Homemade Screen Printing Press Build Specs
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2011
- Here's the detailed specs for my homemade 2x4 one color screen printing press. Built for limited edition tees at www.stickittoemsports.com printed at my graphic design studio www.seven1studios.com also used for printing Livin' Country T-shirts www.livincountryusa.com - Please subscribe, thanks for watching. Steve
Update: The bottom layer is 2 - 16" pieces and 1 - 14" piece of 2x4. I apologize, not 3 - 14" pieces.
*The pallet/platen I use the most measures 13" wide x 15.75" long. Made from shelving material. - Навчання та стиль
I built one of these after watching this video and writing down the dimensions. I built mine a little over 3 years ago and I've printed shirts for myself, shirts I've sold, and even printed a PCB etchant mask (plastisol ink) with it (making my own PCB's). For something you can build over a weekend (including finishing the platen with polyurethane or similar and dry time) this is awesome. And you can go to Home Depot or Lowe's or similar and find everything you need today. I have no problems getting off-contact adjusted or printing/flashing/printing with consistent registration. If you have even basic hand tools like a wood saw and a drill and have a clue how to use them, you can build this. I would recommend you get a tight-fitting hinge as the only trouble I had with slop was due to the hinge I used being a little wiggly.
I see this guy is now selling plans for this thing. I would encourage you to buy them as it will save you time in case you write a number down wrong, or miss a dimension, from the video. Plus, the guy took the time to share this information and put it together in a PDF, why not pay him? If he'd been selling these 3+ years ago, I would have bought them. I got it done from just watching the video, but a PDF would have been very helpful.
Thanks to this guy for sharing this information, it has served me well and I've made way more money with this than the materials and time cost me.
Good video. Looks like a decent design. I'm going to build one tomorrow. Thanks for taking the time.
Thank you! The only problem I've had was my main 2x4 arm has warped a little, If I were to build it again I'd use a hard wood for that particular piece. The warping only effects wide prints and I can level it out by placing a wedge between the platen and the arm before tightening the platen. I've printed thousands of shirts and it's still working great!
To Help Anyone Out Who Wants a Materials List:
2 x 4 List:
2 - 16 in.
1 - 14 in.
1 - 1 1/2 in.
2 - 4 in.
1 - 45 in.
1 - 10 in.
1 - Diagonal 5 in.
1 x 4 List:
2 - 5 in.
1 - 9 in.
2 x 2 List:
1 - Angled 5 in
2 - Angled 1 1/2 in.
Hardware:
Angled Aluminum
Insert Nuts
Washers
4 - Screw Eye Hooks
2 - 4 in. Springs Thick
2 - 4 in. Turnbuckles
Wood Screws
2 - 5 in. C-Clamps
Forgot:
Heavy Duty Hinge
and Various Nuts and Bolts
Hats off to you for running a shirt business with a 1 color screen. I built a 4 color screen on a rotating head. I also made a drying box (for freshly coated screens) which holds about 7 screens and also a light box to expose the screens. I have yet to get a business up and running. I guess that takes a whole other talent . Nice vids by the way, I especially like your dryer set up.
Thank you for your plans! I hope you are still here as I am now off to make this screen printer. I was going to make the four screen printer but realise I do not have the room in my workshop, so I spotted your plans. I am adapting the table from the four screen printer and using your design to attach your designed screen printer to it. Cross fingers lol as I am no expert but made shelving and a gate last week and put together many self assembly furniture items with the double dutch Chinese instructions. (Which always have bits missing). Well off I go to make the screen printer, workshop[ shelving and work desk for leather work etc.
You weren't lying when you said how easy it is to build this! I built the same press in an hour and a half by watching your video.
I only had a problem with the clearance between the c-clamps and the two uprights used to stabilize the screen arm.
thanks Steve....I have looked at many, but I think this will be the one I build! Wish me luck.
Super helpful! Definitely going to use this as a guide.
So far this is the best one i seen so far.. i will like to have the mesurements of the woods again... im very surprise how nice it looks.. good job.!!
Amazingly simple! Thank you mate, I was looking for ideas on how to build a silk screen press and your video helped me a lot.
You've inspired me to start my own clothing line of shirts. Thank you!
Very Nice. I really like the look and how simple the build. Thank you for your video.
Best one I have seen so far. Looks great.
Just wanted to say thanks for the informative and detailed vid. I just took a real interest in screen printing and this video inspired me to build my own. so tday I did :) for about 30$ and it's perfect. I'm now on my way! Thanks!
very, very nice press man. I'm in the beginning stages of building mines.
thanks for this upload man! best diy i've seen!
Definitely looks like a one-color version of the four-color press on Printing Plans d com. Looks really nice!
I have several but the most universal is my 13"W x 15.75"L pallet, kids XS tees - Adult sizes fit nicely. I use melamine shelving material and tape the cut sides with painters tape to avoid snagging the t-shirt. The melamine is great since you'll get build up from the tees & tack spray - a little gu-gone cleans it off perfect.
great video, just finished one of my own. now all i have to do is make the pallet and im going to make some shirts, thanks!
Well done thank-you, looking forward to giving it a try.
That's awesome, make sure you post a video of your build. I'd love to see it. I've never used my cutter to make stencils. I know I wouldn't get as detailed resolution and the vinyl could possibly lift off the screen - I don't see it lasting for more than one run. I have screens I've washed out 5 times with no deterioration in the emulsion.
Thanks a lot brother for giving a great idea to build a one color Tshirt press . I myself am a professional screen printer with an experience of 30 years experience in total screen printing and I keep on looking to see great Ideas from other Professionals and you are one of them .Thanks once again for the great idea to build a great press I am one of your Fans . M.A. KHAN
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bro i need diy stand blue print possible to give idea
Great jon man, It helped me alot and I got the notes down on paper.
thanks for the tutorial! im about to go buy supplies to build one right now!
Awesome job man.
Thank you for your time it looks fantastic.
All the best for you.
The best ever .
Super sweet! Thanks for sharing.
Very nice job. Thank You for sharing
Thanks - I bought the flash dryer - if you mean the stand, I don't have a video on that.
@adonisrottweiler I hope my answer is what you're looking for. When assembling, the bottom layer is held together by the 2nd layer. I used drywall screws, screwing down into the 1st layer, countersunk and used wood filler to hide the holes. The same thing was done on the 3rd layer, screwing down into the 2nd.
wow bro looks professional...thanks for sharing the ideas,love it! im gonna subscribe. cheers!
very good, great, I really enjoyed it!
I purchased mine at Tractor supply and Home Depot - I'm sure Lowes or Ace Hardware has the items also. Good luck with your build!
@257cks Hi, sorry for the delayed reply. The off contact works pretty good. I often tape a small piece of cardboard on the end of my screen to balance the off contact. Since the press doesn't "float" you end up having a much larger off contact towards the back than the front.
Thank you. I sent you the part list. I'm planning on posting a video of the entire process from start to finish, so stay tuned. I burn my screens on an old Yudu machine I had kicking around. It has it's limits because of the size of the light box area but the built in timer works great. I've seen some great videos on UA-cam on how to build your own light box, you should check them out.
Great video!
Awesome information. Thanks!
kick ass video!!! Thanks for sharing your hard work!!!!!!
Works the way it is supposed to. Just Good
I drilled a hole in clamps - screwed into the 2x4 through the small angle blocks
when I've printed on paper or anything for that matter, you need to use some sort of spray tack or other form of adhesive on your pallet. Also, you could be pushing too much ink through or your ink is too thick. Generally the off contact space is about the thickness of a credit card.
great job! I noticed your screen arm does lift up that far. You might find it hard to load shirts on with the angle so low as well as the weight of the screen may not keep the arm/screen in an upright position. Easy fix by bringing that block of 2x4 back a bit. Mine is at about a 50 degree angle.
So you don't have to worry about burning your image on the screen in the exact spot you want it to print on the shirt. Also, when printing different size shirts you'll want to adjust your palette to ensure proper image placement.
its a work of art man ... Stained beautifully ... Big Bucks on Ebay :-)
Thank you. I drilled a hole in the side of the c-clamps and then screwed them through the 2x2 piece and into the 2x4 arm. I should have noted that in the video, sorry about that. Thanks for subscribing!
enjoyed your vid. attaching a screen at the end would give an idea how it all comes together ready for printing. cheers.
This is amazing.
thanks,it really helped me a lot!
Thank you so much this was really helpful!
@Ruthotron - sorry I thought I replied to your comment. When you pull the screen down the spring tension is in a straight line as you lift up the spring pulls the arm back.
you're welcome. This is a one color press. Look for the multi-color DIY press vids for printing multiple color designs.
Thanks. I just put an update in my description. I built several sizes but the most universal measures 13" wide x 15.75" long. I believe I describe the construction in other videos of mine.
awesome!
I've seen plans for a 4 color DIY wood press - not very sophisticated though. Good luck. Thank you. Please post a video if you build an aluminum or metal press.
I only wish you had shown how to use the press as well. Do you have a video to show this? I am completely new to this and so your video has given me some insight. Thanks!
wow! awesome crossbow
thanks for the vid now i can get building!
Thanks - I'm not sure what that other press looks like. I do know that I've printed literally thousands of shirts with this press and it's still working well. Maybe worth the extra effort?
Thank you. You must e-mail me for me to reply with the parts list. I cannot attach anything here. I specialize in one color printing, so for me this is perfect. If you plan to do multi-color prints, I'd make it a 4 color. There's plenty of plans for 4 color presses out there.
Steve, just wanna say thanks a lot man for sharing this video!! I'm in need of a simple DIY screen press, and yours seems really easy to do. I'm going to make one soon and i'll let you know the result :) Btw, do you mind doing a video tour of your shop? Thanks man! Happy Easter.
thank you very very much my friend
I just completed my build from this video. Now I just need to get my paint and see how it works.
no problem - I'll send them today. Thanks
Sweet. Thanks for the video tutorial. :)
i was going to buy one of these until i seen this video excellent vid
I built a few but the most universal one I use is 13" x 15.75"
I drilled through the "C" clamp and used a screw to attach it to the wood
yep, i finally figured it out!works fantastic!! thanx :)
You know what, you're right! Wow, I apologize. The bottom layer is actually 2 - 16" pieces and 1 - 14" piece creating the "I". I've updated my pdf file. Thank you!
thanks,i started on mines today,
Wow I watched lots of videos and you're is the best .you explained it so well. I am wondering what paint do you use? I tried different kinds of fabric paint but they make the material hard
Thank you for sharing this
for multiple colors on a single press you'll have to figure out what specific colors you want to use. once you have that when designing the product each color has to be a separate layer. print out each layer in black on separate transparencies which will become a separate screen. (this is an essential part of printing that you will have to look up (burning the print on to a screen is 1 part light exposure 1 part equipment 2 parts patience)) you then have to align each screen to create an image
Thanks for sharing
great video, I am impressed. please, what tools did you used to build the flash dryer? do you have a video on how to build that from scratch? thanks Pros.
Great video!
This gives me a better understanding on how presses work, I have one question though. How much space should I leave between the platen and the screen?
I'm using 10 x 12 wood screens ( the only size I could find) and since I don't have a press yet, been using pieces of wood to practice onto paper and the paper keeps sticking into the screen when I do a pass of ink and it looks like a blob of ink.
It could be a few inches shorter, maybe no more than 5" - depends on the size of the screens & platens you plan on using.
Steve,
Thanks for the plan.
Would you please tell me how you attached the clamps to the aluminum and the wood?
Josh
I made a few, but the most universal I use is 13x15.75" - I do show them in my other videos. Thanks
@densanavaley The press can be removed from the table, so nothing is glued to the table. The press was assembled with drywall screws that I countersunk and then used wood filler to hide the holes. I hope that answered your question. Thanks, Steve
very nice, im building one.. thanks!
hey dude, i reproduced the same machine, how did u put up the first layer? all on the same level? or the middle one ane the 2 side ones?
Great build...When using the C Clamps, my screen is doing a wheelie after tightening down. Even with a little pressure this happens. So I still have to hold down my screen when doing a press. Any suggestions or is this normal?
Really nice design!! How do you attach the c clamps to the wood, or are they attached to the angled aluminum? Thanks a lot!
Brilliant mate thank you very helpful don't have the dimension of the shirt pattern do you?
is there a material specification details
Nice!
Steve-How did you attach the clamps? Did u drill hole through them and use a bolt to attach to the wood piece? Thanks
What did you do to make the arm not come back up when you press it down.was the arm heavy ?
thanks brow...
Thank you. I don't know of a place on how to build screens.
OMG!!! that's great but seems no safety lock in the back spring?
This is great, thanks for sharing. I'd love to get that parts list. I've got a bunch of 2x4s and decent-shape plywood laying around, and could finally put them to use.
Do you think it'd be worth it to make it double-sided and turn your plans into a two-color press?
I am going to build one using your idea. Will send you the final product
GREAT VIDEO!! BY FAR the best and detailed video i've seen. I do have a quick question for you. On the base layer (the "I" shape), I get you have the 4 bolts attaching the top and bottom part of the "I" formation, but how did you attach the center part of the "I" to the rest of your press. Did you glue it to the table and then screw? Thanks in advance.
good job
awesome, please let me know if you post a vid of your build. I'd love to see it. Steve
I made the same exact silkscreen press but its not holding a 16x19 screen like it heavier. is there a requirement on screen to be used by this silkscreen
?
Would u knw hot to make a screen printing machine for printing cups and mugs
@sigmatalk @Stavros71 - no you cannot use regular paper. First you need an extremely black image to block light from going through and second, you want all the surrounding areas to be exposed to the light to expose (harden) the emulsion so using a transparency allows the light to pass through. Research how "burning" a screen works and it'll make sense. Thanks