CGS \"Learning Center\" 4/9/05 - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.4">CGS \&quot;Learning Center\&quot; 4/9/05</a></h1><a name="a1032_4"></a><p><b>From: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.4">#4</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.3">#3</a>] 5 Apr 2005</p> <p>David</p> <p>Is there a way to share this story/info with the rest of the forum sometime<br /> soon after Saturday? I would think that this info would be beneficial to many<br /> but a lot of us cannot make it to California this weekend. :)</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_5"></a><p><b>From: UCONN Dave &amp; Lynn too (DANDL48)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.5">#5</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.4">#4</a>] 5 Apr 2005</p> <p>Come on Joe, It's just a short plane ride to So Cal and you can soak up some rays sitting in Ventura Harbor sipping you favorite beverage.</p> <p>Dave</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_6"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.6">#6</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.4">#4</a>] 5 Apr 2005</p> <p>Joe,</p> <p>I'll definitely do as you suggest. Actually, I've told the story on the forum in the past, but haven't shown the plaque.</p> <p>I'll show the plaque and recount the story, which is a case study in why it's important to know what's being offered industry-wide; allowing you to create something that isn't, or at least, enhance the concept.</p> <p>It's also a story of how the old sales technique of "Sell the sizzle, not the steak" comes into play.</p> <p>In this case, I provided both, and against the corporate executive's will, his company payed for Filet Mignon :-)</p> <p>David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri<br /> DGL Engraving<br /> Port Hueneme, CA</p><hr /><a name="a1032_7"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.7">#7</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>Heat presses are basically heat presses. Smaller models, from various manufacturers, are priced within a similar price range.</p> <p>It's when you go into the larger format presses, the price range fluctuates.</p> <p>Probably the best known heat press manufacturer, in the Awards & Engraving industry, is the George Knight Co.</p> <p>There's a much-lesser-known manufacturer, which offers larger format equipment, that makes a compelling financial argument for their product.</p> <p>In addition to use as a standard heat press, a quick change of the upper platen of their pneumatic (air-actuated) model, will allow you to emboss/deboss images into fabric, such as denim jackets etc.</p> <p>In past Coast Graphic Supply seminars, I've seen demos of this equipment.</p> <p>Very impressive, very versatile, and on the grand scale, very affordable.</p> <p>David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri<br /> DGL Engraving<br /> Port Hueneme, CA</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 5 Apr 2005 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_8"></a><p><b>From: Ken D. (KDEVORY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.8">#8</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.7">#7</a>] 5 Apr 2005</p> <p>David,</p> <p>You mentioned the George Knight Co., Is that the one with the dangerous wiring problems?</p> <p>Either I'm missing something, or you left out the name of the versatile cost effective heat-press.</p> <p>You mentioned that small presses are similar in price/ability, its the big ones that differ. For those of us who have not shopped for a press yet, what sizes fit into each category.</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_9"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.9">#9</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Ken D. (KDEVORY)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.8">#8</a>] 5 Apr 2005</p> <p>Ken,</p> <p>Knight hasn't had electrical problems across-the-board. Just certain models, like the Combo Press. I believe they're taking steps to address the problem.</p> <p>If you call Coast Graphic Supply, they'll be happy to give information on the "un-named" manufacturer.</p> <p>After the seminar, as with the plaque example, I'll mention the press manufacturer.</p> <p>Small heat presses (entry level) include the Knight "Jet Press" and the Hix "Hobby Lite." In the $300 range.</p> <p>I'll offer more details, as time permits, and outside of this promotional thread.</p> <p>Sorry to tease :-)</p> <p>David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri<br /> DGL Engraving<br /> Port Hueneme, CA</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 5 Apr 2005 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_10"></a><p><b>From: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.10">#10</a>]<br /> 5 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: UCONN Dave &amp; Lynn too (DANDL48)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.5">#5</a>] 6 Apr 2005</p> Sounds good to me - Now if I could only convience the wife.<br /><hr /><a name="a1032_11"></a><p><b>From: UCONN Dave &amp; Lynn too (DANDL48)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.11">#11</a>]<br /> 6 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: JHayes55</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.10">#10</a>] 6 Apr 2005</p> <p>We won't be there but my wife would love to once again shop in Ventura. A beautiful coastal city.</p> <p>Dave</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_12"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.12">#12</a>]<br /> 9 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> <p>OK Gang,</p> <p>I'm getting ready to leave for the CGS "Learning Center" event, which takes place today, from 9:00 am thru 5:00 pm.</p> <p>Hope to see some of you there, and for those who can't make it, after the event, I promise to reveal some of the information that I've so sadistically teased you with, up til now :-)</p> <p>I've received permission to show the plaque which will eventually end up in the Ronald Reagan Library. It's a combination of laser engraving, rotary-engraved openings for inlaid coins, ink jet dye sub, laser toner dye sub and includes one plate in which I scanned an embroidered patch and added a canvas background in Photoshop, to make an interesting secondary focal point.</p> <p>David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri<br /> DGL Engraving<br /> Port Hueneme, CA</p><hr /><a name="a1032_13"></a><p><b>From: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.13">#13</a>]<br /> 15 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.12">#12</a>] 15 Apr 2005</p> You are such a tease! I can hardly wait to see the artical complete with pictures, and video of seminar. I mean, if Chuck can promise one can't you? {insert big laugh here}. <hr /><a name="a1032_14"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.14">#14</a>]<br /> 15 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.13">#13</a>] 15 Apr 2005</p> <p>OK John,</p> <p>I apologize for being a little tardy in getting an article together. I'm getting buried with work from my "day job."</p> <p>Evidently, I'm giving my phone number out too freely :-)</p> <p>I realize not everyone can get to the live seminars, so videotaped versions of the seminar, as well as "Video Field Trips" (a term coined by David Takes) are in the planning stages.</p> <p>I'm meeting, Tuesday morning, with a company who's interested in the concept of the "Video Field Trip." </p> <p>Stay tuned.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 15 Apr 2005 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a1032_15"></a><p><b>From: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.15">#15</a>]<br /> 15 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.14">#14</a>] 15 Apr 2005</p> No problemo ... hope the seminar went off according to Hoyle and all in attendence learned a lot. I just got my heat press today... along with some sample tiles. Waiting for laser cartridges, 1280 printer w/ cart's etc to get 'up and running'.<br /> Put me on the list for the video... <hr /><a name="a1032_16"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.16">#16</a>]<br /> 15 Apr 2005<br /><b>To: John (JOHNRMONTG)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.15">#15</a>] 15 Apr 2005</p> <p>John,</p> <p>I'd be interested to know why, in light of a number of people saying the ink jet sublimation process is too problematic, why you're gearing up.</p> <p>Could you please comment in the "Getting Out/Into Sublimation" thread?</p> <p>Thanks,</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 15 Apr 2005 by DGL</p> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=1032.1">1-3</a>  4-16</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>