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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
The shop currently does not have a heat press.  It would be great if we can pool our money together and get one for the shop.
 
The shop currently does not have a heat press.  It would be great if we can pool our money together and get one for the shop.
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== Uses ==
 
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*Transferring Vinyl to Clothing
 
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*Toner Transfer for PCB's
 
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== Candidates ==
 
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* [http://hixcorp.com/hobbylite Hix Hobby Lite]
 
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** $299
 
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** 9" x 12"
 
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** [http://hixcorp.com/warranties Lifetime Warranty on Heat Casting]
 
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* [http://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=42 Seiki SP500]
 
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** $255
 
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** 15" x 12"
 
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** One Year Warranty
 
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* [http://amazon.com/Gecko-GK101-PRO-15-Inch-Machine-Non-Stick/dp/B009VUYBFU Gecko GK101-PRO]
 
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** $255
 
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** 15" x 15"
 
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** One Year Warranty
 
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** Sold by Amazon
 
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* [http://sunie.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=43 Seiki HP3801]
 
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** $220
 
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** 15" x 15"
 
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** One Year Warranty
 
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** Out of Stock
 
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* [http://www.amazon.com/Fancierstudio-Heat-Press-Sublimation-9x12/dp/B006W0SROS/ Fancierstudio ???] *
 
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** $190
 
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** 9" x 12"
 
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** Sold by Amazon
 
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** May have uneven heating.
 
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** May only last a year and be difficult to find parts for.
 
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* [http://uscutter.com/Economy-9-x-12-Swing-arm-Heat-Press-110v "Economy" Heat Press] *
 
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** $150
 
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** 9" x 12"
 
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** May have uneven heating.
 
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** May only last a few months and be difficult to find parts for.
 
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> The last two options are probably not realistic candidates.  Doing research, it seems that most really cheap heat presses are are [http://www.t-shirtforums.com/heat-presses-equipment/t300737.html poor quality that heat unevenly and often break after 1-2 years] of use.
 
  
 
== Pledges ==
 
== Pledges ==
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Please send your pledges to: wolfenhex@gmail.com ([https://square.com/cash Square Cash] preferred)
 
Please send your pledges to: wolfenhex@gmail.com ([https://square.com/cash Square Cash] preferred)
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== Uses ==
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*Transferring Vinyl to Clothing
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*Toner Transfer for PCB's
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== About ==
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[http://hixcorp.com/hobbylite Hix Hobby Lite]
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* 9" x 12"
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* 28 Pounds
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* 850 Watts / 7 Amps
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[http://www.hixcorp.com/pdf/manuals/HL080807.pdf Manual]
  
 
== Status ==
 
== Status ==

Revision as of 19:48, 25 March 2014

Overview

The shop currently does not have a heat press. It would be great if we can pool our money together and get one for the shop.

Pledges

  • Martin Munn, $50 -- PAID
  • tylercrumpton, $25 -- PAID
  • Enabrintain, $35 -- PAID
  • Charlaxy + Wolfenhex, $30
  • Michele Faris, $20
  • Daniel Valdez, $20 (maybe $30)
  • Tahirih Osborne, $20 (maybe $30)
  • Barbara Attilio, ?
  • TinkerBuddha, Axe

PAID: $110 / $325

Please send your pledges to: wolfenhex@gmail.com (Square Cash preferred)

Uses

  • Transferring Vinyl to Clothing
  • Toner Transfer for PCB's

About

Hix Hobby Lite

  • 9" x 12"
  • 28 Pounds
  • 850 Watts / 7 Amps

Manual

Status

  • Research
  • Raise Money
  • Order
  • Setup
  • Learn
  • Make Stuff!

Consumables and Materials

Interesting Links

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