Manual Press Advice

[kingscreen]

Kingscreen, you're really not seeing a difference between your Kruzer and Sidewinder?

There is a difference but it's not drastic. Here are photos of the heads for comparison.
Our Kruzer has upgraded 16x22 platens (not standard). That's something to consider also.

[jvanick]

I would say go with the Kruzer, but you may want to check the pallet size. According to M/R specs for the Kruzer pallets are 15X16.

I believe it was an extra $100 at order time to have the 15x16 platens swapped with 16x22.

[Frog]

Just as the best way to get a re-order is to reclaim the screens, if you want a few more small 8 color jobs, get rid of the 8 color press.

Of course, an 8 color press doesn't only work for 8 color jobs, but rather merely allows 8 screens to be mounted, handy some times when involved in more than one project.

[mimosatexas]

I love my kruzer and purchased the larger pallets instead of the 15x16 which I would never have used.  Was about $100 extra.  I use only 23x31 frames, and they work great.  The clamps have the proper cutouts for trilock, though I still do not have one.

Scott, what number is your kruzer?  I see 3 or 4 small differences between yours and mine.  Wondering why they are different and whether the differences matter....

[Shanarchy]

Of course, an 8 color press doesn't only work for 8 color jobs, but rather merely allows 8 screens to be mounted, handy some times when involved in more than one project.

If I was going to be a manual only shop, I would definitely have an 8 color press for this reason alone. As long as space allowed. Going from a 6 to an 8 was amazing for job set up for me.

[kingscreen]

Scott, what number is your kruzer?  I see 3 or 4 small differences between yours and mine.  Wondering why they are different and whether the differences matter....

My Kruzer is #0086.

[Binkspot]

If its a killer deal buy it and stick it in the corner until your ready to use it or turn around and sell it.

[ericheartsu]

If its a killer deal buy it and stick it in the corner until your ready to use it or turn around and sell it.

alright this comment sealed the deal. gonna buy it this week, once we have it i'll tell you how much we got it for

[ericheartsu]

picked this up tonight. Was going to get it for $900, but someone else called and offered $1,000, which is what we ended up buying it for. Still not bad at all. It's going to work great with our triloc. Only downside is they got the smaller platens, and the bolt that holds the screen holder carousel in place is a little stripped from improper set up.

Otherwise a 4 month old press for $1,000, not a bad deal at all. especially since it would have cost right about that to upgrade our antec to side clamps.

[mimosatexas]

I think I just realized I emailed the same guy about this press when it popped up on craigslist...

I'm not the one that offered $1000, but that's what he had it listed for in the ad.  I never actually heard back from him.

[bulldog]

$1000 for a Kruzer? Whoa, that's robbery! Nicely done, sir, nicely done.

[ericheartsu]

I think I just realized I emailed the same guy about this press when it popped up on craigslist...

I'm not the one that offered $1000, but that's what he had it listed for in the ad.  I never actually heard back from him.

he said the guy who offered him $1000 tried giving him a weird sob story, so he said even though we offered less, he would sell it to us if we matched the price. I said noooooo problem.

I was surprised at how heavy it was to be honest

[Shanarchy]

Wow! $1000? what a deal! How was that even a question weather or not to buy it?

I'm jealous!

[mimosatexas]

Im jealous too and i already own one.

[stitches4815]

I'll give you $1200 for it.  Now you have a $200 profit.