I had a Vevor, got it to replace the X in 1 that I had. While it was a good press, I'll stick with my $1600 Hotronix. Glad ya got to hear from me again!
I have the same hat press. I found out that the dial may say 300 degree's but when I used a infrared laser to check the temps, it was really around 270F. Since I've made the change and run my temp to 330 @ 30 seconds, my patches are staying on. I'm placing my patches across the front seam too. I buy my leather from HYDBOND.
You have to take the orange top off and make sure that the plate is laying against the plate that you see. Sometimes they're separation between the actual heating plate inside underneath the cap. It should be right up against the other one so it's even heat. Otherwise you're going to get a cooler temperature. Very easy fix
Another tip is to wrap the silicone matt over the top and use magnets to hold it in place. Ii will sag a little when open but tightens back up when the press lowers on the hat.
Have you pressed the leather patches over the center stitching of the hat? If so have you had any issues with the leather taking shape of the stitching?
For the jds leatherette sheets. Did you try using E6000 glue on the DIY patch before pressing? Would be interesting to know if it's more durable with adding the glue 🤷♀️
There are 2 types of Vevor Hat presses. I'm curious why you choose the automated lever one instead of the manual lever one? From my research, I learned that the automated one doesn't have the ability to control the pressure. Have you found any issues with this hat press? Thanks Matt
I chose it because I can hit start and walk away and load the laser and when it’s done it’ll a lift by itself and I don’t have to sit there and babysit it
Do you put the cardboard from inside that hat back in. It’s an odd question but I always wondered if a customer cared about that. Like maybe it gives a good or new impression when they unbox it.
You are correct ! Sorry , not sure what I was looking at. Can’t wait for my hat press to come in . I am starting with the Hydbond Leatherette material to cut custom patches on my laser . Enjoy your channel
Hey Matt, you said that the JDS leatherette patches don’t come off but have you had any luck making your own patches from leather and attaching at adhesive sheets? Thanks for the great videos!
I am confused re the settings: Are you stating that you do not turn on the heat press first, but place your cap on, set the temperature to 275, forr25 seconds, then turn on the heat press and turn it off as soon as it reaches the temperature?
It's been a while since I got to see you again. You have embroidery going too? Dang. You are enterprising :) I like that unit not being prohibitively expensive. What do you think of the 8 in 1 type presses if you want to do more than hats? I see Vevor has those too. Cheers from Winnipeg
@@laserengravingwithmatt I have been doing okay with my omtech. I've gained some skills and enjoyed a summer and holiday season of craft sales. But it occurred to me that I could easily add more to my offering. I've been looking at those combo sets for a while thinking of doing tshirts, cups, hats, etc. Been seeing lots of dtf patterns cut with the laser and even direct laser on cotton tshirts. So I dunno. I'll keep enjoying your success and keep learning. Do you ever do one-on-one voice or vid calls with people interested in knowing more?
Hey Matt - thanks for the great video - I am curious about the JDS patches you are using - are they the adhesive patches? If so, do you still press them on? with heat? lmk! Many thanks!
Matt, question for you. I see all of the patches you are doing in this vid are off to the side of the seam running down the center of the hat. Is this to avoid a "seam lump" down the center of the patch? How would a hat look if you did put the patch dead center, using this press? Would the seam imprint through the patch? I ask because I am on the verge of buying this press, and in my new business so far, people seem to want the patch centered.
I just got one and am having problems with the Richardson 112 hats. When I put the patch in the center of the hat I am getting creases on both the right and left sides of the patch in the hat. Thats running the heat at 300 for 30 sec. If I run the heat or time any lower the patch does not bond all the way around the patch. Then I have to heat it again and the creases become worse. I have tried a microfiber towel under the hat and still have the same problem. So far I am not impressed. Do you have any suggestions on solving the creases in the hats when you put the patches in the center of a Richardson 112 hat? I have no problems when I put the patch on either the right or left side of center or a hat that has no seam in the center. Thanks
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thank you Matt. I folded a smaller microfiber towel four times and put it in between the hat and the pad just in the location where the patch is and have had much better resultes. That eliminated any space that is not filled between the hat and the pad.
I just got mine and ran it same settings, looks great, but I do get a ",hard bend" above the patch, kind of where the pad ends, it looks like you get that as well a little. You said you use medium pad? Is that the one that came on it? @@laserengravingwithmatt
Hey Matt, hope all is well with you. Just a quick question on the JDS patches. Used about 125 of them so far and they have been absolutely awesome. But, I just received a batch that the paper backing keeps falling off of them, where the others had to be peeled when you get ready to heat press them. The ones that the backing is falling off are not adhering at all. It's like the adhesive is not melting. Have you had any issues like this and, if so, any ideas on solutions? I'm using the orange automatic Vevor press set at 300 for 30 seconds. That setting has worked for over 100 hats before. Any suggestions would be much appreciated and thanks for your videos!!
Have you run into the problem of no power yet? I have owned this Vevor hat press for 2 weeks, and it has been working great until today. It will not turn on, acting like there's no power.
Say brody can you do a small but detailed video of you pressing up a hat with patch you know like setting up the press from start to finish yeah I know that sounds boring but some of us need to see it done that way and or just go live and save the video so that we can rewind it as much as we would like to thanks and dope video I’m thinking of purchasing the press and so far you and another fella has this press and y’all got the best reviews side note I will be asking him to do the same as far as a detailed video 😂 oh 1 more thing you just gained a new subscriber 💪🏾💯
Got to be honest. Mine doesn't regulate temperature properly and customer service has been terrible. I end up having to use my mini iron to finish the patches. It doesn't heat evenly either. It has not worked at all with my plastisol transfers. Maybe I got a bad one but going to just call it a loss and dish out the money and get a Stahls or Geo Knight.
Just got mine today and having a hard time getting the balance of heat and time for this amazon patches, when it sticks it burns it. Then i tried a sheet of hybond brand stuff and my god the differece. Perfect the first time
Be careful with this heat press. I’ve had mine for a while now, and it suddently overheats without the thermometer showing, and many of them have uneven heating along the top platen. I tested with a heat thermometer gun, and thought I’d let you know.
Which size lower platten did you find works best with the Richardson/structured hats?
Medium
Because of your review, we actually bought 2 of these. It works out that while one is pressing, we get the other one pressing. Thanks for this review!
😃👍
I had a Vevor, got it to replace the X in 1 that I had. While it was a good press, I'll stick with my $1600 Hotronix. Glad ya got to hear from me again!
Right, just get a 360 Hotronix. The formulas are already worked out.
$160.00 VS. $1800.00 that’s a big difference
I have been watching several videos on this topic and yours is really good, thankyou!!
Good I am glade to hear 😃
Mine arrived today! Looking forward to this!
Awesome. Just did 20 hats today with it.
I have the same hat press. I found out that the dial may say 300 degree's but when I used a infrared laser to check the temps, it was really around 270F. Since I've made the change and run my temp to 330 @ 30 seconds, my patches are staying on. I'm placing my patches across the front seam too. I buy my leather from HYDBOND.
Nice 😃
are you getting an outline of the center seam in your patch?
You have to take the orange top off and make sure that the plate is laying against the plate that you see. Sometimes they're separation between the actual heating plate inside underneath the cap. It should be right up against the other one so it's even heat. Otherwise you're going to get a cooler temperature. Very easy fix
@@jesserodriguez1904 I second this question. @pfiltz are you seeing the outline if the seam through the center of the patch?
Do you have a problem with pressure?
Great video. Thanks.
Question-are you planning to do a video with your recommendations of who to use for your embroidery digitizers?
Yes when I find a couple good ones I will.
Hey. Thanks for the video. You mentioned a heat pad silicone and I didn't see the link for it.
It’s in the description also. amzn.to/48SGn3X
Another tip is to wrap the silicone matt over the top and use magnets to hold it in place. Ii will sag a little when open but tightens back up when the press lowers on the hat.
Thank you for your information. I have been looking to purchase one and you just confirmed my decision to do so.
Thank you Matt for the video. I’m going to check it out. I’ve been hit or miss on some so far.
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Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! I have a different Vevor hat press and just made my 1st hat using it!
Looking forward to another smartstitch video because mines on the way! Great content as always Matt
Congrats
Great Video....I know you can't adjust the pressure but can you not add some extra foam to help add pressure a little?
Good question. I have never tried it.
Thanks matt love ur videos, good to see your doing well.. keep grinding
Thanks
I've found this Vevor just smashes the hats and puts a whole new crease in them.
Sorry to hear that. I don’t have that problem
Did you find a way to fix this problem?
I've been doing some research and heard that heat taping a microfiber cloth to the plate helps prevent this...
Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
For the "stitched" letters...when pressing them on the hat...do you use a glue or silicone on the back of the stitching to help it stick better?
They come with an adhesive on it
Have you pressed the leather patches over the center stitching of the hat? If so have you had any issues with the leather taking shape of the stitching?
No I haven’t had that issue. Try using a Mr. clean eraser for cushion underneath it.
Does your temperature go higher than the setting temperature then it goes back down can you do a video with a temperature gun
That press looks nice! You should do a video on how to trademark an Etsy shop name, there's much confusing stuff online about that
I will look into that
What happens if you center a patch on the front seam? Mine scorches a perfect imprint of the seam on the patch.
I have only done it once and it was fine but you can see the seem a little
Do you ever put patches on across the middle where the seem is? if so how does that workout?
I do. It’s tough because you can see the seam
Great video, super useful info. Curious though, what settings did you use on the beanies with the shirt press?
I’m sorry that I don’t remember. I have used my embroidery machine to do all the patches to sew them on now.
@@laserengravingwithmatt no worries, thanks for getting back to me
Thanks again for another informative video!
You bet 😃
For the jds leatherette sheets. Did you try using E6000 glue on the DIY patch before pressing? Would be interesting to know if it's more durable with adding the glue 🤷♀️
I have only used the ones from jds that have an adhesive on them already.
@laserengravingwithmatt7833 I guess I should have added the sheets with the adhesive but also adding the glue as well.
Emma you shouldn’t need to add glue. I haven’t needed to yet with all the testing I have done.
I use magnets to hold silicone to top of machine so you dont have to touch it
Hi there,
What patches do you recommend for somebody just starting out who doesn't have a business?
Thank you!
P.S. Love your videos!
I use JDS patches
Matt I have a Thunder just like yours. Do you have the original air supply pump on it or have you upgraded??? Thanks!
Yes I have the original
@@laserengravingwithmatt Awesome because I always feel like I need to upgrade but you prove it all works!!! Thank you!!!!!
There are 2 types of Vevor Hat presses. I'm curious why you choose the automated lever one instead of the manual lever one? From my research, I learned that the automated one doesn't have the ability to control the pressure. Have you found any issues with this hat press? Thanks Matt
I chose it because I can hit start and walk away and load the laser and when it’s done it’ll a lift by itself and I don’t have to sit there and babysit it
Ahhhh.. i see, I see.. that snidbit helps, many thx @@laserengravingwithmatt
How do you know which size pad to use they all seem to fit the hat, I cant tell
I use the medium size
How do you avoid creases and wrinkles? I just received mine and really having an issue.
I use the middle pad and let it sit in it with out getting pushed by the head coming down.
Hey what temp do you run for the beanies on the shirt press? Do you slide cardboard behind the flap when pressing?
I quit doing beanies in there because it gives a flat Matt look after the heat is on them
Thank you Matt for making this video! Do you have a link for the blue stuff you use between the press and the hat?
amzn.to/48SGn3X sorry about that
Do you put the cardboard from inside that hat back in. It’s an odd question but I always wondered if a customer cared about that. Like maybe it gives a good or new impression when they unbox it.
Yes! That is a good question. Yes we do.
The link you left for the patch cover when you pressing the patch is only rated for up to 240 degrees ?
Thanks for telling me. I will take a look. Something must have changed because the one I got is 425. It says it o. The package.
Nope just looked and it says 446 F
You are correct ! Sorry , not sure what I was looking at. Can’t wait for my hat press to come in . I am starting with the Hydbond Leatherette material to cut custom patches on my laser . Enjoy your channel
good info. Thanks man. Question: why do you order your patches when you have a thunder laser right behind you?
Because the customers want the stitching
Where do you get the Richardson hats in bulk?
Nowhere right now everyone is sold out
Matt, do you find the digital temperature on the Vevor is accurate? thank you
I don’t know 🤷♂️ I have never tested it
@@laserengravingwithmatt mine is hotter than what the digital readout show’s. I just wondered if you had checked your. Thanks for your reply.
Does the shiny side go against the hat or press
It doesn’t matter
Is it better than the 4-1 manual vevor hat press?
Thanx Matt! What size round and rectangular would you recommend fit best on those caps?
Medium
@@laserengravingwithmatt - Thanx - I'm referring to a 3" x 2" rectangle vs the 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" - Keep up the great work!
How long does yours take to heat up?
Hey Matt, you said that the JDS leatherette patches don’t come off but have you had any luck making your own patches from leather and attaching at adhesive sheets? Thanks for the great videos!
No I have not. I only have been using JDS
I am confused re the settings: Are you stating that you do not turn on the heat press first, but place your cap on, set the temperature to 275, forr25 seconds, then turn on the heat press and turn it off as soon as it reaches the temperature?
What! No. Turn it on and set it to 300 for 30 seconds and leave it on until it’s done
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thank you!
Have you tried Embroidered Patches yet sir?
No
It's been a while since I got to see you again. You have embroidery going too? Dang. You are enterprising :) I like that unit not being prohibitively expensive. What do you think of the 8 in 1 type presses if you want to do more than hats? I see Vevor has those too. Cheers from Winnipeg
I think it’s a good concept but would like to try it.
@@laserengravingwithmatt I have been doing okay with my omtech. I've gained some skills and enjoyed a summer and holiday season of craft sales. But it occurred to me that I could easily add more to my offering. I've been looking at those combo sets for a while thinking of doing tshirts, cups, hats, etc. Been seeing lots of dtf patterns cut with the laser and even direct laser on cotton tshirts. So I dunno. I'll keep enjoying your success and keep learning. Do you ever do one-on-one voice or vid calls with people interested in knowing more?
Yes that’s good you want to keep growing with your company. Yes I do calls and video chat. It’s the patrion link in the description.
Which one of the 3 size hat plates do you use
Middle
@@laserengravingwithmatt thanks brother
Have you been able to do PVC patches without the lower heated platen? I'm hearing you need a lower platen for PVC. I would like to avoid that!
I won’t run PVC
Hey Matt - thanks for the great video - I am curious about the JDS patches you are using - are they the adhesive patches? If so, do you still press them on? with heat? lmk! Many thanks!
Thanks. Yes they are and yes you do.
Can you recommend a heat and time for PVC patches? I just ordered this same machine and a bit nervous how well the PVC patch will hold
Matt I received my silicone sheets to protect the hats and patch , which side faces the hat the shiny or the dull side , or does it matter .
It doesn’t matter
Matt, question for you. I see all of the patches you are doing in this vid are off to the side of the seam running down the center of the hat. Is this to avoid a "seam lump" down the center of the patch? How would a hat look if you did put the patch dead center, using this press? Would the seam imprint through the patch? I ask because I am on the verge of buying this press, and in my new business so far, people seem to want the patch centered.
Everyone wants them on the side. I had one company do it in the center and you can tell a little bit but after they wore it you couldn’t see it.
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thanks for the quick reply Matt.
Hi Matt... What is a fold up hat? Do you have a link?
? Fold up hat?
did you cut down the silicone mat?
Yup
Have you tried putting a patch on a straw hat with this heat press?
No I have not.
I just got one and am having problems with the Richardson 112 hats. When I put the patch in the center of the hat I am getting creases on both the right and left sides of the patch in the hat. Thats running the heat at 300 for 30 sec. If I run the heat or time any lower the patch does not bond all the way around the patch. Then I have to heat it again and the creases become worse. I have tried a microfiber towel under the hat and still have the same problem. So far I am not impressed. Do you have any suggestions on solving the creases in the hats when you put the patches in the center of a Richardson 112 hat? I have no problems when I put the patch on either the right or left side of center or a hat that has no seam in the center. Thanks
I use the middle bottom pad and a silicone mat. Make sure you are not pushing it to far on it should be flush
@@laserengravingwithmatt Thank you Matt. I folded a smaller microfiber towel four times and put it in between the hat and the pad just in the location where the patch is and have had much better resultes. That eliminated any space that is not filled between the hat and the pad.
What size are those patches you have been using? Cant decide what to go with
2x3
I just got mine and ran it same settings, looks great, but I do get a ",hard bend" above the patch, kind of where the pad ends, it looks like you get that as well a little. You said you use medium pad? Is that the one that came on it? @@laserengravingwithmatt
Hey Matt, hope all is well with you. Just a quick question on the JDS patches. Used about 125 of them so far and they have been absolutely awesome. But, I just received a batch that the paper backing keeps falling off of them, where the others had to be peeled when you get ready to heat press them. The ones that the backing is falling off are not adhering at all. It's like the adhesive is not melting. Have you had any issues like this and, if so, any ideas on solutions? I'm using the orange automatic Vevor press set at 300 for 30 seconds. That setting has worked for over 100 hats before. Any suggestions would be much appreciated and thanks for your videos!!
No I have not. Reach out to JDS they will help you
Which plate do you use? Small medium or large?
The one that is the same size as the top
What's the best way to clean the machine?
I wipe it down when it cools down with super clean
Hey man I’ve got the same press and it works great however it’s leaving burn marks down the seam of the hat? My settings are 285 for 20 secs
With leather patches
Burn marks down the seam of the hat that seems like it’s too hot, but you’re a lot colder than my settings. I don’t know what to tell you.
@@laserengravingwithmatt yeah it’s pretty odd
I’m gonna try and put something under to relieve pressure from the seam but what’s the perfect setting you recommend 300 at 30?
Yes, using the silicone sheet
Have you tried any silicon patches?
No
@@laserengravingwithmatt Daggum. Sorry I meant PVC. But I’m trying to figure that out as well.
@SevenEightHeinz I don’t do anything with PVC because that will ruin a laser
I guess I messed up. I got the patches from Amazon. at that temp they get black stripes. even the entire patch with some of them.
Oh no 😬
Do you have any problem with pressure?
No
We love you and wish you all the "luck and good" in the world
Have you run into the problem of no power yet? I have owned this Vevor hat press for 2 weeks, and it has been working great until today. It will not turn on, acting like there's no power.
I I have not. I am hearing of lots of people saying the temperature is wrong.
How do you set the settings?
Turn the dial to the left seconds and turn it to the right for temperature
@@laserengravingwithmatt thanks
Say brody can you do a small but detailed video of you pressing up a hat with patch you know like setting up the press from start to finish yeah I know that sounds boring but some of us need to see it done that way and or just go live and save the video so that we can rewind it as much as we would like to thanks and dope video I’m thinking of purchasing the press and so far you and another fella has this press and y’all got the best reviews side note I will be asking him to do the same as far as a detailed video 😂 oh 1 more thing you just gained a new subscriber 💪🏾💯
I can do that. I have a big order to do soon
@@laserengravingwithmatt man that’s dope congrats as well I got my notifications on so I’ll be on lookout
any issues with this unit? still holding up?
Still going strong
Got to be honest. Mine doesn't regulate temperature properly and customer service has been terrible. I end up having to use my mini iron to finish the patches. It doesn't heat evenly either. It has not worked at all with my plastisol transfers. Maybe I got a bad one but going to just call it a loss and dish out the money and get a Stahls or Geo Knight.
Sorry to hear that. That stinks. I have two and they are still going strong.
To do beanies, I take a piece of cardboard and cut out the exact size of the patch and then it wont melt the rest.
Thanks I will give that a try.
Buy a big silicon sheet for cookie baking and cut it to size with your laser. So cheap and you can get like 10 out of them.
how do you like your smart stitch embroidery machine?
Love it. It has been by far the best investment yet.
So 300 degrees for 30 seconds?
Yup
Matt check out sanmar for your hats and beanies
Thanks I will do that.
Just got mine and I’m getting wrinkles on my first few hats. Any thoughts?
Placement is key. Make sure when it’s coming down. It’s not pushing on the Bill of the hat because that will cause wrinkles.
Just got mine today and having a hard time getting the balance of heat and time for this amazon patches, when it sticks it burns it. Then i tried a sheet of hybond brand stuff and my god the differece. Perfect the first time
Glad you figured it out.
I love mine just did 24 hats today...
tell me about your laser
I have seven
Be careful with this heat press. I’ve had mine for a while now, and it suddently overheats without the thermometer showing, and many of them have uneven heating along the top platen.
I tested with a heat thermometer gun, and thought I’d let you know.
Thanks. I have been watching it but haven’t had any issues yet. For the amount of hats I’ve run through it. I am shocked. It’s still going.
1:20 "i stuck at 25 seconds and 30 for the heat" Say what?
No 300 for heat and 25 to 30 seconds
@@laserengravingwithmatt I bought one and it is now for sale. Vevor won't take it back. Should have bought from Amazon.
Can engrave the pants ..Remember Levys
Yes