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Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 22, 2019, 08:07:58 PM
Fun times and big moves.
I was thinking I’d buy an auto in the next couple years but stumbled across an auction and (by golly) I won.

Scored a 2015 M&R Diamondback 7/8

As a little one-man side-hustle shop, this was the press I had decided would be the ideal based on color count and footprint.

I have some logistics to pull together over the next week but this should be a fun adventure. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190723/51cc292a46fe55b16f44eaa8ae540895.jpg)


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: Doug S on July 23, 2019, 05:53:21 AM
Awesome!  That will give your arms a break for sure while increasing your output at the same time.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: mk162 on July 23, 2019, 10:24:07 AM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Absolutely!!!  A tech install is worth it hands down.
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: TheInkJedi on July 23, 2019, 10:47:45 AM
Awesome score. Once you get it running and get your load rhythm down, you'll crank shirts right out. 
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


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Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: lancasterprinthouse on July 23, 2019, 03:29:53 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 23, 2019, 07:43:12 AM
Quote from: Atownsend on July 22, 2019, 09:12:39 PM
Congrats!! It’s a game changer for sure. Are you doing the install?

Thanks! I will be doing the breakdown but plan to pay for install. I’m sure it’s worth the coin to ensure functionality.


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Totally worth it


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: Gabe on July 23, 2019, 06:17:08 PM
No more pulling the squeegee late. the auto would give you more time to make the next plan.
Stay printing my friends!
Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


Terry
[url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url]
[url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url]
[url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url]
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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: BP on July 24, 2019, 06:44:40 AM
Love the Scout!! I miss my.
Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 08:27:43 AM
Quote from: BP on July 24, 2019, 06:44:40 AM
Love the Scout!! I miss my.
Yay! A Scout person!!! What did you have?

I had a very original 1971 800B that I sat on for 10 years trying to decide between restoring or modifying. I felt guilty about modifying an unmolested rig so I eventually sold it to a guy wanting a good resto base. I figured I wouldn’t get another one but stumbled across the one in the pic for $500.

Is a 1968 800 with a V8 4-speed and fold down windshield (rare for a 1968). This one is just fine to molest. I don’t even plan on buying a top for it.
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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: BP on July 24, 2019, 09:08:53 AM
back 30 years, I had a 80 body 1979 Scout 2
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: Sbrem on July 24, 2019, 09:54:38 AM
Congrats man, nothing like it. And absolutely pay for the proper install, it is soooo worth it. Onward and upward!

Steve
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: easyrider1340 on July 24, 2019, 10:04:53 AM
Nice!   Thanks for the backstory!

Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


Terry
[url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url]
[url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url]
[url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url]
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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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Terry
http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com
https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics
https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics
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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: broadway on July 25, 2019, 12:08:01 PM
Your next post will be "F*CK, I need a bigger dryer". I got a 2013 Dback 68 in my garage.
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: T Shirt Farmer on July 25, 2019, 02:07:39 PM
Quote from: broadway on July 25, 2019, 12:08:01 PM
Your next post will be "F*CK, I need a bigger dryer". I got a 2013 Dback 68 in my garage.
Ohh so true
Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 26, 2019, 06:50:43 AM
Quote from: broadway on July 25, 2019, 12:08:01 PM
Your next post will be "F*CK, I need a bigger dryer". I got a 2013 Dback 68 in my garage.
Hahaahahahaa. Maybe!


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: BrazosDesigns on July 26, 2019, 08:06:31 PM
Quote from: broadway on July 25, 2019, 12:08:01 PM
Your next post will be "F*CK, I need a bigger dryer". I got a 2013 Dback 68 in my garage.

I've thought about one of those in my garage.  What compressor/etc. do you use?  And how do you keep the neighbors from complaining?
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: broadway on July 29, 2019, 09:24:08 AM
I got a Speedaire 80 gal, 5hp, 1 phase compressor and a Speedier Chiller all located in an insulated 8X12 tool shed 8 feet from the garage. All hoses run under ground. I live in a home business friendly town. New house just droped about 50 feet away. It is a muffled sound when running. No worse than a window ac. I do have a 12 inch exhaust fan running when it is on. Which is the first thing you will hear. I did put a spray can plastic cap taped  over the alarm beeping when a job is finished.
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: stitches4815 on July 29, 2019, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


Terry
[url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url] ([url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url])
[url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url] ([url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url])
[url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url] ([url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url])
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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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I do the same thing you do, however, the side job isn't hobbie for me.  It is my second full time job.  Getting an auto was a game changer for us.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 30, 2019, 10:03:47 PM
Quote from: stitches4815 on July 29, 2019, 01:48:16 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on July 24, 2019, 01:53:35 AM
Quote from: easyrider1340 on July 23, 2019, 02:56:40 PM
So I’m intrigued.  One man side hustle shop - same here!   How big of a “shop” do you have?   I’m assuming you’re not still in the garage (as I am). 

Congrats!


Terry
[url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url] ([url]http://www.AllegiantGraphics.com[/url])
[url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url] ([url]https://www.Facebook.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url])
[url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url] ([url]https://www.Instagram.com/AllegiantGraphics[/url])
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Committed to a 900 ft commercial space last Aug and moved out of the garage in January. I have a sweet little M&R manual setup and was planning to get an auto in the next couple years. Was trying to decide if I should get the auto or a 4-head embroidery next. Knew that I wanted the 8/7 Diamondback then came across this auction and couldn’t pass it up.

I drive fire engines at the regular job and mostly provide duty gear for other depts and ambulance services.

The shop is really a place to keep my hobbies and hopefully pays for itself. I also plan to work on the Scout and do some other welding projects.

I built a robust L-shaped mezzanine for storage that effectively makes the place about 1300 sq ft of usable space.

I also buy other small shops, keep what I want and flip the rest.

#thehustle




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I do the same thing you do, however, the side job isn't hobbie for me.  It is my second full time job.  Getting an auto was a game changer for us.  Congrats!

Thanks!!!


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on July 30, 2019, 10:04:37 PM
Long drives start tomorrow(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190731/f5b68f559cd74aba55cd33476dfa9bb2.jpg)


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on August 29, 2019, 08:29:02 PM
Aaaaaaand... installed

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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: BP on August 30, 2019, 06:44:32 AM
Looks good.
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Title: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on August 30, 2019, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Thanks. They’re tucked under just a bit and seems like they’ll work fine for now. They’ll be a helpful reminder until I learn how to stand then they’ll likely go away


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: broadway on August 30, 2019, 02:17:15 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on August 30, 2019, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Thanks. They’re tucked under just a bit and seems like they’ll work fine for now. They’ll be a helpful reminder until I learn how to stand then they’ll likely go away


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Just make sure hoods do not get hung up on them.
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: TheInkJedi on August 30, 2019, 03:07:54 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on August 30, 2019, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Thanks. They’re tucked under just a bit and seems like they’ll work fine for now. They’ll be a helpful reminder until I learn how to stand then they’ll likely go away


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Trust and believe that it takes only one time getting clipped by a swinging auto board to know exactly how far those boards come out. It's good for you. Like sticking a fork in the electrical socket as a kid. LOL (Obviously joking here. Be safe.) 
Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on August 31, 2019, 01:08:55 PM
Quote from: TheInkJedi on August 30, 2019, 03:07:54 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on August 30, 2019, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Thanks. They’re tucked under just a bit and seems like they’ll work fine for now. They’ll be a helpful reminder until I learn how to stand then they’ll likely go away


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Trust and believe that it takes only one time getting clipped by a swinging auto board to know exactly how far those boards come out. It's good for you. Like sticking a fork in the electrical socket as a kid. LOL (Obviously joking here. Be safe.)
Hahaha. I believe


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Title: Re: Holy sh*t, I bought my first auto
Post by: gotshirtz001 on August 31, 2019, 01:09:13 PM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 02:17:15 PM
Quote from: gotshirtz001 on August 30, 2019, 10:36:32 AM
Quote from: broadway on August 30, 2019, 10:07:11 AM
I think your safety bars are in the wrong place. I would have the top bar flush with the front of pallet. That angle joint would poke my belly. I know a friend who removed his all together.
Peter
Thanks. They’re tucked under just a bit and seems like they’ll work fine for now. They’ll be a helpful reminder until I learn how to stand then they’ll likely go away


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Just make sure hoods do not get hung up on them.
Gooood call


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