Budget Heat Press Recommendation

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Hi

I'm after a swing away heat press that can take up to 12mm tiles. I would love to spend 1k but won't be in a position to do so until a few months but I can't wait. Any recommendations please?
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i cannot recommend any budget press, - you can do ebay gamboling!
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How large would you like to press?
I had this for long long time and pressed many items including slates. worked alright.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30cm-Heat-Pre ... SwaEhZNj3t
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No bigger than A3. I'm researching and am going to call Pressmech about their A3 Press. I'd rather buy once then again and again but like I said I may have to wait a few months :(
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Isn't there anything around the £200-£500 mark? Coralgraph only have basic ones in their starter packages...
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We always recommend this amazing press which we use every day and can take very tall items. It it just back in stock apparently:
https://www.printerowners.co.uk/hardwar ... -press.htm
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I've been looking at that! I've never used a heat press before and not sure I want to fork out a lot, do you think this one from BMS will be good long term? Also i've paid for membership on here, are there any discounts available?
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We have been using this for over 18 months and our Adkins is just left collecting dust. A swing away with pull out drawer, fantastic screen and controls, easy to move platen up and down and most importantly - super support from Scott at BMS. As with all presses this is VERY heavy so needs two people to carry and a strong work bench. Regular 3 pin plug though. BMS do not offer discounts but I'm not sure if other suppliers do with hardware (usually only consumables and blanks). Worth twice the price in our opinion.
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Thank you :). I've also been looking for a used Adkins but not getting much luck!
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Hey 2017 Crafter what did you go for in the end, I am also looking and have about the same budget as you but struggling with what to go for Thanks
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