Cactus Mugs - Engraving Etc. Forum

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	27 Dec 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	12 of 17

2539.12 In reply to 2539.11

Hi David,

I have tried the new cactus mugs. (I recieved mine from Steve at Paramount Services Inc.) As far as color and "crispness" they are equal if not better than the R coated Mugs previously offered. They seem to handle the boil test very well (based on testing by Bob S. on the DSSI forum), and are supposed to be less costly (according to Cactus Bob) than the previous R coated style of mug.

I found little difference between the mugs in base color or dye absorbtion. If anything the new sample was a tad richer in color, but that is an unscientific observation, and I am not sure if it could be duplicated. I would say that the example that I had was at least equal if not better in every way to the former standard available from them.

Brian G.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	27 Dec 2005
To:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	13 of 17

2539.13 In reply to 2539.12
Thank you Brian. I came across the DSSI boil-test thread, after I posted here. Very informative thread. The reason I asked, is, a while back, I had to borrow a couple of mugs to fill out an order. I had to search through about 8 mugs, before I found two, without defects, which ranged from, what looked like dirt under the coating, to chips in the mugs. The color was almost "oatmeal" compared to the bright-white Cactus mugs I had been using. Sometimes, you just don't know what you have, til it's gone. Happy to know the Cactus mugs are still here. :-) David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	RALLYGUY (RALLYGUY1)	27 Dec 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	14 of 17

2539.14 In reply to 2539.13
quote: Sometimes, you just don't know what you have, til it's gone. Absolutely! That was the premise of my original complaint with Bob in one of those two threads....I'm glad they came through with something worthy of real world use.

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	28 Dec 2005
To:	Mick	15 of 17

2539.15 In reply to 2539.14
Mick, I realize you're out of the mug end of Cactus, but I thought you may know the answer to this. Today, I ordered a case of 12 oz. Cactus mugs from Marck & Assoc. I asked the person on the phone if there were choices between "Premium" or standard mugs and a choice of coatings, between the Rich Neely (RN) and the "new" Cactus formulation. I was told there was no differentiation between coatings or mug quality, other than the difference between inkjet and a coating for video printers. When I receive the mugs, I'll definitely comment on their quality. Is there a way, by looking at the mug (special marking on the mug itself?) or the shippping box, to know what coating is being used? David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Mick	28 Dec 2005
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	16 of 17

2539.16 In reply to 2539.15
I don't know what you are getting ??? They have both the Versa and RN coatings still available I think, and also the standard and premium. Your best bet is to deal with Steve at Paramount Services, he knows far more than most of the order takers at Marck. Mick Cactus Equipment & Supplies 800-440-6847

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	28 Dec 2005
To:	Mick	17 of 17

2539.17 In reply to 2539.16

Mick,

I figured Steve would be up on the details. I only ordered from Marck because they're on the West Coast.

It's not that big a deal to me. I just like to be up to speed on the latest info regarding sublimation. It would be nice if the order takers were up to speed on the products they sell. :-)

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

EDITED: 28 Dec 2005 by DGL