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Title: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on August 13, 2016, 02:57:41 PM
Here and available. Hopefully going back to my friends at IBG but not sure. They are awesome people.
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on August 20, 2016, 11:35:59 AM
They have hired Rick Stefanick. I congragulate them both. That said I am job hunting currently. Running out of money. Makes me vulnerable I know
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Post by: Underbase37 on August 23, 2016, 06:15:05 PM
Bump.

Get him while he's available.

Murphy

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Post by: bimmridder on August 23, 2016, 07:57:29 PM
I would if I could
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Post by: tonypep on August 23, 2016, 08:34:20 PM
Thanks for the good vibes. Much needed. That said new plan for tomorrow. Never had to put together a resume however that's not off the table
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Post by: RICK STEFANICK on September 14, 2016, 12:56:38 PM
Tony, great seeing you today and chatting it up for a while. Again, congragulations on the new position. Let me know if you need me and the kids to help you with loading up or anything else..
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on September 14, 2016, 09:52:49 PM
Thanks Rick....may take you up on that offer. You have already accomplished much at IBG but that was expected. Its rare that when you exit a company that one is still welcome and I truly appreciate everyone. Afterthought.......all those screen boxes in back. Could use them if they are in the way. Another after thought....would it be OK to post a list of stuff for sale?
Once again I want to thank all at IBG. Much love and yes, some regret. Interesting to see new eyes on what I thought was close to perect
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on September 15, 2016, 12:32:40 PM
Johnny already disposed of those boxes but we have alot of garments in route so i'm sure within the next week we can hook you up on those. As far as the mesh, stretcher, tension meters, stretching table and the rolling screen racks im taking photos now and can handle getting those posted. Everyone was happy to see you and wish you the best. Give me a call to work on the details of your move if you need the help..I appreciate you noticing the changes.
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: dirkdiggler on September 19, 2016, 03:48:00 PM
you going to JNJ?
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on September 19, 2016, 04:25:41 PM
Tying up the paperwork but yes thanks for inquiring
tp
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: dirkdiggler on September 19, 2016, 04:50:13 PM
Tying up the paperwork but yes thanks for inquiring
tp

They got a lot of work there and a new shop!  Good luck!
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Post by: Lizard on September 19, 2016, 10:23:32 PM
Glad you found something Tony.  Best of luck there.
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on September 19, 2016, 11:59:29 PM
New office under construction. Rick has been pivotal in pointing out previous flaws which, mainly, is never let your employees hold you hostage!
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: RICK STEFANICK on September 20, 2016, 06:22:12 AM
Tony, Can we please not discuss IBG here on the forum moving forward. I need to be able to share and ask questions without you defending yourself. I wish you the best but you have had no input here and have been gone for 0ver 8 weeks now. I have a incredible amount of respect for you and what you accomplished here but its time to move on.. thanks
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Post by: 3Deep on September 20, 2016, 09:59:22 AM
Tony, Can we please not discuss IBG here on the forum moving forward. I need to be able to share and ask questions without you defending yourself. I wish you the best but you have had no input here and have been gone for 0ver 8 weeks now. I have a incredible amount of respect for you and what you accomplished here but its time to move on.. thanks
Very nice post, but I think it should have been PM instead of out in the forum

darryl
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Post by: starchild on September 20, 2016, 10:23:55 AM
Tony, Can we please not discuss IBG here on the forum moving forward. I need to be able to share and ask questions without you defending yourself. I wish you the best but you have had no input here and have been gone for 0ver 8 weeks now. I have a incredible amount of respect for you and what you accomplished here but its time to move on.. thanks
Very nice post, but I think it should have been PM instead of out in the forum

darryl
I feel you.. Like that's Tonypep dawg.. And the word respect was used in the post..

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Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: jsheridan on September 20, 2016, 11:38:54 AM
is never let your employees hold you hostage!

that topic in and of itself, can hold  it's own thread.

The things I've seen when it's the staff that runs the shop.. you can't imagine a worse cancer than that.
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Post by: inkman996 on September 20, 2016, 11:44:54 AM
is never let your employees hold you hostage!

that topic in and of itself, can hold  it's own thread.

The things I've seen when it's the staff that runs the shop.. you can't imagine a worse cancer than that.

It works in reverse as well. I know a local contract embroidery shop with almost 100 heads that has a junkie for an owner (inheirited by the fathers passing) if it was not for the employees and an amazing manager the place would have sunk many years ago. So yea even the owner can be a cancer.
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Post by: jsheridan on September 20, 2016, 11:51:38 AM
yeah you're right.. when a ship has no captain or lost the ability to captain.. the mates have to take over.

unfortunately in today's business world, i can't send my captain down the plank and take over his ship.. well i could but don't want to deal with the post process dealing on this one.


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Post by: Sbrem on September 20, 2016, 01:01:25 PM
yeah you're right.. when a ship has no captain or lost the ability to captain.. the mates have to take over.

unfortunately in today's business world, i can't send my captain down the plank and take over his ship.. well i could but don't want to deal with the post process dealing on this one.

this is also true; many years ago, my boss had a bad car accident, was out for 6 weeks, and the one salesman and staff ran the place and pulled it into the black. When the boss was physically able to come back, he was essentially having a nervous breakdown; bad decisions, not making any sense; we all gave our notice one day, but the sales guy bought the place and turned it into something pretty good. Then, he was killed in a car accident, and his wife took over, and let the staff do it's thing until she was ready, and that ended up working very well...

Steve
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on September 20, 2016, 04:21:23 PM
Tony, Can we please not discuss IBG here on the forum moving forward. I need to be able to share and ask questions without you defending yourself. I wish you the best but you have had no input here and have been gone for 0ver 8 weeks now. I have a incredible amount of respect for you and what you accomplished here but its time to move on.. thanks
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Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: Shirt Lord on September 23, 2016, 12:18:16 PM
you going to JNJ?

Did somebody just summon me?
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Post by: dirkdiggler on September 23, 2016, 01:19:44 PM
maybe....is this Will?
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: Shirt Lord on September 23, 2016, 02:31:38 PM
What's up JL, how's it going in Majestic North Georgia?
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Post by: dirkdiggler on September 23, 2016, 03:10:29 PM
you know...about the same as it is in Bama!  You ever gonna get that place running?
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Post by: Shirt Lord on September 23, 2016, 03:56:20 PM
Yea, as soon as the lazy boys from Alabama Power quit giving each other Handy-J's on the clock and come hook up our power.

M&R drops off their whole catalog on 10/4.
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Post by: dirkdiggler on September 23, 2016, 07:18:49 PM
nice!
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Post by: RICK STEFANICK on September 24, 2016, 12:02:58 PM
Yea, as soon as the lazy boys from Alabama Power quit giving each other Handy-J's on the clock and come hook up our power.

M&R drops off their whole catalog on 10/4.

Will, that's awesome..tell us whats coming in over there
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: jsheridan on September 24, 2016, 12:27:48 PM
i know that feeling of fresh crates showing up.. mine will be there monday and i'm already having a hard time sleeping..  its like being a kid at Christmas and you'll be opening presents for days.

yeah.. just a little jealous that your bag of toys is bigger than mine  ;D
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: Shirt Lord on September 26, 2016, 09:32:25 AM
Will, that's awesome..tell us whats coming in over there

Behold:

Shop:
(2) Gauntlet III's 16/14
(1) Sportsman EX 8/6
(5) Cayenne-D's 2224
(2) Sprint 3000 Dryers 72" 8-16-8
Kwik-Clamp
Tri-Loc Pallets

Pre-Press:
i-Image STE II 36-3
Eco-Tex
Eco-Rinse
Uni-Kote
Tri-Light CTS
Turnabout
Newman Roller Master

Finishing:
K-950
LS-350
Omni-Bagger


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Post by: jvanick on September 26, 2016, 09:51:58 AM
congrats.. that's awesome and you're not kidding about pretty much the entire M&R catalog.

those sprint 3000's are in the configuration that I want when we upgrade

question for you on the Tri-Light CTS... is that just for post-expose?  or are you also of the opinion that the MH units make stronger DC/WB screens?
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Post by: Shirt Lord on September 26, 2016, 10:26:00 AM
question for you on the Tri-Light CTS... is that just for post-expose?  or are you also of the opinion that the MH units make stronger DC/WB screens?

Both.

It's primarily for stronger screens for discharge and waterbase jobs. I just don't trust UV LED yet for long runs. That comes from personal experience and some tales from other printers.
Title: Re: Tonypep
Post by: tonypep on September 26, 2016, 12:11:55 PM
Wrapping things up here and headed to Tuscaloosa shortly. Moving by yourself sucks but looking forward to new horizons
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Post by: Colin on September 26, 2016, 12:17:24 PM
What do you define as long runs?

About what point do you see wear and tear/breakdown?

We are going to get M&R cts and led exposure by end of the year and that has always been my main question.
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Post by: ericheartsu on September 26, 2016, 12:43:44 PM
we just did a 5K run with CCI white DC, on a 150s, coated 1/1, with PHU2.

We exposed it for 24 seconds on our back bay of our trilock (essentially a starlight), and let it post expose in the sun for about 25 mins.

after a couple of wipe downs (for breaks and end of day), screen is ready for round 2 later this week, with ZERO issues.

Now 5k isn't that BIG of a run compared to what you all do, but it was great knowing we weren't going to have any issues.
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Post by: ZooCity on September 26, 2016, 01:18:23 PM
Our Starlight LED exposed screens are plenty strong but they take far longer to expose than MH for most mesh counts.  It's the bottleneck typically in our imaging line, the CTS even at uni directional is way faster.  It also builds up excessive heat.  Last off, that 3 head CTS is going to out boogie most exposure methods and you'll be waiting on the expo where you could have moved the screen to the next station.  Smart move including the halide unit for high output I'd say.   

Nice setup!
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Post by: Shirt Lord on September 26, 2016, 03:10:33 PM
What do you define as long runs?

About what point do you see wear and tear/breakdown?

5,000+ is a solid run. I've had great luck with CCI's WB-14 not breaking down except on the most humid of days. Even then, the breakdown is only on the squeegee side of the screen, if you look at the substrate side, all the details are there. For longer runs that take all day I just burn a second set so we can do a fresh setup in the morning.

I've seen breakdowns at 100-250 with LED exposure, but then it was in one of the worst setup shops I've ever had the displeasure of working in. Humidity control and proper coating are super important. I also found that the film area has accelerated breakdown on LED vs MH. Like the rectangle of the film will start showing up almost instantly when using LED and after around 500+ prints with Metal Halide.
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Post by: RICK STEFANICK on September 26, 2016, 03:36:58 PM
That's so true.We found the same to be true using the WR-14 and exposing with the metal halide. We have just recently switched to the PLUS TX from autotype. Without hardening we have had zero breakdown, softening or the film square you spoke of..seems to be working without hardening shooting with 10k Richmond. LONGER EXPOSURE TIMES THOUGH