Cleaning and pressing is so important when investing in comic books and you can tell that this guy is wizard, this channel is the truth, keep up the good work doc👍🏾
I appreciate the information. Those presses are awesome. You are obviously on another level. I thought it would be on presses for home use as opposed to industrial but ok. Thanks!
Nice to see the tools of the trade. But everyone needs to remember just cuz you have all the best tools; a master of the craft you are not...the good Dr has a degree for a reason.
Great tutorial. I was wondering what a master uses.. I have 2 x Seal 210m. Works great! The T shirt types of presses wear out. Try to get used presses only with caution and testing. Thanks
Very informative. Maybe a bit out of my price range for my personal collection, but definitely worth considering since you recommended not using the t-shirt presses
I am using the seal mount 200 for about five years now.I use a master craft hand held temperature reader to double check the heat and it is still pretty accurate.Great machine that was bought from a photographer as well.I liked the tip of adding something under the mat as I have been adding magazine boards under the comics instead.I will change that today..thanks for the great tip Doc.
I haven’t seen frog eye presses in forever Great design You can drill a hole in the side of the platen and put a meat thermometer in the side if you want to go old school Great video
great video. what presses qwould you suggest for someone just getting into cleaning and pressing comics, that does not have a couple of thousand dollars to spend on a press. thank you.
I'm trying to change career (health issues) and don't have a lot, so right now I have a couple "bettersubs" from Amazon to start and they do fine. I just don't have thousands of dollars to spend. It works for now and I just got my first gig pressing, so we'll see how it goes. If I become too busy, I might have to suck it up and get a bigger one (more professional), but, thats the future. These Chinese presses aren't the most accurate, so a definite temp gun is needed to know what to set it to, to get the right temperature. I also gun the presses every time and during press to make sure nothing whacks out....
I've been really happy with my Seal/Bienfang/DK 160, which I think is the ideal size for a home press. The platen is 15 x 18, comfortably big enough for either a pair of comics or a pair of magazines side by side, or a single comic or mag if opened flat. The 160 has a single adjustment knob, so produces even pressure. The temp controls and gauge are pretty inaccurate, but no prob since I've noted with a temp gun which temp settings on the press produce which actual temps I need for various vintages of books.
Glad you covered this. Always best to listen to someone with a great deal of experience! Do feel the need to “rest them in the press” for several hours after the timed hearing in order to avoid a return of prior geometry?
Since you have so many presses it might be a good idea to consider renting them out. I know I would since I really just have a few books that I want to have pressed. I know I can probably just send them to be pressed but I have a huge problem with leaving my valuable collectibles in the hands of someone else.
With the Seal 210 do you adjust the pressure for every new book you press and set the handle to 45 degrees with the book in the press? I also find adjusting the platen results in an uneven platen even if I tweak the adjusting nobs the exact same amount.
Thanks Kevin! Very informative video. I am now rethinking my plan to buy a T-Shirt press and get a Seal dry-mount press instead. Is there anywhere in Toronto or the GTA that would sell used Seal presses in order to avoid the shipping fees?
Great intro and info on your presses! I own a few Seal dry mount presses. Very consistent pressure and temperature with each. I used to own a Seal 550 press, but it was just too big and my space was limited. I totally enjoy your videos!
Amazing! I really wanted to get into my own cleaning and pressing (as a hobby) not to compete with you but I’m not sure I have the patience. Thank you so much for the guidance.
dude, not to be rude I'm a first time viewer but I have heard of you before so I do know of you so I trust you but if I'm going to buy one myself. How are these dinosaur antiques that sound from you like they break often? rather than the new sleek digital presses that take up little room cost a fraction and imo just needs to make the comic look better than it did before. Not temperature guns, no massive equipment, has a warranty, costs a fraction and is easy to use for a beginner who just needs a decent job out of it? Thanks for responding.
Use what you like, but I have used both and have found that the dinosaurs out perform the new shiny t-shirt presses all day long. Also....you can but brand new dry mounts, but Seal/ Bienfangs start at around 3k. The t-shirt press will do just fine if you are starting out and learning, but trust me, if/ when you go to a dry mount....the difference will have you selling off the t-shirt press fast! Thanks for watching!
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Love these educational videos. Congratulations on 710 subscribes.
Thanks stav
Great video Kevin! Curious, do you cold press afterwards or just leave the book in the machine for 24 hours to cool?
Thanks for sharing!
Both techniques work
Cleaning and pressing is so important when investing in comic books and you can tell that this guy is wizard, this channel is the truth, keep up the good work doc👍🏾
Will continue to.do my best
I’m im-Pressed with the knowledge you share thanks!
Haha!
Great video Kevin, thanks for sharing the details on the presses you use, it is appreciated.
Great info and as always great content. :)
Very informative video and very interesting to see your set up for pressing.
A very informative video. With your know how, these machines do great work as evidenced in your other videos. Thanks.
I appreciate the information. Those presses are awesome. You are obviously on another level. I thought it would be on presses for home use as opposed to industrial but ok. Thanks!
Very interesting;
Thanks for sharing!
The first one looks like it has eyes 👀
I’m a total newbie to pressing getting ready to purchase my first pressing
Nice to see the tools of the trade. But everyone needs to remember just cuz you have all the best tools; a master of the craft you are not...the good Dr has a degree for a reason.
Great tutorial. I was wondering what a master uses..
I have 2 x Seal 210m. Works great! The T shirt types of presses wear out. Try to get used presses only with caution and testing.
Thanks
Seal 210s are excellent
Very informative. Maybe a bit out of my price range for my personal collection, but definitely worth considering since you recommended not using the t-shirt presses
I love seeing these videos. I always wondered what presses you used. You should do a small tour of the studio.
Not much else to see really...just a desk for dry cleaning.... :)
I am using the seal mount 200 for about five years now.I use a master craft hand held temperature reader to double check the heat and it is still pretty accurate.Great machine that was bought from a photographer as well.I liked the tip of adding something under the mat as I have been adding magazine boards under the comics instead.I will change that today..thanks for the great tip Doc.
Excellent.
I haven’t seen frog eye presses in forever
Great design
You can drill a hole in the side of the platen and put a meat thermometer in the side if you want to go old school
Great video
great video. what presses qwould you suggest for someone just getting into cleaning and pressing comics, that does not have a couple of thousand dollars to spend on a press. thank you.
A tshirt press will work fine....but keep your eye out for a use dry mount as well.
Hey great video. Where would i find parts for the seal commercial 200 (late 70s and 80s). Looking for temperature gauge and matt. Thanks
D an K photography
I'm trying to change career (health issues) and don't have a lot, so right now I have a couple "bettersubs" from Amazon to start and they do fine. I just don't have thousands of dollars to spend. It works for now and I just got my first gig pressing, so we'll see how it goes. If I become too busy, I might have to suck it up and get a bigger one (more professional), but, thats the future. These Chinese presses aren't the most accurate, so a definite temp gun is needed to know what to set it to, to get the right temperature. I also gun the presses every time and during press to make sure nothing whacks out....
Smart idea...
I've been really happy with my Seal/Bienfang/DK 160, which I think is the ideal size for a home press. The platen is 15 x 18, comfortably big enough for either a pair of comics or a pair of magazines side by side, or a single comic or mag if opened flat. The 160 has a single adjustment knob, so produces even pressure. The temp controls and gauge are pretty inaccurate, but no prob since I've noted with a temp gun which temp settings on the press produce which actual temps I need for various vintages of books.
Can show how you load the 9 book press with 9 books?
Yes.....i probably could do a video on that one day...
Seal 110 any day of the week. Tried a cheap amazon first but uneven heat and pressure. Seal is flawless
Glad you covered this. Always best to listen to someone with a great deal of experience! Do feel the need to “rest them in the press” for several hours after the timed hearing in order to avoid a return of prior geometry?
If you have the time to cool slowly in the press....that is the best!
You should do a video where you put a bend in two identical books then press one in an expensive press vs a T-shirt press
Dont have a tshirt press.
what's the power bill like?
Surprisingly not too bad...
Very nice!
Since you have so many presses it might be a good idea to consider renting them out. I know I would since I really just have a few books that I want to have pressed. I know I can probably just send them to be pressed but I have a huge problem with leaving my valuable collectibles in the hands of someone else.
Way too heavy and cumbersome and besides that....I need them!!
Just scored a 210M for $100. Is it just trial and error to determine the pressure, or do you have a rule of thumb?
Great price!! Looking for another one!
Hard to explain here....that might be a good video to do one day....
That's a really nice setup you've got there. Do you ever run them all simultaneously?
Oh yes...all the time. Gets pretty 🔥!! Had to run individual 15 amp circuits to avoid tripping the breakers and keep it safe!
With the Seal 210 do you adjust the pressure for every new book you press and set the handle to 45 degrees with the book in the press? I also find adjusting the platen results in an uneven platen even if I tweak the adjusting nobs the exact same amount.
Easiest way is to add/remove padding under the foam pad ..
@@comicdoctor Thanks! That was my first thought but then I went back to over tweaking it. Back to cooking books I go!
Ah, my kind of video ;)
Pressing is really good cause it gives the book benefits forever
Thanks Kevin! Very informative video. I am now rethinking my plan to buy a T-Shirt press and get a Seal dry-mount press instead. Is there anywhere in Toronto or the GTA that would sell used Seal presses in order to avoid the shipping fees?
Not really...just gotta keep your eye on kijiji and classifieds
So that’s how it’s done!
Thanks for this informative video. I’m on the hunt for a small press to learn on and glad I didn’t buy a t-shirt press.
Me too!
Do the books go in closed?
That's for another video...
Yes, since OP could have just said yes or no
Great intro and info on your presses! I own a few Seal dry mount presses. Very consistent pressure and temperature with each. I used to own a Seal 550 press, but it was just too big and my space was limited. I totally enjoy your videos!
Thanks Rich! They are the best!
Thanks for sharing. Interesting to see.
Seal is the deal
Amazing! I really wanted to get into my own cleaning and pressing (as a hobby) not to compete with you but I’m not sure I have the patience.
Thank you so much for the guidance.
Try to find a small drymount...You won't be sorry!
dude, not to be rude I'm a first time viewer but I have heard of you before so I do know of you so I trust you but if I'm going to buy one myself. How are these dinosaur antiques that sound from you like they break often? rather than the new sleek digital presses that take up little room cost a fraction and imo just needs to make the comic look better than it did before. Not temperature guns, no massive equipment, has a warranty, costs a fraction and is easy to use for a beginner who just needs a decent job out of it? Thanks for responding.
Use what you like, but I have used both and have found that the dinosaurs out perform the new shiny t-shirt presses all day long. Also....you can but brand new dry mounts, but Seal/ Bienfangs start at around 3k. The t-shirt press will do just fine if you are starting out and learning, but trust me, if/ when you go to a dry mount....the difference will have you selling off the t-shirt press fast! Thanks for watching!
Beats my shirt press ;)