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    Cap Press - Considering Hardware Modification

    So I got one of these for a cap order we got a few months back and have subsequently got a ton of orders since, Snapbacks be popular!



    Anyways so this thing is a proper pain in the arse. The odd shape of the platen results in a lot of marked caps that need to go in the "things to wear when its raining" cupboard and simply cant be sold - because of the way the metal curved points mark the cap material extremely easily.

    So I was thinking, if I could take just under an inch off of the platten curved ends, here:



    Then it would actually be a decent press.

    I think that platen shape is just steel going by the way it feels weight wise etc but before I try to take the thing apart, I was wondering if anyone had done something similar? If it's hollow in there, then obviously it's a waste of time - if there is circuitry or wiring there, again - can't be done.

    Any ideas/suggestions welcome.
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    Im going to suggest you change the shape of the bottom platten. Fold a kids t-shirt and lay it over the plattern and keep trying until you find the right shape. Usually the middle will need to be higher than the outside.
    I have exactly the same problem with mine and this is the solution I found.

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    I modified the bottom, - took the edges off the rubber and made a bit smaller.
    You might be able to file a bit off the corners of the top HOT bit, don't know how deep in the element is, but I wouldn't take much off!
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    I do what Earl says, and I also fine that using the spring clip that holds the cap in place is vital, you really need to tug the cap snugly into place then it is fine.
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    I've used this press and found using a strong clamp either side at the back held the cap in place. This worked for me

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