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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: Dottonedan on November 28, 2020, 07:17:41 PM

Title: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Dottonedan on November 28, 2020, 07:17:41 PM

Like the subject says, Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?   I want to get my wife a couple for the heat press.

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: nicolas on November 30, 2020, 03:31:29 AM

I got a couple of these a few years back and they worked out fine for our heat press.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1668-Focusable-650nm-Red-Laser-Module-Dot-Line-Cross-10mw-50mW-100mW-150mW-200mW/133518688336?hash=item1f16558050:g:ji0AAOSw3rFfXuYT (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1668-Focusable-650nm-Red-Laser-Module-Dot-Line-Cross-10mw-50mW-100mW-150mW-200mW/133518688336?hash=item1f16558050:g:ji0AAOSw3rFfXuYT)


Or you could go with the Hotronix purpose made alignment system.

https://www.hotronix.com/heat-press-laser-alignment-system (https://www.hotronix.com/heat-press-laser-alignment-system)


Here is one that also has the magnetic option.

https://www.laseit.net/products/  (https://www.laseit.net/products/)


Cheap magnetic option.

https://www.laserlevelshop.co.uk/magnetic-base-attachment-%28for-universal-mounts%29~883 (https://www.laserlevelshop.co.uk/magnetic-base-attachment-%28for-universal-mounts%29~883)

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Maxie on November 30, 2020, 06:54:08 AM

If you want good lazers then this German company makes them.
www.z-laser.com (http://www.z-laser.com)

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Sbrem on November 30, 2020, 10:02:50 AM

I made my own when I saw the prices of some of the commercial ones. Fairly cheap, a couple of lasers, some Line-loc flexible tubing, a box, a little voltage regulator to drop the incoming voltage to match the lasers, and a battery. I added a port for a nine volt battery holder so it didn't have to be taken apart to change the battery. I'm thinking of upgrading the battery to a 12 volt rechargeable...

Steve

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Flash Ink on November 30, 2020, 01:03:19 PM

I bought 3 of these for my shop, only ended up using 1. I have 2 new in the box, never opened. PM me if you want them, Ill just ship them to you. https://www.amazon.com/Design-machine-embroidery-PAL-Laser/dp/B0083JBQLC/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/138-1212994-5362604?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0083JBQLC&pd_rd_r=e7ec6470-16f4-4dd6-9384-949b81919dea&pd_rd_w=7tMpf&pd_rd_wg=WYysD&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=2YE1JR1FWM5YS3YC0DK1&psc=1&refRID=2YE1JR1FWM5YS3YC0DK1 (https://www.amazon.com/Design-machine-embroidery-PAL-Laser/dp/B0083JBQLC/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/138-1212994-5362604?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0083JBQLC&pd_rd_r=e7ec6470-16f4-4dd6-9384-949b81919dea&pd_rd_w=7tMpf&pd_rd_wg=WYysD&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=2YE1JR1FWM5YS3YC0DK1&psc=1&refRID=2YE1JR1FWM5YS3YC0DK1)

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Croft on December 01, 2020, 08:27:08 AM

My Laseit hasn't really stood up well in production.

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: BRGtshirts on December 01, 2020, 01:28:33 PM

Our Laseits have held up great. The issue I've had is with the Hotronix lasers. I think they're way too faint, I can hardly see the lines on certain garment colors.

Our Laseit has magnetic options and an adjustable light setting (to make more / less bright). Also has different lenses to make either a crosshair or single line.

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Prince Art on December 01, 2020, 02:35:40 PM

I needed some in a hurry for a specific job awhile back, got them @ Harbor Freight. Battery powered, though, so not ideal for ongoing daily use.

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Binkspot on December 01, 2020, 05:57:36 PM

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Ten years now and still making and selling them.

Title: Re: Where do you get magnetic lasers for alignment?
Post by: Sbrem on December 01, 2020, 06:03:32 PM

Quote from: Binkspot on December 01, 2020, 05:57:36 PM

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Ten years now and still making and selling them.

I believe the two I made were inspired by yours, you were out at the time and weren't exactly sure when you'd make more. It was kinda fun...

Steve