Which ADKINS heat press to choose ?

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That is exactly the reason why I did not go for the Stahls Fusion. Looks like a great machine, but touch screens, recoverable memory press times and pressures etc in my opinion is just more to go wrong.[/QUOTE

... and unnecessary

[NikGrey]

I think I will buy a new one, for the security that brings alone.

Considering the space I have available - this cheap one will have the hat attachment fitted and be used only for that, I was considering selling it but to have a dedicated Hat/Plate press might be worthwhile as I will be wanting to add things on sleeves etc. in any case, it might be nice to have Two presses.

I always liked this one Ear as It doesn't need much room, pops up when ready (as I can get distracted here, quite often) and of course looks 'Cool'. will have a look around today to find out who has these in stock - had a quick look yesterday but had no luck.

Thanks for the offer of the possible press Mr Dragon, much appreciated.

Ah.. Xpress have them, and for what I see as a good price - Thanks Simon. Ear.

[purpledragon]

I think I will buy a new one, for the security that brings alone.

Considering the space I have available - this cheap one will have the hat attachment fitted and be used only for that, I was considering selling it but to have a dedicated Hat/Plate press might be worthwhile as I will be wanting to add things on sleeves etc. in any case, it might be nice to have Two presses.

I always liked this one Ear as It doesn't need much room, pops up when ready (as I can get distracted here, quite often) and of course looks 'Cool'. will have a look around today to find out who has these in stock - had a quick look yesterday but had no luck.

Thanks for the offer of the possible press Mr Dragon, much appreciated.

Ah.. Xpress have them, and for what I see as a good price - Thanks Simon. Ear.

i have one of those auto open its a stahls but identical to that machine so i suppose it must be the same . good bit of kit once you get used to the auto opening bit

[NikGrey]

The 400x400 is £100 cheaper than the 400x500mm version - Looking at the smaller one I think that will fit in here perfectly. From what I can see the Stahls and Adkins are identical, they are both top names so I suppose Stahls may be the US supplier and Adkins the UK one. There must be a relationship somewhere - I can't see people like that, in this price range ripping each other off in terms of design and components.

Shame we don't have a discount code as premium members for xPress

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I'd highly recommend a swing away press of the more traditional Adkins design - from their Beta range - http://www.aadkins.com/maxi.php
The PressMechs come with 3 different size interchangeable plates, so may be something you're more interested in, although still flat for things like sleeves/collars rather than caps/plates... http://www.pressmech.co.uk/site/index.php?a3-heat-press

[NikGrey]

I will let you into a little secret here, I pressed about 17 shirts on Simons press yesterday and found it a bit awkward to use - I know I could get used to it in no time but.. here's the little secret - I want my missus to be able to use the press, she doesn't know it yet but I have plans for her

P.S. Simon, I have almost perfected the Chinese Shirt folding routine

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Novachrome (Ian if I remember correctly) is a Pressmech and Adkins dealer. But Dick at Pressmech is a character.
I declare an interest in Pressmech as they are building a large one to order for me.

Janners

[socialgiraffe]

I will let you into a little secret here, I pressed about 17 shirts on Simons press yesterday and found it a bit awkward to use - I know I could get used to it in no time but.. here's the little secret - I want my missus to be able to use the press, she doesn't know it yet but I have plans for her

P.S. Simon, I have almost perfected the Chinese Shirt folding routine

It would not take long to get used to a swing away. Plus when I had a clam shell I found that positioning transfers for garments took longer. Unless you are getting one with a pull out platen.

Good to hear about the folding