# Screenprinting rebuild

### Current status

##### Press - garment

We have one [mid-tier press](https://www.screenprinting.com/products/diy-starter-hobby-press-with-square-platen-14x14) from future space, mounted to a board.

We have one DIY setup made from pieces of a cheap 4-head rotary setup.

Potential wishlist items:

This one looks interesting for 2+ color without the space requirements of a rotary head setup, IF it works well: [https://www.screenprinting.com/products/pigskins-pigtails-screen-printer-starter-press#stamped-main-widget](https://www.screenprinting.com/products/pigskins-pigtails-screen-printer-starter-press#stamped-main-widget)

A Riley Hopkins 150 would be nice, but it's $275 new: [https://www.screenprinting.com/products/riley-hopkins-150-1-color-1-station-screen-printing-press](https://www.screenprinting.com/products/riley-hopkins-150-1-color-1-station-screen-printing-press)

##### Press - paper+

We don't have a "flat work" setup.

Could use [standard butterfly clamps](https://victorysfactory.com/products/butterfly-hinge-clamps-2-pc-set), but these look interesting: [https://neverthelessscreenprintingsupplies.com/collections/presses/products/ntl-adjustable-off-contact-screen-printing-hinge-clamps-pair](https://neverthelessscreenprintingsupplies.com/collections/presses/products/ntl-adjustable-off-contact-screen-printing-hinge-clamps-pair)

##### Screen coating & drying

Coating: Unsure of what if any troughs we have re: width and condition.

Drying: has been done inside a 4'x4'x8' tall tent enclosure. It takes up a lot of floorspace, seems like a more space efficient option should be possible.

##### Exposure

I believe it's been done via clip light with UV bulb, possibly in a cardboard enclosure. Last I heard there was still need for lights off, and a need a better method of coordinating "lights off" time.

##### Washout

Done in 1FL shower with pressure washer. Water supply is via T under bathroom sink. Electric supply via extension cord running to kitchen. No washout structure has been made to hold screens, or filter outflow.

##### Curing / Setting

We have a wheeled heat unit for setting, as well as heat gun.

##### Reclaiming

Also done in 1FL shower. Totally unclear on what we're using for reclaiming. No outflow filter.

##### Screens

Large variety of salvaged screens, some have patterns burned in that we want to keep, but they're not noted.

### Garment press

A single color press will be more space efficient. I've been told we will never get a cheap 4 head machine to register well.  
We could start with one, and even maybe get another. Having two might be good for teaching/skillshares etc.

Riley-Hopkins seems to be recommended:  
[https://www.rileyhopkins.com/collections/riley-hopkins-150-presses/products/riley-hopkins-150-1-color-1-station-screen-printing-press](https://www.rileyhopkins.com/collections/riley-hopkins-150-presses/products/riley-hopkins-150-1-color-1-station-screen-printing-press)

Specs from site:

- Platen Height: 4.5” (31 cm)
- Platen Size: 16”x16 with neck
- Max Frame Size: 23”x31”
- Base Configuration: Tabletop
- Color/Stations: 1x1
- Footprint (with 16x16 Platen): 20"x40"
- Weight: 28 lbs

Maybe could be set up to bolt down when in use and get hung up when not?

### Flat work

Butterfly clamps for flat work, on 1/2" ply.

Maybe poly finished, or a polycarbonate laminate?

[https://victorysfactory.com/products/butterfly-hinge-clamps-2-pc-set](https://victorysfactory.com/products/butterfly-hinge-clamps-2-pc-set)

[https://www.screenprinting.com/products/awt-hc-101-screen-printing-hinge-clamps](https://www.screenprinting.com/products/awt-hc-101-screen-printing-hinge-clamps)

For a 20x24 screen, am recommended 26x32 or so (vs a more conservative 21x30)

These could have holes in them for hanging, or be shelved, or slot into a rack.