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[cbsuperduty]

I would like to get a new cap press this summer and I am looking different options. I just happen to run across this one but there is also Sunie that seems comparable. My main issue is fitment. My current press SUCK'S because the platten is so large. Doe this one work decent with the hats used today (not the foam trucker hats)? Would appriciate advise from those that have used it or Lou.

Thanks,

Chris

[gprockhill]

My experience dealing directly with the SUNIE corporation was not a good one. I just bought a hat press from Lou and while I have yet to try it out, I know if there are concerns that he will deal with them in a honorable way. Plus, he doesn't want women yelling at him... a big plus as far as I am concerned.

[temptat]

Some hat press makers have different sized, interchangeable platens.  I have a hix and a hotronix.  Both have variable sizes.
Thanks, Frank

[cbsuperduty]

Thank you both. Just wanting to know how today's 6 panel low profile hats fit on these presses. My old Insta has a bigger platten (not interchangeable and I could buy a new press for less then Insta wants to switch the platten). If these don't work well then I may look at one of the ones with interchangeable plattens.

Anyone else? Lou?

[charles95405]

A word of caution on the multi platen press...I have the Hotronic with all the platens, but I got it at a show for reduced price....Before dropping$500-$700 on a 'multi platen press, you should be reasonably sure you have the market base or a good idea that you can build it ...otherwise you will have a very nice door stop. You can use a washcloth or similar to bulk up your existing platen and that might work for you

[tiger3000]

Thanks Charles,
 I did not think about that.
We just started to look at hat presses.

[MonkeyMeMe]

Charles, is right,,

I have a hix with the big plates,, but i use a washcloth, or better yet,

Lous pads and i cut them up to stagger the size and stack them to fill the gap in the 6 panel,

that is all i press, and  the girls cadet hats,,

and it works fine

[EngraverGuy]

I have been considering a hat press......does the money make sense with many people prefering the embroidered hats?  Always looking to add to my line and available products.  Any thoughts would be welcomed.

[knifemaker3]

Last fall I screened 36 dozen hats and cured on my hat press due to not having a conveyor dryer yet.  I done this for a local livestock barn.  I'm trying to find some cheap hats priced around the same as last time to do another order now for them.

There is much money to be made in the hat market.  Esp. to businesses that give away free hats for advertisement.  You can screen or heat press hats cheaper than you can embroid, therefore making screening a very good option for give away hats.

Good Luck!

[COCHISE]

I don't sell many hats and I don't have the plate to screen them. I should just make one and get on the stick with marketing.

 I just saw somebody was having a sale on them......... the data is in the shop computer...... I'll go over and find it and get back to you.

ken

[American logoZ]

Otto makes some decent hats at reasonable prices.  Sometimes they throw up an auction - several dozen for around $90.  Each month they run a promo - easy to pick up hats around $1.  If you want even less expensive, check out Fahrenheit closeout caps.  Caps are popular with my customers.  Embroidery is their fave - although the girls love military style colored camo with bling (mylar embroidery and rhinestones).   And the kids like to decorate their own (white cotton painters cap kits - paired with white tee, complete with kid-friendly decorating options).
 

[gprockhill]

Here is another question about imprinting onto a 6 panel unstructured cap. I do like the wash cloth idea, however my issue is how to hold the cap securely in place. If there was a way to pull the material taught over the platen from beneath - it would be great. Ideas? Or would bulking it up with wash cloths do essentially the same thing... making the material smoother and less subject to wrinkling.. Does this question make sense?

[deChez]

I had a Mighty Press with several different size cap platens...I still used the wash cloth most of the time because hats vary from brand to brand. So, having a single platen probably won't be an obstacle.

In answer to your question about pulling the hat taught...yes, the cap presses do have a lever that pulls down to accomplish that.

I sold my press because I needed the money at the time. I've been eyeing the least expensive press that Lou has....that's a great little entry level press....great price....and you can count on Lou to stand behind what he sells.

I used my cap press for things other than caps. It's great for doing vinyl or plastisol transfers for over-heart, or sleeve placement (or curing screen printing ink in those places).