an old drill press. was able to print about 10 key tags until I nearly burnt the house down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted November 13, 2008 here try this bb heat press frame.pdf heat press frame.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks CUT, That will work and give me a general layout ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cutme 5 Posted November 13, 2008 i did not get to finish it, but i was close. bb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Okay it aint pretty, but its oak and birch and built to last, now I wanna make a bigger one, lol http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc251/educated_rage/DSCN0631.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted November 13, 2008 damn! ur good. lol sorry couldn't resist saying that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Lol, and they only sent me a sample of gray thermo flex, what is a good transfer paper for dark, inkjet prints?, I have an epson R220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 13, 2008 Bravo!!! Now we all know that it can be done and pics to prove it! And doesn't it feel good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted November 13, 2008 I'm glad you made one, BUT I would be scared to death to press shirts and sell them using it. Wash that shirt a few times and see if the vinyl stays on good. Not saying it won't, but that would be the test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BannerJohn 1,324 Posted November 13, 2008 yeah,let us know. I still have a few shirts I did with my home-made one and I reckon maybe 20 or so washings with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted November 13, 2008 check this place out for all ur answers on dark transfer paper, as a matter of fact any paper: http://www.t-shirtforums.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted November 13, 2008 What a neat idea PRO!!! Thanks for posting pics and a finished shirt using your new 'heat press'!! way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 now i wanna build a bigger one for doing pant legs on jogging pants n such....now for some revisions to the design...lol, I wonder if I can fabricate a hat platen.....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ms_sign 5 Posted November 13, 2008 Okay it aint pretty, but its oak and birch and built to last, now I wanna make a bigger one, lol http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc251/educated_rage/DSCN0631.jpg[/img] Hey Primal, will you share the WG Harley skull in the background of this pic. I have a guy bugging me for one. For the press, I like it. Show it to George Forman, make milions Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted November 13, 2008 Hey PRO how do you lock that down and adjust pressure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Primal Rage Outdoors 0 Posted November 13, 2008 Here is the skull, Jen, I have six adjustment screws on the top of the platen for different material thickness, and i use good ole' American male muscle to put the pressure to it, lol, this is my yugo Model, I'm Drawing up a Cadillace version in AutoCad now, lol pr skull.eps pr skull.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks for letting me know how you adjust pressure...I had to laugh at: "American male muscle" I'm glad it's working for ya....still such a neat idea!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
