hi new to all this help please

[bigboots]

hi all as it says above im new to all this got my mug press working just fine now.
ok so help needed in pressing phone covers t shirt and things like acrylic photo blocks. can i use clam press to do these objects with only problem i have to bear in mind is space. i don't have much room as got printer mug press and plotter all in one room.
any help or advice would be gratefull for

[Paul]

is this swing away press? or clam press?


reference to your room - you should see my room lol. not sure if you can see on my videos but is tiny, single bedroom i nicked for my stuff hardly enough room for my chair there lol

[bigboots]

yes will a clam press be ok for doing acrylic photo blocks and mouse mats etc ?

[Justin]

Do you know the model number/make of the press? Acrylic really needs a larger opening ideally. Clam press will be fine for mats etc.

[bigboots]

no im not sure of the make and model he says its british made. its a guy selling them in my area i have to go and view it later today just wanted to no what im looking for before i go there that's all. is there a certain one that would be fine or a picture i could look at for example just so i no.

[Justin]

I only know of two companies claiming to make in the UK, HeatpressUk and Pressmech. Neither are cheap so you'll know if it's either of those

[Justin]

I use an Adkins swing away which may be overkill for your needs. I also have a small, cheap press from Coralgraph, same as Paul uses in his excellent tutorial videos. These are great for smaller items, especially acrylics as they have a very wide opening and will easily accommodate the 15/20mm blocks.

[bigboots]

just been told it is a xy0001a if that helps

[Justin]

Quick Google search will show you just how popular these are! Not sure what price you're paying for this and what backup you'll get but I'd strongly advise buying from a recognised supplier. For smaller items, phone covers, blocks etc. the tiny Coralgraph one I mention would be great in a limited space like yours and it's a swing press. You can of course get something a little larger if you want to do t-shirts etc. but this would be a good start.

I'm prepared to stand corrected but I don't think the one you're looking at will be UK made, more likely Chinese.

[bigboots]

yes i just ordered one from lovecut like that it states 1-2 day delivery aweek later it turns up to a man up the street. got it home and it just keeps getting hotter and hotter it dosent stop at the tem it should be. it looks good but thats the problem i have with it and another one is trying to contact them.i no but i ordered it before i read the bad feedback about them my own fault.so stuck with a faulty press unless anyone here noes anything i shoult check to get it working?