Hi Mick,
It was nice to meet you in Vegas.....you were fun.

"My" opinion is that the design of the press, ( which I recently bought) is for TWO handed use. It is desgined for two hands and as such should be USED with two hands.
While I was taking my classes on sublimation at the ARA show, never did I try to use the press with one hand.
"My" opinion is that one should use a tool as designed, in this case with two hands.
It is further my opinion that manufacturers should NOT be expected to anticipate every possible contigency that might arise from NOT USING the machine in the WAY IT WAS DESIGNED. In other words this press was not designed for single handed use, therefore should NOT be used with one hand.
We as Americans have gotten accustomed to NOT taking personal responsibility for ourselves again in "MY" opinion, and therefore look to manufacturers, govt and other entities to protect us from ourselves and our somtimes lack of common sense or judgement.
In this case, GeoKnight designed the press to be used with TWO hands and if someone did not use the press the way it was desgined, it is NOT GeoKnights fault. Alternatively, GeoKnight would be wise to consider design considerations that would ultimately improve their product.
Either way, I believe I have seen GeoKnight presses DESIGNED for single handed use.

My two cents. Want change?

At this time, almost half the members viewing this thread have voted....that's pretty great turnout if you ask me....

In case you are new, or haven't kept up with the discussion, or don't know what is being discussed. You can see the developments that have brought this discussion to a poll at this link......

http://www.engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1514.57

If you really want to dig in, go all the way back to the first post and start there.......It's an investment, but you will have had more than enough information to make an informed decision based on the pictures and comments that have been made throughout the thread.

Thank you Chuck.

The shuttle presses are very nice. Great production tools.

During your adjustment for substrate thickness, where did you place your (right or left) hand(s), while testing for proper pressure?

On one, or both foam grips, or in the center section of the handle bar?

Steve,

Your assumptions are correct. It was the first thing I did, after posting to the "Watch Your Fingers" thread.

Here's a copy:

Hi Aaron,

I visited Coast Graphic Supply today and saw a fresh-out-of-the-box DK20S.

To my delight, I see the adjustment to the handlebar was made and now ample clearance between the handlebar and upper housing exists.

I commend you for being a man of your word and for taking this issue seriously. Honesty, integrity and business ethics are important to me. I'm happy to see you're a proponent of the same.

I don't know if you remember our brief meeting at the NBM show in Long Beach, two or three years ago. I was in the hotel, next to the Convention Center, when I noticed Paul Whitehill, (no doubt, our mutual friend) yourself and another person walk in.

We were introduced, but didn't really talk to one another.

If you don't remember that occasion, I'll make a point of introducing myself, next time you're exhibiting at a show that I attend.

I occasionally find myself as a presenter, at industry events, and I've highlighted your products in the past. I'll continue to do so, if the occasion arises again.

All the best,
David

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