Thinking about getting a new manual for the shop. Suggestions?

[Shanarchy]

I'll probably be going with a 6/6.

I'm considering an Antec Legend, and a M&R Sidewinder.

If I get the Legend I would get the M&R pallet adapters so I can maintain pallet comparability with the auto. However I am concerned with the elevated pallet and wonder in they would create an issue with loading totes, sleeves, and some smaller girl shirts.

The Sidewinder will have the low profile pallets, but I'm wondering how the micros are. I am used to linear micros (Vastex and Anatol). Does the sidewinder have true left to right movement? Or does it arc?

My main concerns are keeping pallet comparability (M&R slide style pallets) and it being able to hold up a 23x31 frame. I'd also like it if it was easy to spin.

Thoughts?

[Sbrem]

Solid and side clamps are my number one concern. I've heard nothing but good things about either press. We have a Rototex 8/4 that is rock solid, a real war horse...

Steve

[Denis Kolar]

Legend is a great press, but with all those things you want to do, the M&R seems to be a better solution for you.
I love my Legend press, very easy to use, effortless turning and holds registration for a long time. Fast set-ups too.

[Shanarchy]

Dennis,

How high is the pallet to the bottom of the arm?

[ericheartsu]

i know we talked about this, but set up on the legend is really fast. and as long as you have the plattens, all the issues with sleeves/totes/specialty things are pretty quick changeover

[Shanarchy]

i know we talked about this, but set up on the legend is really fast. and as long as you have the plattens, all the issues with sleeves/totes/specialty things are pretty quick changeover

My only concern is the height of the pallet to the bottom of the pallet arm. Will it interfere and make it tough to load totes?

[ericheartsu]

i know we have tote plattens and there is zero issue with that. The only issue we run into is doing full long sleeve prints

[IntegrityShirts]

Dennis,

How high is the pallet to the bottom of the arm?

I can snap a pic of my legend with the M&R adapters and a sleeve board.

The side bracket adapters from Antec are pretty robust, but take some getting used to. In my opinion, it takes a fast light press, and weighs it down a bit, but it could still be comparable to other side-clamp presses in weight.

[ericheartsu]

Dennis,

How high is the pallet to the bottom of the arm?

I can snap a pic of my legend with the M&R adapters and a sleeve board.

The side bracket adapters from Antec are pretty robust, but take some getting used to. In my opinion, it takes a fast light press, and weighs it down a bit, but it could still be comparable to other side-clamp presses in weight.

i agree with this statement

[Shanarchy]

Dennis,

How high is the pallet to the bottom of the arm?

I can snap a pic of my legend with the M&R adapters and a sleeve board.

The side bracket adapters from Antec are pretty robust, but take some getting used to. In my opinion, it takes a fast light press, and weighs it down a bit, but it could still be comparable to other side-clamp presses in weight.

That would be great if you don't mind.

[Denis Kolar]

Dennis,

How high is the pallet to the bottom of the arm?

About 6"-7".
I have printed sleeve prints with no issues. Just make sure that the pallet is attached at the start of the palled and not in the middle (To the bracket).

[Denis Kolar]

Here is the pic of the press with the pallet brackets visible

[Gilligan]

Hey Dennis, you work out while you print?

[Denis Kolar]

Hey Dennis, you work out while you print?

HUH?
That is not my shop if you are talking about something on the pic.

[Gilligan]

There is a dumbbell on the press for some reason.

Now, I'll get no closure.