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Like you said, no easy answer, but 12 screens?I would advise someone with a four color manual to have more than that on hand. I guess that it comes down to how many colors one generally prints ((and of course the machine's capability), but I would feel a lot more comfortable with at least twice that.
Quote from: Prosperi-Tees on December 16, 2011, 05:57:53 PMWhat is the cost to get totally set up with roller frames? I am talking the right amount of frames for a starting auto shop, the right mesh counts, the table and all the other whoopty woo that goes along with it. Oh and then how long does it take to get to the point where you really know what you are doing with them. I imagine switching to rollers is kinda the same as going from manual printing to auto printing. I am thinking you could easily be 10K deep when all is said and done. Am I far off? I am not arguing that they are better and they are an investment just wanting to know what is the investment and the learning curve.This isn't exactly the answer to your question, but you can get yourself started for under $1500.tension meter: $300tool kit: $32512 MZX auto frames: $625 ($875 for M3's)mesh for 12 screens: $60a table is very nice, but not a must to start out. keep in mind you can always find used frames to keep adding to your collection
What is the cost to get totally set up with roller frames? I am talking the right amount of frames for a starting auto shop, the right mesh counts, the table and all the other whoopty woo that goes along with it. Oh and then how long does it take to get to the point where you really know what you are doing with them. I imagine switching to rollers is kinda the same as going from manual printing to auto printing. I am thinking you could easily be 10K deep when all is said and done. Am I far off? I am not arguing that they are better and they are an investment just wanting to know what is the investment and the learning curve.
it's much better to either be an all roller frame shop or an all static shop. I know some out there have some of both, but using the two sets of frames can be a difficult way to go.
You rarely read about someone who made the switch and goes back to statics.
Quote from: Shanarchy on December 17, 2011, 02:23:03 PM You rarely read about someone who made the switch and goes back to statics.Nope, apparently they go under and supply the used buyers! lol!