[WANTED] Used Auto - Bottom of the Barrel

[jvanick]

IMHO the biggest shortcoming of the Javelin is learning how to print with the v squeegees. ..

I can register a 6 color job in no longer than 30 to 40 minutes tops... many times it's 10 to 15 minutes. ..

The screen holders definitely have a bit of flex, however once you understand what's going on with them and maybe upgrade to the newer style rear hang down holders,  life gets a lot better.

As far as maintenance goes, it's very easy to maintain,  and easy to understand how to work on it.

One huge bonus (some may disagree) is the ability to get a flashback which allows for in head flashing.

Now that we've got one, we've been using it day in day out to just run the press around once on the quick 1 color pfp jobs.

[TCT]

Here is a Rototex....

http://peoria.craigslist.org/bfs/4525513131.html

[IntegrityShirts]

Here is a Rototex....

[url=http://peoria.craigslist.org/bfs/4525513131.html]http://peoria.craigslist.org/bfs/4525513131.html[/URL]

Hey, I was just going to post that!

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bfs/4540471259.html

Another one in SC even cheaper:
http://greenville.craigslist.org/bfs/4537323672.html

[TCT]

$2,500 you are speaking more to the OP needs now! Nice find.

[IntegrityShirts]

Yeah I have no knowledge of those American style printers, how well they register, or how fast they can run. In the video it looks like it indexes slower than molasses, but I doubt it was maxed out. All electric, standard squeegee/floods, decent image area. Probably no stroke length adjustments.

[Frog]

In summary, I would like:
-ANY automatic press ( colors/brand/age are less important than it pulling a squeegee and holding acceptable registration)
-within 10-12 hours of central Texas
-$5k or less

So, how long is that particular drive?

Years ago, when I pulled on an American Multiprinter, I don't remember a lot of mid-run registration issues besides the screen that had just whacked a careless worker.

[mimosatexas]

based on the fact that it is all electric and half my budget and seems to work very similarly to my ancient cameo (which I know like the back of my hand), I'm thinking that one in SC is a winner right now.  That's about a 17 hour drive for me, and I'm not 100% sure what the best way to get there and back with it would be (maybe a Uhaul style truck?).  Once I figure that out and if it's still available, I will probably go for that unless I can find a similar deal closer.

Seriously, I can't thank y'all enough for all the info and help!  If anyone does come across a better deal close to Austin in the next few weeks, please let me know!

[ericheartsu]

based on the fact that it is all electric and half my budget and seems to work very similarly to my ancient cameo (which I know like the back of my hand), I'm thinking that one in SC is a winner right now.  That's about a 17 hour drive for me, and I'm not 100% sure what the best way to get there and back with it would be (maybe a Uhaul style truck?).  Once I figure that out and if it's still available, I will probably go for that unless I can find a similar deal closer.

Seriously, I can't thank y'all enough for all the info and help!  If anyone does come across a better deal close to Austin in the next few weeks, please let me know!

All the american style machines are WAYYYYYYYY Heavier. Built like tanks

[jvanick]

you might want to look into renting a penske or something like that that has a liftgate....  of course I brought my press back on a construction trailer.. that was a fun experience doing it with a pallet jack, come-along, and some straps:




trying to load/unload a press onto a uhaul truck would NOT be fun.


-J

[ericheartsu]

This is how we've moved almost every piece of equipment in our shop. Not fun.

[blue moon]

trailer you rent by day, truck will cost you per mile and is too expensive. get a trailer!

pierre

[sqslabs]

of course I brought my press back on a construction trailer.. that was a fun experience doing it with a pallet jack, come-along, and some straps:

I did the exact same thing with my Javelin.  Drove it from Tennessee to Fort Lauderdale, ripped 5-6 tarps to shreds in the process, got rained on (and almost cried), took naps in the car, etc.  It was one hell of an experience, and one I'll never forget.

[mimosatexas]

I actually already have an 18 foot flatbed trailer, but I didn't know if having the press exposed to the elements (even with tarping) was advisable.  I guess if that's how everyone does it, I am good to go!

Anyone have any advice on what I should take apart vs leave intact for the journey or how I should secure everything on the press?  I know how to secure the base to the trailer and use tiedowns, but I'm not familiar enough with the construction of autos to know what specifically would require extra bracing or would be better taken off for the journey.  Any info would be great!

[ebscreen]

Heads will all come off and can easily be palletized, 2x4's for block and brace.
Pallet arms will come off as well, same deal, not as heavy.

Be sure that the pallet table is released from the reg forks, and wedge the fork(s) down gently.
Secure the pallet table to the base so it doesn't helicopter constantly.

Wrap the whole thing in pallet wrap and away you go.

[mimosatexas]

Sounds simple enough.  Thanks for the tips!