StayHungryFL 12 Posted May 26, 2018 So, I ordered some extra teflon sheets, and heat tape to tape a sheet to the bottom platen. The silicone pad sure makes it difficult to slide garments into place. Anyone have any experience with this? Any reason why this won't work? I can't see spending $40 on a platen cover when I can spend $15 on 3 teflon sheets and tape. lol. I have done several shirts already and it seems to be holding up just fine so far... I may do it to the top as well as I keep forgetting to put on a teflon cover sheet when I'm in a rush. Sometimes the carrier sticks a bit and pulls up. Need to learn to SLOW DOWN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julian keller 20 Posted May 26, 2018 LOL! I did the same thing with the same thought as you. it helps a lot more that I can say. I have a local seamstress that is willing to put the stretch ends on for $10 so I am still coming out cheaper. Look on AMZ as I spent $9 for 3 large sheets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayHungryFL 12 Posted May 26, 2018 so far so good...I need to fix the corners, they get in the way...I should have folded them on the inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayHungryFL 12 Posted May 26, 2018 I do NOT like the clamshell since I have very large hands & arms. I burnt myself 100 times literally! My wife gave me this glove that I stretched out to fit. lol. Now if I have to adjust the design before I press I save the top of my hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 26, 2018 I used to use strong magnets to hold the teflon on the top platen - then got the hotronix with the teflon covers and love it. if you do sublimation make sure you get some butcher paper to change between presses as the ink outgasses and attaches to anything near by including teflon and then re sublimates on a later press 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StayHungryFL 12 Posted May 26, 2018 I am DEFINITELY looking into upgrading my press if this keeps building as it has. I had to start somewhere I guess...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 26, 2018 46 minutes ago, StayHungryFL said: I am DEFINITELY looking into upgrading my press if this keeps building as it has. I had to start somewhere I guess...lol we all did - heck I started with a $250 sunie press before moving onto several hotronix and a knight - I used to find deals on hotronix swingers that would only go to the "Hello" screen and freeze there = after getting a bargain would fix them 2 years of vocational electronics training has paid dividends 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites