Dry mount question

[martis20]

I was wondering if buying a used Seal Brand VacuSeal 3646Cold for poster dry mounting is the right move.

Thanks,

Scott

[Ron Eggers]

What does the "cold" designation mean? No heat?

The Vacuseal presses I'm familiar with are combination presses and can be used hot or cold. They are terrific presses as long as the size isn't too restrictive. You can't mount in multiple passes, so most people use the 40x60 size press.

If it's truly a cold mount press, what do you plan to use for adhesive?

[Val]

Scott, welcome to the Grumble!

I used a cold 40x60 vacuSeal for many years. Always wished it was hot. Or hot/cold. Wouldn't do it again. What Ron said about adhesive....I used spray adhesive, and today I'm reeeeeally sorry. Breathing issues, even with ventilation Or "Yes! Paste"...messy.

I have a small hot press now. Love it, although I would like a bigger one.

IMHO, better to keep your eyes peeled for a used hot/cold vacuSeal.

[Bob Doyle]

I have that machine sitting right here waiting for a new home! Where do you live, come and get it!

I am in agreement with Val BTW. I haven't used it but twice since I got the small heat press. If I were outfitting my shop again I would forgo the cold press, oops wait I mean the first thing I would get was a cold press, really important, gee I hate to part with this big space eater, umm I mean cold press. But to help out a fellow grumbler I would part with it. :)

If you want it it's yours, just you have to come get it. Wicked heavy, no box to ship it in, freight alone would cost more than a good used heat press. Oh and give me some forewarning so I can clear the stuff off it! Looking forward to the freed up space in my shop!

BTW welcome to the grumble!

[Creative Chicks]

Hi Scott,
I don't think you would be happy without the heat option. We have the VacuSeal4468H, and it is rarely used without heat. We wouldn't trade her for the world.

Lori

[Framerguy]

I have a 20 year old Seal 4366M-HS that I bought new and I won't get rid of it unless and until they quit servicing them or run out of parts or the thing just dies of old age!! So far, (knock on a wood moulding sample), I haven't had to replace a single part on it and the only part that has broken in all those years was the little plastic latch on the front of the platen. (Whose idea WAS that to put such a flimsy little latch on a lid that weighs as much as that????)

It has the separate controls so that, if the dwell timer or the heat dial goes South, I can replace a single control instead of an expensive solid state board which the new presses have. No offense meant towards Bob but unless you live in downtown Kennibunk, you'd be wasting your gasoline driving to pick up that dinosaur. :faintthud:

Uh, I meant to say, yeah, you'd better jump on that offer of Bob's before he figures out that he has just given away an irreplaceable piece of crucial equipment!!:eek:

Framerguy

[Kittyfaces]

Gee Bob, winter's coming... maybe you can convert it into a tanning bed. A little light therapy for seasonal depression! Or you can use it to supplement the slow business months... "The Frame Works/Kennebunk Fake N' Bake". Then when things get busy, you an use it for demonstrating the UV protecting properties of Museum Glass and boost your sales!

[Bob Doyle]

Erin take a drive down Rt1 there are 5 new tanning booths that have opened or are opening up. Everywhere you turn right now there are hair salons and tanning booths, feels like the end of civilization ala "Life the universe and everything"! Except we sure could use a couple of good coffee shops.

As for my pet dinosaur, I have had to replace the air shocks for the glass and they are due to be replaced again. Also the timer died so that has been replaced with a bathroom light timer. I guess I could lower the price a little since it is not "original", or maybe I should raise the price as it has been "customized"!

The machine is definitely worth the cost of driving here to get it, if you were headed here anyways. Otherwise get thee a heated unit!

[Bob Doyle]

Oops, I mean, gee Scott better hurry and come get it! 5 other people want it, time is running out, i'll include a Maine lobster, used, as well! Lobster is already cooked, and shelled (and eaten, sorry bout that part ;) ) and delicious.

Erin the bed is kind of oddly dimensioned for a tanning bed. It's short, hence the 46" part of the name 3646, and squat thus the 36" part! If someone with those dimensions came in for a tan .......

[Val]

Joan Rivers??

[martis20]

Thanks everyone for all the replies. You completely answered by question. Bob, I would love to take you up on that offer, but I am in Indiana and driving to pick it up is not in my future. Thanks again.

As you can tell I am a newbie. My dad was a basement framer for many years. They moved to a smaller house and I took all of his equipment. I am in the process of getting up to speed. I am sure you will see more posts from me in the future.

Thanks,
Scott