Comparing the Cricut Autopress to a $1000 Traditional Heat Press
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- The Cricut Autopress is the newest clamshell heat press on the block, but at its $1000 price tag, it’s certainly on the pricier side. While the Autopress has many great features, it also lacks a few features that some might expect to find on a heat press in this price range. Since we have a high-end clamshell heat press in the shop-the TransPro Plus 1620, we decided to do a side-by-side comparison of these two nearly $1000 heat presses.
It’s important to note that we’re doing our best to be impartial in this video and are simply giving you a side-by-side comparison of the two heat presses. We’ll show you what the Cricut Autopress and a traditional heat press have in common-as well as show the many differences. We’ll also do some side-by-side test heat presses to show you how well both the Autopress and the traditional heat press perform across a variety of materials.
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📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Cricut Autopress Comparison Overview
01:51 Cricut Autopress Similarities with Other Heat Presses
02:50 Differences between Autopress and Other Heat Presses
07:55 Cricut Autopress Test Presses and Projects
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📖 Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Cricut Autopress Comparison Overview
01:51 Cricut Autopress Similarities with Other Heat Presses
02:50 Differences between Autopress and Other Heat Presses
07:55 Cricut Autopress Test Presses and Projects
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I bought the Cricut auto press and it’s been great but I realize I would like a larger platen and pressure controls. Thanks for another fun video 😁
Thanks for continuing to watch our work, we're glad you get so much out of them!
Excellent, thank you
We’re glad it was helpful!
FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!! Your collection of toys keeps getting better and better and better. I really like that Autopress! Need to win the lottery first. LOL
Thank you! It certainly is a nice machine. We're trying to win the lotto too. If we do we'll hook you up
Hello!! Love your channel
Hi, thanks for asking, but at this point we don't. It's on the list but it still might be a bit. We're in wedding prep mode!
Thank you for the videos. I'm new to heat presses and have been watching different videos to figure out which one I would like to start with. I was considering the Starcraft swing away after watching your video from last year. I was wondering how you would compare that one with the Transfer Pro Plus. I would be curious to see the reasons you might choose one over the other. Although I am a huge cricut user, I'm not impressed with their auto press. Thank you in advance!
Hey there! Great question. The biggest difference between the two presses is the style - one is a clamshell, which is great for cloth and really thin items. The swing away style gives you more versatility in the thickness of materials you can press. If we're working on shirts, sweatshirts, totes, etc, we go for the TransPro Plus. If we're working on sublimation hardboard, we head for the swing away. That being said, ProWorld also has a swing away in their TransPro line (and even one that's 16x20): shrsl.com/3omv9
Hope this helps!
Hey guys, great video. Have you tried using the cricut to heat press onto clear acrylic at all? around 4mm - 5mm thick? I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this.
Hey! Thanks for watching. We haven’t used the Cricut heat press for that specifically. From a thickness standpoint, though, it should be fine.
I appreciate your videos.
Thank you for checking us out and for leaving such a nice comment!
@@JustMightDIY I enjoy your interactions. I enthusiastically watch out for your videos.
Oh yay! We ❤️ hearing that. Thanks so much for the kind words.
Great video interesting comparison 👍🏿 I enjoyed every minute of it good Content
Thank you watching for leaving such a great comment!
Love the cabinet you have to store your machines that looks like an antique pharmacy cabinet! Where did you get that how can I get one???
Thank you!! We just replied to your other comment with the link to show how we made it! Here it is again:
How to Make a Faux Card Catalog Cabinet | Sublimation Printer Cabinet
ua-cam.com/video/AHIaaIRnrsM/v-deo.html
I like the cricut heat press mainly for storage and it’s cricut
That is definitely a huge feature other presses lack! Thanks for watching!
Nomex pad helps with heavy pressure and autopress.
Ah - good to know! Thanks so much. We’ll definitely check that out.
Since you’ve had the 1620 press do you find it hard to adjust the temp and timer? It looks like it would be with the control where it is. I’m getting that one or the Swing away Pro. Thanks for video,
No, not hard at all. We did a full test when we first received this press. ua-cam.com/video/UADgs17k22g/v-deo.html
omg, firstly I am new to the channel and you two are a DELIGHT!!!!
Secondly, I am a small bis owner and I am moving into the world of heat presses, I am starting with an EasyPress mini for jewellery case designs but I want to get a heat press next year BUT I live in a flat and I don't have a huge amount of room so when researching heat presses the sizes, storage has been a bit of a worry, especially if I am bringing in sweatshirts and t-shirts to print on from home... the new auto press is starting to look VERY appealing for that and I am definitely going to get a pillow after watching this!
But I have a question, I am planning on doing small deisgns all under 40mmx40mm on the left chest and/or sleeves, I am planning on using supacolor do you think the autopress will be ok?! #help
Hello and welcome to our channel! We're SO glad you're here. If you're planning to use the Supacolor transfers for business, we'd honestly recommend getting a heat press that you can adjust the pressure on. While we were able to hack the Autopress to make it work, we wouldn't have business-level confidence in the longetivty of those items. Supacolor transfers really do require HEAVY pressure for best results. Hope this helps!
@@JustMightDIY thank you SO SO much for your reply, it’s been so interesting learning about heat presses and working out what is the best way to do things! But also difficult 😅
Would you recommend a heat press even on something like jewellery cases? Or maybe a different type of transfer other then supercolor? Thank you again for your opinion I really appreciate it!!!!
Hey! Whether a heat press/Supacolor is right for you all depends on what material your jewelry cases are made out of, and what kind of designs you're wanting to put on them. ;)
@@JustMightDIY damnn the heat press world is a killer, definitely a lot of trial and error coming my way hahah
I love the cabinet you keep your machines in! It looks like an antique pharmacy cabinet from the outside. Please let me know where you got it so that I can get one. Use an affiliate link so you’ll get some money out of it thank you
Hey there! SO glad you like it!! We didn't buy the printer cabinet- we made it using a bottom cabinet from Lowes! Here’s the video that shows how we made it:
How to Make a Faux Card Catalog Cabinet | Sublimation Printer Cabinet
ua-cam.com/video/AHIaaIRnrsM/v-deo.html
The size/price is my biggest issue with the cricut auto press. My 15X15 Tusy just crapped out on me (broken handle) and I’m attempting to repair it but I may need a new press all together.
Hey there! So sorry to hear about your press. We hope this helped inform your next purchase decision.
@@JustMightDIY I’d love to buy the more industrial one you guys have or a hotronix from stahls but money is tight.
Great vid! Can you please tell me where to get the printer stand you have behind you in this video? 🙏🏻
Hey there! We didn't buy the printer cart - we made it! A sheet of plywood, some IKEA Komplement drawers/tray, paint, and a few tools will get you there. Here's the video that shows the build: ua-cam.com/video/TsrLcLEO8Ac/v-deo.html
The only thing concerning me about the autopress is that you can not adjust the pressure. But I was wondering .. on high pressure items (like the puffy and the last material you used that didn't peel correct the first time), could you just not adjust the timer to press for a longer period of time?
What I am needing it for is cotton baby onesies and regular heat press transfer paper. I do use a medium to high press (360, 20 seconds and about 8 pressure). I have found when I'm impatient and my press has not finished heating up, I can simply press it for about 40 seconds and it peels fine. I currently have a hotronix Fusion (without auto release) and have used it for over a decade. Great press but its now killing my back!
Hey there - we understand the conundrum. Unfortunately, a longer time is not a substitution for correct pressure. Some materials actually react negatively to being heated for too long. There may be ways to tricking the Autopress into a *bit* more pressure like adding pressing pillows of varying densities to see if something like that will give it enough pressure. Though, there’s no telling if something like that will be enough to give you the longevity for items you plan to sell. Hope this helps!
Hi, is the swing away open 360°? I guess it doesn't have pull out draw.
Can I change plates on swing away? Thanks
Hey! Different swing aways will have different features. But you’re right that they don’t necessarily need a slide out platen since the heating element swings out of the way. The most we’ve ever needed to swing ours open was 180 degrees. Some do have interchangeable platens.
Hey guys, I love your videos! Quick question I have a transpro 16x20 on backorder, in the meanwhile... I was gonna order a table on wheels? Can you please provide the exact footprint of the transpro 16x20? It appears it might fit on a 24-inch table. Is that correct?
Hey! We’re happy to help. Did you get the TransPro Plus 16x20 swing away or clamshell? They have different footprints. Let us know, and we’ll grab some measurements. 😉
@Just Might DIY the semi-auto, pullout drawer, the same you demonstrated vs. cricut. Much appreciated. If you could verify the depth of the table, you have it sitting on in video would be great!
@Just Might DIY Not the swing away, I repeat NOT the swing away 📣😅
Yes, what Pro World calls the "TRANSPRO PLUS 16X20 SEMI-AUTO HEAT PRESS" thanks so much! I apologize for the confusion. 🥰
Hey! Okay - the feet are technically 22.5” d x 9” w (they have a smaller footprint than the machine itself)
Total heat press footprint is around 29” d (from back of the machine to the handle on front) x 16” w
Our table is 24” d x 52” w
We LOVE that table for this heat press, as it’s sturdy, movable, has 2 deep drawers for materials and best of all has an adjustable height, which is SO helpful with this heat press because when it pops open, the handle gets pretty high on a standard table height. Here’s an affiliate link of you want to purchase the table we have: homedepot.sjv.io/Husky52
@Just Might DIY perfect! I'm so happy to hear it will fit on a 24" table. I'm buying one with wheels so I can move that beast around! Thank you so much!
sublimation blanks? ie acrylic keychain, earrings etc? on autopress
Hey! While we haven't tried those specific ones, they should work well in an auto press as long as you use the right materials and techniques. Happy crafting!
Did you compare the same fabric and htv as ti wether the fibers show on both if it stays down after multiple washes?
Hey! Thanks for watching. We didn’t do a specific test for that.
What is the material you inserted when transferring onto fabric? The small square shaped item...thanks!
Hey! Are you talking about the pressing pillow? Everything we used is linked in the description.
Thanks so much great vid... informative 😁
Can anyone comment on how the Cricut does with DTF transfers?
The only DTF transfers we're aware of don't need to be in the cricut. Can you give a better idea what's up?
please i need advise on the best printer i can buy for making stickers? please help
We have two videos going over making stickers.
With laser printer
ua-cam.com/video/c8bkDdpxWJU/v-deo.html
With inkjet printer
ua-cam.com/video/ftK3rVee7XA/v-deo.html
Hope this helps!
Your video is very good. It is very informative. My only negative part of the review is her fake laugh. I’m sure that she is a very nice person but I had to watch this video several times to get past her fake chuckle. Other than that excellent video thank you.
Thanks for watching! We are glad you found it informative. The only negative part of this is the judgement on my laugh. That’s just what it sounds like. Other than that, we really appreciate your comment. 😉
Blank craft canvas already on a frame
Absolutely, and in this video ua-cam.com/video/6G5GS0-cgr4/v-deo.html
We did just that, using Hiipoo dark fabric transfer with Cricut Autopress. Right around the 10:33 mark. Thanks for watching
Also to show the TransPro 1620 using Supacolor on crafting canvas. ua-cam.com/video/J63WSX2GytE/v-deo.html
Around 7:30
Thanks again