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anything like www.4yudu.com
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- heavyt0
you can DIY a setup that is nicer than that pretty simply.
@bzsaw is the expert around here - might see if he is around. I have a real basic setup that is made of plywood and hinges that works perfectly.
- epigraph0
if you are printing flat pieces, you can diy very well for cheap. Apparel is a different story though (if you are doing more than 1 color), totally different workflow, and you need a semi legit press.
- heavyt0
one thing about these kits - the squeegees suck. you are going to end up buying a good one. The speedball kit will require you to get a lamp to expose your screens, so that is an additional cost (10 bucks).
- DrBombay0
Get everything you need from these guys. http://victoryfactory.com/produc…
- heavyt0
@bzsaw bump - he's gotta weigh in on this
- bzsaw0
Hey heavyt...
I don't expose my screens anymore since it cost me more to keep all the stuff around for it. Bonseff covers all of that really well.
1. High quality medium flex squeegees
2. Screen clamps ( work better than C-Clamps )
3. Drying Rack ( work your way up to buying one, before I had one I created a zig zag clothes line in the garage about 1.5' apart so I could fit a ton of posters in there )Here is my setup.
@ideal If you have specific questions you can email me. That machine looks like it'll fall apart after a few runs.
- heavyt0
thanks, Tim.
@ideal, et al. My advice is to find a mentor you can go to with questions when you first start. you arent gonna get proficient with the techniques on your own and asking someone with experience will save you a lot of trouble and time.- Exactly... also suggest an internship at a shop. Will save you hours of heartachebzsaw
- pango0
quick question.
dark colour first or light colour first?