Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison
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%20PressHow is it different from the sidewinder? Price point? Micros? etc
are the micros tool-less? besides the 6/4 configuration, how is it different from the sidewinder? I guess I'd like to know why it's half the cost.
That's a question I've been wondering lately (side clamp vs rear). My Vastex has rear clamps. I have an Anatol with side clamps that I've been "tuning up". It could just be what I'm used to, but I'm not seeing the advantage to the side clamps. Especially without air locks. I can see a nice advantage for name drops. I think I remember reading somewhere that the main advantage with side clamps was with older wooden screens. It's probably one of those things that whatever you are used to using, you like better. I'd love to see one in person. I'm hoping to be adding an auto before the end of the year. If they are as nice as you would expect from M&R quality, I'd be very tempted to get rid of both my manuals and add that for small runs. I think it's the price tag that has me in amazement.
I am definitely in the "small shop with aspirations for growth" category. Currently it is basically me, though I have a partner (who has essentially become uninvolved) and I get help when needed on large and rush jobs from a few family and friends. I am still using a 6/2 Silver Press, which I have modified in a number of ways as needed and have been making my own platens for all kinds of specialized stuff. The rest of my shop has been upgraded around this press to the point that it is now the bottleneck (specifically when it comes to registering jobs, and to a lesser extent due to only having 2 stations). I still put out great work, process and butt registration isnt an issue after it's registered, but sometimes it can be a slow process...When you say the platens are interchangeable, does that mean I could buy quick release 16x22 platens from m&r that would be usable on an auto down the road? I'm assuming triloc would be pointless with manually adjusted side clamps...Does anyone have a link to a site that lists the available m&r platens and accessories. All of the distributors I am finding through their site or through google don't actually list anything.