I bought it and it's worth the buy. You just got to know how to adjust your hat on the machine. Only takes a few trys and you will be glad you purchased it.
you need a heat press pillow to put under that to even up that empty space in the hat so youll get a GREAT PRESS. HEATING PRESS PILLOWS as you would use for t shirts.
hi there, just wondering if you ever finished that CNC mini mill project or is video 6 the last one ? very interested to see what you did for the rest of it .
I am so damn glad I saw your video I almost bought the same problem you're having now I fixed it so I can avoid it and I also got one with three sizes for different hats. With the larger arch thank you so much! I paid a little more at 145.00 but it is well worth it!
I think they don’t recommend 6 panel hats because the vinyl won’t press into the seem correctly so I guess the mashing is design for just the 5 panel hats.
I bought this press with NO issues at all and I've done different type hats , I made a hook to hold the bar down, I also use a folded towel several times and it works fine , no heat marks , nothing I'm very happy with it
@@IcyTamagotchi Yes as of now I have from non structed hats , snap back hats , fitted hats and flex hats , but again as I mentioned in my comment im using a small folded towel along with a Silicone Baking Mat Pastry Mat Countertop Protector Clay Mat , which I purchased from Amazon, which seems to help with any kind of creases, I could make video if you like
Was you able to use the 6 panel hats with this heat press..maybe stick a Teflon pillow in there to make it snug. I want this machine but if 6 panels you can’t do what’s the point ya know.. please let me know
Nope, not as it comes. I've contacted the seller and he says there are no optional platens. I've got it partially disassembled right now, going to make my own. If I come up with something, I'll post an update.
@@bqsenior oh wow, I haven't had any issues like that. Does the display come on and look like its trying to heat up? I wonder if the heat pad has came unplugged? Or went bad?
honestly, i couldn't imagine ever using heat transfers on a 6 panel hat anyhow, the center crease would obscure your design. 5 panels are ideal for heat press. (think about the cheap bass pro hats)
Well, I still plan on getting back to it. Life just got so hectic, priorities changed, too many projects, etc. It's on the back burner, but I'll get to it eventually. Sorry.
I tried one thinking that too. It pressed big wrinkles into it, just won't work.. I've reached out to the seller about different platens but he hasn't replied yet.
There were several sellers on there with the same price, even some on Amazon. I didn't link to anyone specific because they did not sponsor the video in any way to earn the promotion.
These were HTV vinyl, like you use on shirts and any vinyl cutter like a Cricut or bigger can do it. I've also make a ton of hats with screenprint transfers. Haven't tried 3d patches though.
I too run a screen printing shop, and also a clothing line. I've gone as far as to buy a Chinese leather shoe patcher and been sewing my patches on to hats. I too have this machine, that I used before I determined the hats it was producing were not suitable to sell to consumer. I get lines on the hat where the top part presses into the hat and leaves a crease, and also I get wilts in the middle of the hat on either side of the patch I'm guessing because my full crown hats /Richardson 112s and yupoong classic and retro truckers, are not flush with the bottom plate, there is a gap. Man there has got to be a better more efficient way of getting these patches onto these hats than sewing them myself. Could you please share if you ever found a work around for the full crown hats, I don't require a video a verbal explanation would be fine. And also do you not get like starched creased marks on the hat from the heat press? I'll gladly drop 1200 dollars on a heattronix or stahls heat press if I could churn out hats of a quality that a customer won't see that crease and the dad gum patch will just be on there. Very frustrating. I appreciate your wisdom, patience, and calm demeanor. I'm not sure any hat heat press will work for me. Is there any tips or suggestions you could give me?
I just bought a chinese shoe patcher myself! Haven't even stitched with it yet, building a base for it now. Funny you mentioned the leather patches, that was one of the reasons I wanted the patcher. As for pressing vinyl onto the Richardson style hats, yes, I did finally get this little press to work on those too. I need to do a video on that update, but in simplest terms, I made a accessory bottom insert that matches the profile of those hats. I lay it on top of the bottom platen to correct the shape and top platen is a little flexible so it conforms. It might take a couple times, I can get a good press on them now. Also, someone in the comments suggested a heat press "pillow" for this problem too, but I've yet to try that.
@@SelfMadeProject the CLSP is solid. I have experimented with my hat press without the heat with all types of glues, hot glue guns, barges leather cement, etc etc. I was thinking about making a platen myself that would fit the machine and the larger crown hats better, but scratching my head as to how to go about it, I think my buddy with a lathe could probably do me a bowl that I could use but I am at odds as to how to approach getting the measurements correct. I see there are all sorts of hat presses on the market geo knight, stahls, sisers, etc. I hate to do it but my experimentations are about over, that heatronix 360 iq video on RUclips makes it looks so effortless and flawless I think I am just going to fork up the 1600$ and just end my frustration. I admire you tho sir, keep up the good work up there.
Oooff never put the platen down on the printed area without laying a piece of paper over it or you'll be scraping that print off a 325° platen... And while doing so it's very easy to scrape the black finish off... Which from what I understand hurts the long term integrity of the press... Especially a little guy like that. (I swear I don't know from experience)
Why u stop making content for your channel? I'm a new subscriber and like your content you've already posted. Hope to see more content from U when u can
Thanks. I've got several videos in "the can" just not finished. Time is a factor for me, between work and family and a side business, just not much time.
I need to make an update video on this little press actually. I got a big hat order, which forced me to get used to it and tweak my process. I ended up making over 300 hats in one sitting, went great. Like printing money.
I have some new video I made with it, but haven't edited/posted it. I made a run of around 300 trucker caps on it and got a "system" down with it. It was great, a real money maker actually. I made way more per hour on those hats than I do on my normal screenprinting work. Paid for the machine many times over on just that one order. There are nicer machines out there, but this one will get the job done.
@@ChristopherKretz yes, actually, but I just haven't taken the time to video it. I'm not super happy with my homemade platen either, which is another reason. I just ordered a heat press "pillow" to put under the hats, going to see if that does the same thing.
Ding, ding, ding! Winner! You're the first to notice! I had my wife cut out the vinyl with her Cricut machine and neither of us noticed at the time. We did catch it later, but the video was already up and I didn't think anybody would pay that close of attention, lol. Luckily, just practice hats really, nothing I was selling. Good eye!
The feeling you have when you are wanting to push his hands out of the way and do it your self ... AAAAARRRRRR come on, it cant be as hard as you are making it look to be.. :(
Several things you did wrong. It's not the hats or the press. Adjust the band to make tighter. And you dry press it to make the fabric lay down. No problem. I think you wanted it to work perfectly with no thought or planning. That's ok though you said you are newbie. We live and learn.
Ha! You have no idea what you're talking about. I made that video 2 years ago, and since have made hundreds of hats. Not a newbie. This press works great for foam front trucker hats. Perfect hat every time. It will not, however do a good job on structured or 6 panel hats. The platen simply isn't the correct shape for those hats. It doesn't matter how much you stretch the hat, the platen determines the contact area, not how tight the hat is. If you try to "dry" press those hats first, you'll end up with pressed in crease, effectively ruining the hat. I think it was pretty clear in the video that this press works for some hats, and won't work on others. Probably shouldn't comment on things you've never done yourself.
Well, acutally, it was for a customer not me. But, yes, I did like Trump's performance overall, especially the economy and foreign policy. He was crude sometimes and I got sick of the tweets, but still liked him.
What was wrong with yours? I've made a bunch of hats on this one so far, still working fine. I did finally figure out a way to do structured hats too. I need to post an update video.
Temp wacky , jumps 40 degrees cant sublimate, constant beep displaying HHH, i just sent it back and got the Dulphin, green one with extra platens sent that back after 2 controller didnt work After that , went pro and got the Maxx Press no problems since.
@@SelfMadeProject I needed consistency for sublimating truckers and doing FlexSoft labels and sleeves prints,Yep there is a 2 in 10 chance you get one that works but just for Vinyl though, Thanks.
You would wonder how American freight companies would stay in business with all the damaged goods claims...... Wait, that's right. You keep getting passed around departments, each one feigning ignorance until you give up and the only way to get the insurance claim for a $10 item is to spend $4k in legal fees.
@@SelfMadeProject he's talking about the signs hanging next to you at the end of the video taped onto the metal rack. Hes saying the drawing looks like a KKK member...which it kind of does 🤷♂️
@@FreedomOverFame oh, maybe. I kept racking my brain what I could've said or done that implied anything kkk related. Yes, that logo is for a knife company I've printed lots of T shirts for, and a super nice guy. Its a knight, the medieval kind I'd say. Thanks for pointing that out, it really bugged me not knowing.
@@PACKAGEMODS Lmao. Biden has destroyed this Country. U liberals crack me up. Open borders will destroy any country. Biden don't even know what day it is.
Хобби
Thank you for making this video; I was about to buy this.
Love the last hat!
They have size adapters for different hat types. Also an under pillow helps or warming the hat up so it can be shaped a bit before pressing
I bought it and it's worth the buy. You just got to know how to adjust your hat on the machine. Only takes a few trys and you will be glad you purchased it.
you need a heat press pillow to put under that to even up that empty space in the hat so youll get a GREAT PRESS. HEATING PRESS PILLOWS as you would use for t shirts.
Where did you get your press pillow from
@@bradleydavis9802 I made all of mines. Good ol RUclips gave me all different sizes & materials to use. really easy & cheap.
@@karenpaul4594 ok wow I have to check them out. My sewing skills not below beginner stage but I may try it. Thanks
@@bradleydavis9802 believe me if I can you can. You can also use hot glue. True
@@karenpaul4594 ok I definitely appreciate the encouragement for sure I will try it out!
Thanks you were a big help good in put .
You had me laughing on that last one !
hi there, just wondering if you ever finished that CNC mini mill project or is video 6 the last one ? very interested to see what you did for the rest of it .
I watched another hat press video and it came with several heat press attachments to fit different bends.
I am so damn glad I saw your video I almost bought the same problem you're having now I fixed it so I can avoid it and I also got one with three sizes for different hats. With the larger arch thank you so much! I paid a little more at 145.00 but it is well worth it!
Good! Glad it helped. I've made this one work with some tweaks, but a nicer press would probably be easier.
Not gone liee that Blue n Yellow PIRATES one CAME OUT NICE 🔥👌🏾💯.. I NEED THAT PRESS
great video! can you please update the video to do structured hats?
If you agjust the back band to make it smaller will that work better.
Just add a twist tie or Elastic band to the back side that is catching on your hat , and that will stop it from catching into it .
I got one from Amazon but it does not want to raise up how do I get it to lift up to actually put a hat on the press or is it broken?
love that last hat! haha
I think they don’t recommend 6 panel hats because the vinyl won’t press into the seem correctly so I guess the mashing is design for just the 5 panel hats.
What kind of a heat press do you have to press your shirts?
I bought this press with NO issues at all and I've done different type hats , I made a hook to hold the bar down, I also use a folded towel several times and it works fine , no heat marks , nothing I'm very happy with it
Great! I made a hook hold down too.
Can you press different styles of hats?
@@IcyTamagotchi Yes as of now I have from non structed hats , snap back hats , fitted hats and flex hats , but again as I mentioned in my comment im using a small folded towel along with a Silicone Baking Mat Pastry Mat Countertop Protector Clay Mat , which I purchased from Amazon, which seems to help with any kind of creases, I could make video if you like
Would this be better than a cricut hat press
Where's the link to get this hat heat press?
Was you able to use the 6 panel hats with this heat press..maybe stick a Teflon pillow in there to make it snug. I want this machine but if 6 panels you can’t do what’s the point ya know.. please let me know
Nope, not as it comes. I've contacted the seller and he says there are no optional platens. I've got it partially disassembled right now, going to make my own. If I come up with something, I'll post an update.
Good job 👏🏾
Are you going to finish the “cnc mill conversion” series?
Yes, someday. I've got all the parts, just have too many other priorities. If life ever slows down a little, I'll get back on it.
Great job
Nice video did you set the press on a certain setting for it can heat up?
I just used the settings recommended for the vinyl. This little press heats up fast!
@@SelfMadeProject mine dont heat up at all any suggestions
@@bqsenior oh wow, I haven't had any issues like that. Does the display come on and look like its trying to heat up? I wonder if the heat pad has came unplugged? Or went bad?
Self Made Project Do you mind if I email you a picture of my press I really think u can help me out!??
honestly, i couldn't imagine ever using heat transfers on a 6 panel hat anyhow, the center crease would obscure your design. 5 panels are ideal for heat press. (think about the cheap bass pro hats)
Not true
Whatever happened to the CNC conversation of the MiniMill ?
Well, I still plan on getting back to it. Life just got so hectic, priorities changed, too many projects, etc. It's on the back burner, but I'll get to it eventually. Sorry.
Thanks for this video! Could you share where you get your blank trucker hats from?
A sock helps put it under it roll it up bam perfect its like heat press pillow
Where you find this for 99 bucks?
last hats why i subscirbed!
Ha!
You get a like just for that last hat :)
Ha! Thanks.
Can you pls share the link for the Teflon and tape
All can be found on Amazon. Just search for heat press Teflon and heat press tape.
I'm not an expert on this, but just maybe when you go to press the crowned hats, the pressure will make the hat lay flat.
I tried one thinking that too. It pressed big wrinkles into it, just won't work.. I've reached out to the seller about different platens but he hasn't replied yet.
How did you print that on the laminate paper???
It's vinyl...he had it already weeded out before video started to save time
What are the links for your products?? Who through ebay did u purchase it?
There were several sellers on there with the same price, even some on Amazon. I didn't link to anyone specific because they did not sponsor the video in any way to earn the promotion.
Does it work with 3d patches ???? And How do u make the stickers ??
These were HTV vinyl, like you use on shirts and any vinyl cutter like a Cricut or bigger can do it. I've also make a ton of hats with screenprint transfers. Haven't tried 3d patches though.
Have u tried it with 3d patches?
I too run a screen printing shop, and also a clothing line. I've gone as far as to buy a Chinese leather shoe patcher and been sewing my patches on to hats. I too have this machine, that I used before I determined the hats it was producing were not suitable to sell to consumer. I get lines on the hat where the top part presses into the hat and leaves a crease, and also I get wilts in the middle of the hat on either side of the patch I'm guessing because my full crown hats /Richardson 112s and yupoong classic and retro truckers, are not flush with the bottom plate, there is a gap. Man there has got to be a better more efficient way of getting these patches onto these hats than sewing them myself. Could you please share if you ever found a work around for the full crown hats, I don't require a video a verbal explanation would be fine. And also do you not get like starched creased marks on the hat from the heat press? I'll gladly drop 1200 dollars on a heattronix or stahls heat press if I could churn out hats of a quality that a customer won't see that crease and the dad gum patch will just be on there. Very frustrating. I appreciate your wisdom, patience, and calm demeanor. I'm not sure any hat heat press will work for me. Is there any tips or suggestions you could give me?
I just bought a chinese shoe patcher myself! Haven't even stitched with it yet, building a base for it now. Funny you mentioned the leather patches, that was one of the reasons I wanted the patcher. As for pressing vinyl onto the Richardson style hats, yes, I did finally get this little press to work on those too. I need to do a video on that update, but in simplest terms, I made a accessory bottom insert that matches the profile of those hats. I lay it on top of the bottom platen to correct the shape and top platen is a little flexible so it conforms. It might take a couple times, I can get a good press on them now. Also, someone in the comments suggested a heat press "pillow" for this problem too, but I've yet to try that.
@@SelfMadeProject the CLSP is solid. I have experimented with my hat press without the heat with all types of glues, hot glue guns, barges leather cement, etc etc. I was thinking about making a platen myself that would fit the machine and the larger crown hats better, but scratching my head as to how to go about it, I think my buddy with a lathe could probably do me a bowl that I could use but I am at odds as to how to approach getting the measurements correct. I see there are all sorts of hat presses on the market geo knight, stahls, sisers, etc. I hate to do it but my experimentations are about over, that heatronix 360 iq video on RUclips makes it looks so effortless and flawless I think I am just going to fork up the 1600$ and just end my frustration. I admire you tho sir, keep up the good work up there.
@@thomasv5596 hey thomas! long shot, but interested in you’d sell your hat press! let me know 😅
@@mikey-yx9js Sure, but the shipping would be expensive
Heat nation makes a hat press that comes with 4 different platens for the different types and sizes of hats...
I just purchase this and it will not heat up. Is there anything I can check on it
DID U FIND A SOLUTION?
My same machine will not heat up more than 200 😞please let me know if you have a solution.Thank you
Turn the knob too put more pressure on the hat
Oooff never put the platen down on the printed area without laying a piece of paper over it or you'll be scraping that print off a 325° platen... And while doing so it's very easy to scrape the black finish off... Which from what I understand hurts the long term integrity of the press... Especially a little guy like that.
(I swear I don't know from experience)
He had the teflon on it.
Why u stop making content for your channel? I'm a new subscriber and like your content you've already posted. Hope to see more content from U when u can
Thanks. I've got several videos in "the can" just not finished. Time is a factor for me, between work and family and a side business, just not much time.
Thank u for this video, i just got thw same press.
I need to make an update video on this little press actually. I got a big hat order, which forced me to get used to it and tweak my process. I ended up making over 300 hats in one sitting, went great. Like printing money.
Self Made Project do you have a link to the heat press?
Whats the update on this machine? im considering buying it soon
I have some new video I made with it, but haven't edited/posted it. I made a run of around 300 trucker caps on it and got a "system" down with it. It was great, a real money maker actually. I made way more per hour on those hats than I do on my normal screenprinting work. Paid for the machine many times over on just that one order. There are nicer machines out there, but this one will get the job done.
@@SelfMadeProject Thats awesome. I ended up buying it last night, your review was really helpful. Thank you for replying.
@@SelfMadeProject this looks like your newest video. Did you ever find a different platen to help with the structured hats?
@@ChristopherKretz yes, actually, but I just haven't taken the time to video it. I'm not super happy with my homemade platen either, which is another reason. I just ordered a heat press "pillow" to put under the hats, going to see if that does the same thing.
@@SelfMadeProject I tried the pillows and was not happy with it. I really enjoyed making the hats, but this press is so limiting.
Wheres the link
to the hat heat press
Just search ebay or Amazon, sort by price. There's a bunch of them out there.
Where can I find a video on how to make those iron on decals?
Most of us that print shirts and hats have a vinyl cutter. Either a Cricut, Silhouette, Brother, Roland, etc. I use a Cricut.
Where do you buy your hats?
Most of the buld tshirt places sell blank hats also, like shirtmax or jiffyshirts.
Sophomore is spelled wrong on the hats.
Ding, ding, ding! Winner! You're the first to notice! I had my wife cut out the vinyl with her Cricut machine and neither of us noticed at the time. We did catch it later, but the video was already up and I didn't think anybody would pay that close of attention, lol. Luckily, just practice hats really, nothing I was selling. Good eye!
Is that vinyl?
I've done vinyl and screen print transfers both with this little press. Good results with both.
@@SelfMadeProject thank you 🙏
Chyy-NUH
Awesome ending !!!
Ha!
the manual wasnt in chinese, it was just such a rough shipment that the letters all scrabbled!!
Ha! That's it!
Does it do puff print???
I have no idea. I've never tried puff print, maybe someone else will comment on that.
It doesn't need to lay flat. The press will flatten it when it make contact.
Nope, tried it more than once. That will wrinkle the hat and ruin the vinyl.
The feeling you have when you are wanting to push his hands out of the way and do it your self ... AAAAARRRRRR come on, it cant be as hard as you are making it look to be.. :(
There are some quirks about it that you'd just have to try it yourself to understand.
Not exactly production work but worth 100 bucks
I'm sure with a little practice I can get faster. I think after a I modify a couple things I can get it going smoother. Thanks!.
Several things you did wrong. It's not the hats or the press. Adjust the band to make tighter. And you dry press it to make the fabric lay down. No problem. I think you wanted it to work perfectly with no thought or planning. That's ok though you said you are newbie. We live and learn.
Ha! You have no idea what you're talking about. I made that video 2 years ago, and since have made hundreds of hats. Not a newbie. This press works great for foam front trucker hats. Perfect hat every time. It will not, however do a good job on structured or 6 panel hats. The platen simply isn't the correct shape for those hats. It doesn't matter how much you stretch the hat, the platen determines the contact area, not how tight the hat is. If you try to "dry" press those hats first, you'll end up with pressed in crease, effectively ruining the hat. I think it was pretty clear in the video that this press works for some hats, and won't work on others. Probably shouldn't comment on things you've never done yourself.
Great video and should have been left at just that but since you brought it up, how's that Trump hat working out for you now?
Well, acutally, it was for a customer not me. But, yes, I did like Trump's performance overall, especially the economy and foreign policy. He was crude sometimes and I got sick of the tweets, but still liked him.
This is a crap piece of equipment. Bought it, sent it back
What was wrong with yours? I've made a bunch of hats on this one so far, still working fine. I did finally figure out a way to do structured hats too. I need to post an update video.
Temp wacky , jumps 40 degrees cant sublimate, constant beep displaying HHH, i just sent it back and got the Dulphin, green one with extra platens sent that back after 2 controller didnt work After that , went pro and got the Maxx Press no problems since.
@@pressonnatty2677 I expected it to be crap, but I must have got lucky. At least so far. I've done vinyl and screen print transfers with no problems.
@@SelfMadeProject I needed consistency for sublimating truckers and doing FlexSoft labels and sleeves prints,Yep there is a 2 in 10 chance you get one that works but just for Vinyl though, Thanks.
@@SelfMadeProject can you please post the updated video to do structured hats?
You would wonder how American freight companies would stay in business with all the damaged goods claims...... Wait, that's right. You keep getting passed around departments, each one feigning ignorance until you give up and the only way to get the insurance claim for a $10 item is to spend $4k in legal fees.
The best part of this video was the last hat you pressed. Loved it. Trump 2024
Bros In jail 😂
You had me until you went political. 👎🏻
Ha! Had to do it, just couldn't resist. Actually, it was a customer request that I needed to make, so I shared.
Camo hat, overalls, and a hooded gentleman resembling a KKK member, a.k.a, just a logo for my knife company. Check.
Hmmm. Care to explain that comment? Hooded kkk? WTH are you talking about?
@@SelfMadeProject hes an idiot. Just disregard.
@@SelfMadeProject he's talking about the signs hanging next to you at the end of the video taped onto the metal rack. Hes saying the drawing looks like a KKK member...which it kind of does 🤷♂️
@@FreedomOverFame oh, maybe. I kept racking my brain what I could've said or done that implied anything kkk related. Yes, that logo is for a knife company I've printed lots of T shirts for, and a super nice guy. Its a knight, the medieval kind I'd say. Thanks for pointing that out, it really bugged me not knowing.
Make America Biden’s!
So everyone can own China crap
@@doughooser9708 yes sir
Politicize everything huh
@@fitthedescription3490 Biden 2020
@@PACKAGEMODS Lmao. Biden has destroyed this Country. U liberals crack me up. Open borders will destroy any country. Biden don't even know what day it is.