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    Banner printing - Eyelets etc.

    Been a few years since I did banners etc. but we're getting a new latex printer installed next week so starting wide format again.

    Already been asked for a couple of banners so would appreciate any advice on pricing etc :-)

    I'll need to get the eyelet machine etc. I see expensive ones with the suppliers and cheap ones on eBay. Do you get what you pay for with one of these or does a cheap machine do the job just as well?
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    Hi Justin

    I got mine from Sign Making Supplies. Been pretty good and would recommend it. If you are going to be doing a lot then consider bolting the thing to a bench which will make it easier.

    Was thinking about a latex myself, which one did you get?


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    Thanks Simon, I was just looking on their site.

    I've gone for the HP 115 with cutter. Should be a useful machine.

    Also been looking on Grafityp as they've always been recommended but I've never really bought from them.
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    We use the KTP model shown in the picture at this link:
    https://user-2oyvvah.cld.bz/DTP-Full-Catalogue/54-55

    DTP Supplies is the supplier - very friendly and specialists in eyeletting.

    This model uses self piercing eyelets. You drop each side of the eyelet into the holder on the machine and a single press of the pedal makes the hole and sets the eyelet in a single movement.

    Much easier than trying to use a hand tooland portable enough to be shifted into a corner when not needed.

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    Thanks Stella :-) What price are these free standing models? Do you find this easier than having a desktop model? I would have thought having the banner flat on the desk and moving the machine around would be better? I guess you just wheel this around the work surface if it's the right height?
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    It's way easier than a desktop job for us.

    We drop the banners on the floor and feed them through as we eyelet - print the eyelet marks when you print the banner.

    Quite quick when you get into the swing.

    Can't remember the price but maybe around £125 + VAT though goodness knows what the carriage is "overseas"

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    You have floor space??? Now you're just showing off!

    Uhm, overbloodyseas.....
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    Mine was never bolted in a fixed position or on a solid table but I do think it would be a lot easier to do it that way. Moving the machine around was just a pain in the neck, far easier to move the banner.
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    Also consider the self adhesive tabs. Just as strong when used in conjunction with clear reinforcing tape ( possibly stronger because they dont pull out like eyelets do).
    Bit more expensive, but they look nice with digital banners and are quicker than hemming and eyeleting.
    https://signgeer.com/product/banner-...avo-tabs--1110

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    I had a quick look at similar tabs yesterday, initially dismissing them but looking at these they do look very good. I like the idea that they don't interfere with the print and are somewhat stronger.

    I guess most folk expect the banner to be hemmed with eyelets so it's just changing perception.
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