SCRWDRVR 0 Posted June 14, 2009 I'm looking into getting a heat press for shirts and noticed I could get a 6 in 1 press since I'm a little limited on space. Anybody have one or have any recommendations ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 14, 2009 I bought a 6 in 1 from E-Bay before USCutter started selling them . I have not used it alot , but am glad I bought it . It is a 12" X 15" . I would like to get a bigger press , but for the money the 6 in 1 lets 1 find out if it is a fad or not . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade 2 Posted June 14, 2009 I would recommend you get a 15x15 or larger. If you can't swing the cost of a brand name new one, then there is nothing wrong with getting a good brand name used one. I recommend Hix, Mighty, Stahls, Hotronix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99v8miata 3 Posted June 14, 2009 I just got my 6 in 1 from US Cutter a few weeks back. I do like it a lot because for the price I can make several different products. The downfall is that it is only 12"X15". I found that most of my work is going to be shirts so I will be buying a 16"X20" press in the near future. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRWDRVR 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks for the info, I just got my 6 in 1 from US Cutter a few weeks back. I do like it a lot because for the price I can make several different products. The downfall is that it is only 12"X15". I found that most of my work is going to be shirts so I will be buying a 16"X20" press in the near future. Dave I take it the 12x15 isnt big enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
99v8miata 3 Posted June 14, 2009 It is if you just want to do simple transfers. I want to be able to lay the shirt on the press and have most of the shirt on the press. Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 14, 2009 too small , but better than nothing & how much you want to spend effects that . Like anything , if it is paying for itself , it does not matter what it costs ( as long as the market does not disappear ) , but if hobby type , the cheap 6 -1 is a great start . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRWDRVR 0 Posted June 14, 2009 Thanks guys, I think I'll put out the few extra bucks and go with the 6 in 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted June 15, 2009 I have had the 6 in 1 for about 4 months now. I like it for shirt Transfers, other than what several have said about the 12", But I have not had much call for anything larger than 12" high. But the flat platen for Shirts i love. The Hat press on the other hand is not exactly up to what i would call a perfect solution. If you only plan on pressing soft fronted, 5 panel hats, like standard foam front baseball caps or may visors. It will probably suffice. If you want to do 6 panel structured faced hats that have some reinforcement in the cap then your not going to like the results. The platen for the hats is not designed for those type of caps. The Curvature of the hats does not match the platen and you can't stretch them enough to get a good press. It creases them very badly. Also where the hat press sets on the base, it is only about 3" tall (most regular hat presses are 6" plus) and there is no provision to hold the back of the hat down, so you almost have to have a second pair of hands to do hats. I will be investing in a dedicated hat press as soon as I get a couple more jobs done. The shirt press has bade me enough money to pay for itself and reinvest in some better equipment, so from that standpoint it's ok. I still haven;t tried the plate presses or the mug press yet, so i can't comment on them. Good Luck Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRWDRVR 0 Posted June 15, 2009 Thanks for the info, I take it then that the dedicated hat presses have no trouble with the 6 panel hats? That add the thinking now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarconastic 29 Posted June 15, 2009 Most of the good ones appear to have 2 platens options that are sized for the different hats. I am hoping that's the ticket to my problem. I have not been able to locate a different platen for the 6-in-1 so It's basically worthless for the hats I want to do. I don't want flimsy little league style hats, I want structured long wearing hats. But I may one day get a jobt hat it works well for. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRWDRVR 0 Posted June 15, 2009 ok thanks, I think I'll have to really think this out. Thanks a lot for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted June 15, 2009 Do yourself a favor and order a good named brand heat press and hat press. You won't be sorry if you plan on doing this for income. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon_Davis 1 Posted June 24, 2009 I can't agree more .... Name brand heat press... Hot Tronix! -BD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViciousVinyl 0 Posted July 18, 2009 I have both a 12"x15" 6-in-1 Press and a SunIE 16"x20". I use the 20" a lot more because it's a clamshell with easier pressure adjustments and the other is a swing. Another reason I use it more is that I have more room to work and it's a lot easier to line up everything. I payed $450 for the 6-in-1 and $399 for the 20". My 6 has a hat press but being a swing press it's pretty difficult to get your image set and then press at a decent pressure without moving the graphic. I have some heat transfer tape that I use but I'm still thinking about getting a clamshell hat press if the demand for doing hats starts picking up. Both presses seem to work well in my opinion but the ease of use and large work area have won me over on the SunIE (which is actually a SeikiTech I believe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCRWDRVR 0 Posted July 18, 2009 Thanks everyone, I think I'm just going to save up a little more cash and invest in separate presses. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
