Nice job, a couple of things to help you out. When doing hats you need to flip out the sweat band so that when you press the hat you won’t get marks on the bottom of the hat. Also watch that the cap bill is not being marred by the top heat press. I put a piece of silicone on the bill to keep it from being marred by the press. Go job Sam.
For heat pressing items like those canvas bags it's really helpful to put something like a mouse pad inside them to get better contact within the pressed area.
I've been considering that same hat press for a little while now. I've been working on some hat designs. I made 1 that says I'm here cause u broke something too. Which is fitting for me because I work an industrial maintenance job. I feel your pain on running out of space, but I can't help it I love tools and adding more hobbies to the mix. I need to start selling projects so the hobbies can pay for themselves. Keep making and stay awesome.
Good info. My wife's business is tons of clothing. Next you need is a sublimation printer to really make custom clothing. If interested there are budget hacks to get into sublimation printing using a standard printer. Keep up the great videos, sir!
Make sure to press your object for a few seconds to remove wrinkles first THEN line up to press your item. A little bit of friendly advice for you my boy. Good video 🤟
Good video. I've used the brown/black leatherette to make some patches for our model train club and they worked great. One thing I would suggest on the big tote bag is that you iron it and take out any wrinkles before adhering the patch.
These are something I'm VERY interestd in, as I've been playing with the idea of offering the hat patch service in small batches to my day job salesfolk.. We can get large orders done easily though our vendors (I work for a promotionals company), but typically they frown on small-batch and one-offs.. This may push me over the edge into the 'ordering now' territory, lol.
I don't have a vevor press but love the press I do have. Bought it when I was given an 80 shirt order a few years ago. Best investment for that sort of thing. I also use it to re-press cheap shirts from the bargain stores or most online stores. Shirts seem to last longer when I do that.
What was the material used for the Samcraft patch on the hat you were wearing for most of the video? It looked thinner and, in my opinion, was more attractive than the thicker leather patches. Thanks! Great video!
It absolutely is! I have been planning on changes and will begin them soon I hope... going to build a new workshop myself and connect it to this one. :)
Just be careful with those heat presses. There are a number of people (in the UK especially) that have had Vevor heat presses set on fire. I’d recommend not leaving them plugged into power when you’re not around.
Some videos / reviews I've seen on other hat presses mentioned that there is often a line of singed / burnt fabric the three top of the hat along where the top plate would end. Have you noticed that with this press? Or does it seem to come out clean.
Does the Hat Press heat from both sides or just the top? I want to create patches, but have been told the press needs to heat from both sides to ensure the longevity of the patch staying on. But I don't want to spend $2500 on a press! Your thoughts would be appreciated.
I’m looking into getting a laser. I am only interested in cutting boxes. Is a 10w good enough for 1/4 material? Solid wood or birch ply. Or should I just save and get a 20w. Thanks. Great videos.
Do you mean 1/4 inch thick plywood? If so, you will need at least a 40w diode or even better a 50w+ CO2 laser for the birch plywood. It's not very easy to cut.
Let me play devils advocate. But Sam, what makes you different then the 100,000 Tee shirt shops/logo company/ guy at every swap meet in North America? Don't get me wrong, this is cool but can you pull in a decent monthly income and where does it stop. You could end up with a lot of expensive equipment sitting in the corner collecting dust because so many others are already doing it. Its not like you are getting in on the ground floor. I know this sounds like a negative nellie but I've held off on getting a laser engraver because so many people are doing it. Theres even a guy that goes to the flea market every Sunday with his laptop and engraver and does custom work while you shop around for fleas.
Nice job, a couple of things to help you out. When doing hats you need to flip out the sweat band so that when you press the hat you won’t get marks on the bottom of the hat. Also watch that the cap bill is not being marred by the top heat press. I put a piece of silicone on the bill to keep it from being marred by the press. Go job Sam.
For heat pressing items like those canvas bags it's really helpful to put something like a mouse pad inside them to get better contact within the pressed area.
I've been considering that same hat press for a little while now. I've been working on some hat designs. I made 1 that says I'm here cause u broke something too. Which is fitting for me because I work an industrial maintenance job. I feel your pain on running out of space, but I can't help it I love tools and adding more hobbies to the mix. I need to start selling projects so the hobbies can pay for themselves. Keep making and stay awesome.
Good info. My wife's business is tons of clothing. Next you need is a sublimation printer to really make custom clothing. If interested there are budget hacks to get into sublimation printing using a standard printer. Keep up the great videos, sir!
Make sure to press your object for a few seconds to remove wrinkles first THEN line up to press your item. A little bit of friendly advice for you my boy. Good video 🤟
I just started this video and the puns in the beginning are hilarious. Very news channel vibes.
Love this. I haven’t done any leather yet on my laser machines. Love these ideas and love the offset of your logo on your hat
Thanks Steve! These were surprisingly easy to engrave and cut -- don't take much power really.
@@Samcraftcom my 20watt pro D1 should handle fine shouldn’t it
Good video. I've used the brown/black leatherette to make some patches for our model train club and they worked great. One thing I would suggest on the big tote bag is that you iron it and take out any wrinkles before adhering the patch.
Amazing video like always!!!👏👏👏
Thanks!
Looks awesome! With your shop filling up you may need to secure some of that tractor/farm equipment structure for a new Samcraft HQ.
That's actually being planned right now! :) Not the new carport, but a "Samcraft 2.0" space. :) I hope to get it built before the end of the year.
These are something I'm VERY interestd in, as I've been playing with the idea of offering the hat patch service in small batches to my day job salesfolk.. We can get large orders done easily though our vendors (I work for a promotionals company), but typically they frown on small-batch and one-offs.. This may push me over the edge into the 'ordering now' territory, lol.
That hat looks nice on you
You only have yourself to thank! LOL
Great video! Love how fast the heat presses are. I can see how they would be a great addition to laser work. 😍
Thanks Sam I have been following you for a very long time!
So cool! Great Demo. Thanks.
The hat looks great bro! Great information. Thank you!
They look great Sam!
I don't have a vevor press but love the press I do have. Bought it when I was given an 80 shirt order a few years ago. Best investment for that sort of thing. I also use it to re-press cheap shirts from the bargain stores or most online stores. Shirts seem to last longer when I do that.
Nice presentation, I just order a hat press.
My first time here🎉Totally Love your video! 💥💯
Thanks Sam! Looks great!
Glad you like it!
👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ oh wow! Can hardly wait to see what items you will offer with these amazing machines♥️♥️♥️♥️
Great products! ❤
👍😃Danke für das Video.
What was the material used for the Samcraft patch on the hat you were wearing for most of the video? It looked thinner and, in my opinion, was more attractive than the thicker leather patches. Thanks! Great video!
great video! now I have to buy one thanks hahaha
Great video! I have been buying a ton of things from Vevor. Upcoming videos on my channel of those things.
Good video.
Thanks!
For a big guy, your pretty KOOL with structured information….Humm I wonder what your background is?
Awesome addition laser town is definitely getting too small.
It absolutely is! I have been planning on changes and will begin them soon I hope... going to build a new workshop myself and connect it to this one. :)
What’s the price range of the leather sheets? The website won’t show me without making an account.
With JDS you will need a business/tax ID
Just be careful with those heat presses. There are a number of people (in the UK especially) that have had Vevor heat presses set on fire. I’d recommend not leaving them plugged into power when you’re not around.
Thanks for the heads up! I'll be sure to keep them disconnected when not in use.
Some videos / reviews I've seen on other hat presses mentioned that there is often a line of singed / burnt fabric the three top of the hat along where the top plate would end. Have you noticed that with this press? Or does it seem to come out clean.
Hi Sam, Where do you get the 6 pack beverage tote?
These came from Hobby Lobby
Sam what was that you sprayed on the leatherette patch to clean it , thanks
It's a cleaner called LA Totally Awesome. It's very popular for use in cleaning such items & very cheap.
💖💖👍👍💖💖Very cool
Why do you not use the parchment paper on the hats?
I was supposed to. There was a text overlay on the video saying that I messed up by not putting it on them. :)
@@Samcraftcom, Some how I missed that overlay, sorry.
And free for you
Sam, where are you getting your leatherette material? Will the gold engraving come out with a diode laser?
These are all from JDS Industries. They work for diode lasers, too. :)
@@Samcraftcom thank you, sir.
Does the Hat Press heat from both sides or just the top? I want to create patches, but have been told the press needs to heat from both sides to ensure the longevity of the patch staying on. But I don't want to spend $2500 on a press! Your thoughts would be appreciated.
I’m looking into getting a laser. I am only interested in cutting boxes. Is a 10w good enough for 1/4 material? Solid wood or birch ply. Or should I just save and get a 20w. Thanks. Great videos.
Do you mean 1/4 inch thick plywood? If so, you will need at least a 40w diode or even better a 50w+ CO2 laser for the birch plywood. It's not very easy to cut.
What s the story on Vevor ?
Does this mean that I can send you.a logo and you can press it onto a hat?
It sure does! :)
Let me play devils advocate. But Sam, what makes you different then the 100,000 Tee shirt shops/logo company/ guy at every swap meet in North America? Don't get me wrong, this is cool but can you pull in a decent monthly income and where does it stop. You could end up with a lot of expensive equipment sitting in the corner collecting dust because so many others are already doing it. Its not like you are getting in on the ground floor.
I know this sounds like a negative nellie but I've held off on getting a laser engraver because so many people are doing it. Theres even a guy that goes to the flea market every Sunday with his laptop and engraver and does custom work while you shop around for fleas.
If you see yourself as one in a crowd, that's all you'll ever be. 95% of success in business is in your mindset.
@@Samcraftcom good advice.
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