View Full Version : clamshell press vs. Swing away
hi. As you know my press when to the heat press heaven and i hope its rest in peace.
My question is if i but another press like clamshell type will i be able to press wooden plaques? Iam big fan of swing away press but i can get clamshell cheaper ;)
Andrew
25-05-2011, 11:54 AM
All depends on the advertised clearance of the press surface I would think. Swing aways usually have better clearance but it still might be enough.
Jimbo
25-05-2011, 01:42 PM
I have a Jarin clam press that can take items of up to around 1 inch thick, I always think the swing aways add more work by having to swing it out and back again.
when i`m doing mdf plaques on my clamshell i place a 10mm dowel underneath the the paque and that way when i close the press the heat plate is in full contact with the plaque
thats help a ,ot. its simply means you can press thicker stuff too with no problem ;) must collect some money now :D
Jimbo
And with a clam shell you burn your fingers :(
Wish I had a swing away as not much left of my fingers now, lol
I just had a lok on this press on ebay:
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqIOKk!E27lU1m7zBN4VOp,muQ~~0_12.JPG
any one know whats the max thicknest i would be able to press?
2manymugz
30-06-2011, 06:12 PM
The one i've just sold was pretty much the same as this and I printed wooden plaques on it with no problems, just adjusted the pressure accordingly. If you do buy a clam shell type press though, mind those knuckles!! lol.
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