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Offline gotshirtz001

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Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« on: July 22, 2019, 08:07:58 PM »
Fun times and big moves.
I was thinking I’d buy an auto in the next couple years but stumbled across an auction and (by golly) I won.

Scored a 2015 M&R Diamondback 7/8

As a little one-man side-hustle shop, this was the press I had decided would be the ideal based on color count and footprint.

I have some logistics to pull together over the next week but this should be a fun adventure.


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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM »
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?
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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2019, 05:53:21 AM »
Awesome!  That will give your arms a break for sure while increasing your output at the same time.  Congrats!
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Offline gotshirtz001

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM »
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Offline mk162

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2019, 10:24:07 AM »
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Absolutely!!!  A tech install is worth it hands down.
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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2019, 10:47:45 AM »
Awesome score. Once you get it running and get your load rhythm down, you'll crank shirts right out. 
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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM »
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


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Offline lancasterprinthouse

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Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2019, 03:29:53 PM »
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Totally worth it


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Offline Gabe

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2019, 06:17:08 PM »
No more pulling the squeegee late. the auto would give you more time to make the next plan.
Stay printing my friends!
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Offline gotshirtz001

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Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM »
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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Offline BP

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2019, 06:44:40 AM »
Love the Scout!! I miss my.
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Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2019, 08:27:43 AM »
Quote from: BP on July 24, 2019, 06:44:40 AM
Love the Scout!! I miss my.
Yay! A Scout person!!! What did you have?

I had a very original 1971 800B that I sat on for 10 years trying to decide between restoring or modifying. I felt guilty about modifying an unmolested rig so I eventually sold it to a guy wanting a good resto base. I figured I wouldn’t get another one but stumbled across the one in the pic for $500.

Is a 1968 800 with a V8 4-speed and fold down windshield (rare for a 1968). This one is just fine to molest. I don’t even plan on buying a top for it.



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Offline BP

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2019, 09:08:53 AM »
back 30 years, I had a 80 body 1979 Scout 2
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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2019, 09:54:38 AM »
Congrats man, nothing like it. And absolutely pay for the proper install, it is soooo worth it. Onward and upward!

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Offline easyrider1340

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Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2019, 10:04:53 AM »
Nice!   Thanks for the backstory!

Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


Terry
http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com
https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics
https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics
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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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Terry
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