Ryonet Micro registration heads and weak shocks?

[3Deep]

Sounds like to me Frog he is printing on a shoestring budget which is the norm for most of us starting out, but a steady work flow he'll upgrade quickly.  I would use bungee cords also rather than replacing those gas shocks which can cost a pretty penny.

[Frog]

I just wanted suggestions to be practical. No sense in recommending a Boxter to someone on a Miata budget.

[sweetts]

You can save thousands by purchasing a mildly used press. I would go with 6/6 or 6/4 . I have a R Jennings I really like it, I think I paid $3000 for a three year old press, before that I had a Richardson 4 color and before that a silver press. Buy what you can afford but get get the best one in your range. I liked  Anatec, Jennings, Vastex,  and M&R all hold great registration and are solidly built.

[tonyt79]

I would continue to work on what you have while looking for a new press. I had a silver press and then upgraded to a Riley Hopkins I found for 1500. I didn't really like it, so continued to look while I used it. And found a vastex someone was just trying to get rid off and bought it for 1500 while I sold the Riley for 1500. Small budget can work if you can take the time to shop around

[Frog]

I've always shot for 60% of new, for stuff in great shape but a few years old.

[Itsa Little CrOoked]

Roger, does your Jennings press hold registration?

I've never even seen one, but I heard that complaint about them once. Perhaps it was unwarranted...

Just curious.

Thanks!


Stan

[J-Man]

I installed the micro units on my silver press and now my arms sometimes fall during printing. I think the shocks are not strong enough for these heavier micro registration heads. Anyone else had this issue?

If your arms are falling during printing your shocks may just be worn out, how old is your press? You can pick up new shocks direct from Ryonet for about $20 a piece.

If you'd rather upgrade to the next step up for a press, check out the Riley Hopkins JR line - it's a cross between the full size Riley's and the old silver press. Springs are way stronger than the silver press shocks ever were, comes with super dialed in micros out of the gate and you get almost all of the benefits of a full size Riley, in a more compact package, much lower price point, and lifetime warranty.

4x2 - $1,199
4x4 - $1,599
6x2 - $1,599
6x4 - $1,999

Riley JR blows every other press out of the water in terms of build quality and price. PM me if you're interested or even if you just need new shocks to tune up the ol' silver press.