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Re: Has anyone tried an Ironing Press instead of an iron to transfer las

2007-04-17 by Len Warner

At 08:39 07/04/17, Digest Number 2073 wrote:
>     Posted by: "chalaco_51" chalaco_51@... chalaco_51
>     Date: Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:25 am ((PDT))
>
>[snip] purchasing an ironing press a Conair (~$90) or
>even a more expensive one like a Simplicity (~$150) which can add up
>100lbs of pressure.
>
>[snip] the size of the boards
>I have going are 6x6 inches at a minumum [snip]
>
>Does anyone have any comments in the pros and cons on using an ironing
>press for toner transfer?

100lbs over 36 or more square inches is less than 2.8 lb/sq in.

I'm sure most people's ironing technique, or the pressure rollers
of a laminator, give a greater pressure.

Additionally, in an ironing press some force may be
wasted on parts of the bed which are empty.

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