All Heads Down

[Evo]

Workhorse makes a very effective AHD press, (the "Mach" series) and the floating head design means it doesn't have to be exactly calibrated from head-to-head.

I had an Aaron 6/6 that was a direct copy of this design:

[starchild]

That video made me giddy.. If I've got to commit a descent salary to all those people on a manual, it's better I invest in an auto and if planned right from start, have the same number of employees as sales staff..

Oh and my Vastex is AHD..

[ScreenFoo]

Workhorse makes a very effective AHD press, (the "Mach" series) and the floating head design means it doesn't have to be exactly calibrated from head-to-head.

I had an Aaron 6/6 that was a direct copy of this design:

That looks almost exactly like the Hopkins International I was describing--ring and everything.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Good edit.   

You have to get those couple jobs a month all year round...plus a couple jobs to cover rent, a couple jobs to cover wages, etc...  I think that's what most well-researched realistic people are much more nervous about than the price tag.

My thoughts exactly

[Gabe]

 I don`t know about heads down but a good manual like the press mention above
with true X Y micros easy to rotate heads and pallets
on the right hands, results can be favorable
just my 2 cents

[Inkworks]

I've always looked at a press that is all heads down capable as being an indication of how well it is made. 

As for having 2,3 or 4 people spinning a manual, if you have room for 4 people on a manual press, you have room for an entry level automatic. 

Only takes a couple of jobs per month to make the payment and it never calls in sick.

Think about it!

~Kitson

It's more suited to the small shop that runs small jobs 95% of the time with the odd big run a couple times per year.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Looking at the options this may be the way to go. I missed on an 8 color Gauntlet with a chapparal dryer for 7k a couple hours away from me cause my money is tied up in the challenger. Patience grasshopper