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totallypersonal
22-03-2012, 12:48 PM
Hi guys,

In the summer, I would like to try out some events and fetes etc.

Is there such a thing as a "Portable Heat Press", as the one we have at the moment weighs over 40kg!

I only need a small press, as the largest item being printed would probably be a mouse mat.

Any help will be much appreciated,

Thanks,

Rob

pisquee
22-03-2012, 01:43 PM
Jarin HF3500 ...
"Lightweight press for easy portabillity the HF3500 is ideal for those made up applications that require a full size transfer to be applied."
http://www.europa-leisure.com/3500-spec.html

Justin
22-03-2012, 07:19 PM
That was my first heat press way back. I hated it, ended up selling it on as I just couldn't get on with it at all. Some of this may have been down to my lack of experience at the time though :-)

Personally I'd look at Chinese or.....George Knight, the JP12, example site http://www.yolo.co.uk/geo-knight-heat-press-jetpress-jp12-511-p.asp
I had one of these a few years back, very small and light, did the job ok for smaller items.

pisquee
22-03-2012, 07:28 PM
We've found the Jarins to be brilliant, certainly better quality build and feel compared to the Chinese ones. Solid build, not flimsy metal.
They sometimes come up on Ebay cheap, but new they aren't cheap at all, like Adkins aren't!

jennywren
22-03-2012, 07:31 PM
.....George Knight, the JP12, example site http://www.yolo.co.uk/geo-knight-heat-press-jetpress-jp12-511-p.asp
I had one of these a few years back, very small and light, did the job ok for smaller items.[/QUOTE]

I've got one of these, cracking machine, would recommend this to anybody.

totallypersonal
23-03-2012, 11:34 AM
Thanks for the advice guys. I've seen a 12x9 press at Lovecut for £130, and it only weighs 20kg. I may get on to Henry at Coralgraph, and see if they have anything similar as my current press from Coralgraph is very good indeed!

Justin
23-03-2012, 07:23 PM
Do a quick search for threads discussing Lovecut and then order from somewhere else ;-)

stuart
23-03-2012, 08:34 PM
we have the press you mention and its a good piece of kit,never had a problem with it to date.we use it more then our big press.
lovecut get slated for their after sales care,but luckily we have not had to call them.
for the price of the press its well worth gining it a try.
stu

totallypersonal
23-03-2012, 09:50 PM
Do a quick search for threads discussing Lovecut and then order from somewhere else ;-)

Haha yeah I've heard about their reputation, which I why I want to get a similar press from Coralgraph. Hopefully they will be around the same price! :)

Paul
23-03-2012, 10:34 PM
I have this one from Henry. its A4 and is tiny! very ligt an portable.
http://www.sublimagic.co.uk/WebRoot/Store2/Shops/es120902_shop/4A34/1A11/D60D/7E5D/6E1B/50ED/8970/BA10/a4_swing.jpg

stuart
24-03-2012, 11:18 AM
paul that is the same as the lovecut press
stu

Paul
24-03-2012, 11:52 AM
Yeah??? But is lovecut will give you 12mc warrany for this press? And will they pick up the phone if you have problems? Henry has great customer service. Lovecut aint. And i had this press from jenry for £115 all in. How much is it with lovecut???

totallypersonal
24-03-2012, 01:24 PM
I have this one from Henry. its A4 and is tiny! very ligt an portable.
http://www.sublimagic.co.uk/WebRoot/Store2/Shops/es120902_shop/4A34/1A11/D60D/7E5D/6E1B/50ED/8970/BA10/a4_swing.jpg

That one looks great, I'll have to email Henry and ask him. Do you think it would be suitable for taking to events?

Rob

Paul
24-03-2012, 01:30 PM
well... i dont know how it will perform if you take it to events as i never used my in this conditions. but if i will decide to go one day this will be first press i take :)

totallypersonal
24-03-2012, 06:13 PM
Sounds good, thanks Paul. I'll definitely look in to getting one once I have sorted my events out :)