Kruzer?

[GraphicDisorder]

I agree, I just haven't had the opportunity really.  That's actually another reason I'd like to finance this machine through the business if possible.  I am going to probably switch to terms with a few more suppliers as well.  This is probably derailing the thread a bit and maybe a new one should be started in a different subforum, but does anyone have any tips on how to build credit specifically for the business?

Id get a business credit card and start using that.  We use Amex for all business purchases and we have got 550k points in the last 12 months with it.  Which is free money basically. 

[244]

well rich, you can fix your lead times one of 2 ways....ramp up production...or stop building stuff that people want to buy.

At this price only so much production time will be allocated!

[Shanarchy]

The video makes me like this even more!

Rich, question on the off contact adjustment. It looks really sweet, a true off contact adjustment that maintains pitch. There looks to be a lever on each side, do they work in sync with each other, maintaining the screen angle (left to right)?

Also, is it possible to get it with 16x22 pallets instead of the 15x17's?

Hat's off to you Rich, the quality looks great on this!

[Prosperi-Tees]

I was wondering if it can be ordered without pallets to save some money.

[alan802]

I think there is going to be a lot of pissed off manufacturers of dinky entry level manual presses out there because there is almost zero incentive to buy something besides this press if you're on a budget and need to get started. 

[Inkworks]

Yup, looks pretty solid! I'd love to see something one day with the micros out further from each other to reduce screen swing, but that's just nit-picking. I love that it's a side-clamp, which almost completely eliminates the need for screen pitch adjustments. Can it be set-up so opposing heads can both be down at the same time for 2-person printing?

Good job M&R! I foresee other companies dropping prices to compete in the near future.

[Shanarchy]

I think there is going to be a lot of pissed off manufacturers of dinky entry level manual presses out there because there is almost zero incentive to buy something besides this press if you're on a budget and need to get started.

Agreed.

It also seems like the perfect complimentary manual for a small auto shop.

[royster13]

I have not got my hands dirty since the late 70s (outsourced since then) but watching this video has me "itchy".......

[royster13]

Id get a business credit card and start using that.  We use Amex for all business purchases and we have got 550k points in the last 12 months with it.  Which is free money basically.

Not really.....Suppliers build this into the prices you pay....Some suppliers will give you 2% to 5% off if you do not use a credit card...

[244]

The video makes me like this even more!

Rich, question on the off contact adjustment. It looks really sweet, a true off contact adjustment that maintains pitch. There looks to be a lever on each side, do they work in sync with each other, maintaining the screen angle (left to right)?

Also, is it possible to get it with 16x22 pallets instead of the 15x17's?

Hat's off to you Rich, the quality looks great on this!

The levers work independently of each other. You can pay the difference on the pallets and equip the machine with 16X22 if you so desire.

[244]

I was wondering if it can be ordered without pallets to save some money.

Absolutely not!

[stitches4815]

Hey Rich, do you have one of these set up so I could come in and try it?

[244]

Hey Rich, do you have one of these set up so I could come in and try it?

yes we do. In our Niles facility.

[stitches4815]

Niles huh.......  I may have to make the trip some morning after I get off work.  That press looks 1000 times better than my press.

[BLKRTS]

Anyone know any info on M&R's new entry level manual? http://www.mrprint.com/en/Textile%20Screen%20Printing%20Equipment/Manual%20Screen%20Printing%20Presses/Manual%20Screen%20Printing%20Presses/KRUZER%20Manual%20Screen%20Printing%20Press

How is it different from the sidewinder? Price point? Micros? etc

The Kruzer sells for $2,995.00 and comes with micro and side clamps and ONLY one model which is 6 color ,4 station. Press comes with the standard rubber coated solid aluminum pallets. The press is Tri-Loc compatible but cannot be purchased with air locks. The press is shipped disassembled with a video on how to assemble which should take 2-3 hours. If you want the machine assembled by M&R add $500.00 to the purchase price.

Hey Rich, my Kruzer just got delivered today!  You mentioned above that it ships with a video?  I just got a manual with it.  I was able to get through the build easily enough with the manual, but I'm running into trouble trying to get the pallets leveled....I'm having to lower them all the way and it's still not enough.  I'm not sure if I did something wrong in assembly or if there's something going on with the press itself.  Should there have been a video with it?  I had to make a side-to-side adjustment to the registration fin pieces to get the heads to lower into the gates properly...that wasn't mentioned in the manual so I'm wondering if there are other setup steps that I'm missing.