Opinions on presses.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Thats funny. But for 1 and 2 color low quanity runs a $400 press will do the job. But any sort of production buy a production style press or take that money for a down payment on an entry level auto.

Not always true. Even a one color press needs to hold "register" for print/flash/print, and not all do.

Come to think of it you are right. If you didn't have those nylon bolts really snug you would have trouble with that silver press

[Nation03]

My money will always be on the Legend or Sidewinder as well.

[WoodenTShirts]

Thank you everyone for the input. I really appreciate it.
I've used a handful of presses at shops I've worked at, but I've been on my own for four years now with my current press. I have no idea who makes it as there is no name on it. My ex-partner bought it before I joined up with him. Here's a picture of it:



I now know what to look for used.
Thanks again.
Oh, and I'm in Buffalo, NY.
Jason

[Frog]

Sorry, you may have to change your name or move as we already have a Jason in Buffalo.

[ZooCity]

So where will you dry your screens if you get rid of this press?    (assuming that's what's going on down there at the base)

Think about where your going with your biz in the next 5 yrs. before choosing and whether or not you'd like the screens and platens you use on your manual to interchange with your auto. If so, there are two presses setup to do this - M&R Chameleon and Sidewinder.

Two similar presses, Anatol's Thunder and Lighting are not on par with M&Rs presses in this department as they can only barely handle auto sized roller frames.  We have a Thunder and it struggles to hold our M3 frames up and is simply not engineered to handle the weight or height of these frames properly, end of story.

Other models can work this way with some modification, to some degree. 

If interchangeability isn't a need, or you are willing to buy new screens and platens if/when you move to an auto and you don't need side clamps, I'd check out those Antec Legends.  I never have ran one personally but they have the best rep from all that I've heard and are the only true 'all head's down' press I'm aware of. 

Best bang for the buck might be a used American Rototex.  They are hard to damage and parts are readily available still.  I have yet to operate any piece of machinery that held registration as well as my Rototex did.  Excellent machine to learn on and the entry cost is sometimes close to nil. 

I would try used in excellent condition before a lesser model brand new.  If properly operated and maintained, manual presses will last a  very long time. 

[screenxpress]

Here's a Riley Hopkins in your own backyard -

$750

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bfs/3001344451.html

and a second Riley -
$850

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bfs/3036580457.html

[Frog]

So where will you dry your screens if you get rid of this press?    (assuming that's what's going on down there at the base)

Zoo, you obviously are not familiar with the Brewmeister line of presses

[Gabe]

you can get something like the BLUE MAX oldie but goody press made by m&r
great registration, side clamps, aluminum pallets, easy to own
 they pop up every now and then at. digitsmith.com
for the same token check out the rototex
also a great press.
Gabe

[Nation03]

So where will you dry your screens if you get rid of this press?    (assuming that's what's going on down there at the base)

Zoo, you obviously are not familiar with the Brewmeister line of presses

haha excellent!

[Gabe]

no wonder screen printer have bad reputation
in germany

[screenxpress]

So where will you dry your screens if you get rid of this press?    (assuming that's what's going on down there at the base)

Zoo, you obviously are not familiar with the Brewmeister line of presses

What'ya mean I have the wrong inks on the wrong screens?  Looks good to me....... 

[screenxpress]

Not to hijack the thread, but who could possibly turn down this deal?


http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bfs/3033484157.html

Ain't no cross-contamination here.   

[ZooCity]

So where will you dry your screens if you get rid of this press?    (assuming that's what's going on down there at the base)

Zoo, you obviously are not familiar with the Brewmeister line of presses

Now that's the type of press that gives you serious brand loyalty.

I swear I've some best of my done printing drunk.

[sweetts]

I had an old Richardson, run away from them, I picked up a like new r Jennings 6/4 for 3g. The MICROS are different but the press is beefy and holds great registration. I do like the anatec a lot also

Sent  from samsung gem(the worst smart phone ever)

the micros on that Jenning was my only beef if he updated them it would be the perfect press

yes they are a pain to get use to you think the bastard that sold me it would have told me lol

[Big Frank Sports]

I have a 4/4 Jennings I want to sell.  2 sets of pallets and cap attachment with 2 elbows to print 2 color caps..

Frank