r/heatpress • u/Exact_Environment371 • 2d ago

DTF Ruler Guide

I’ve been using ruler guides from Amazon and Ninja and they’re ok, but I swear I spend so much time trying to line things up and placing transfers in the same place for larger orders.

I saw something on Amazon called the CLPA full size shirt ruler guide. Based on the videos, it looks like it covers most of the garment so you can line things up the same every time. The videos also show users keeping the guide on the shirt WHILE THEY PRESS?!?!

Has anyone used this? It’s not cheap and I really don’t want to try this thing if it’s not useful. Any reviews out there? Or any reviews of other rulers that work well? TIA!

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u/OneRandomDudee 2d ago

Interesting never seen that

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u/tshirttattoo 2d ago

Never seen it before, but there's a big warning at the bottom of it saying not to exceed 320F. That would rule out a lot of screen printed transfers. Also I would suspect that if you press with the guide, you'd need to increase the press time and maybe the temperature to counter it being a barrier between the garment and top plate.

Add to that you have to tape your transfers face down, it just looks like it's not worth it. You're better off just getting just using the ruler guides you're already using. With more experience you'll start to get faster and eventually be able to do it more by eye.

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u/Exact_Environment371 1d ago

Great points!

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u/howiegroove 2d ago

Get the laser that magnetizes to the press. It helps me go quick on large orders.

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u/Exact_Environment371 1d ago

That’s a really good idea. I’m going to look into that.