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Sorry but the BS really is BS
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mark galoob
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nice laminator...maybe you should try to sell those BS instead of trashing them
mark galoob
mark galoob
John Butto
New Member
I was skeptical at first and thought the BS was just another gimmick. I do not put laminate down with it because I have a laminator. But, to put small 18x24 or 2x8 laminated oracal, avery, 3m printed vinyl down it is the fastest way to go. I just print with air egress so have never had a problem with bubbles.
ProWraps
New Member
LOL i thought the exact same thing. why would you use that turd when you have that big beautiful laminator sitting right there.
Circleville Signs
New Member
It works with Oracal - it just takes two people to do it well. As for laying large prints with the laminator vs. the BS, that is a perfectly reasonable way to do it - unless of course you don't feel like re-webbing your laminator 2-3 times/day.
As someone else stated - the BS is a very solid tool. It does, however, take some practice - much like any other tool. And you need the right conditions for it to operate.
Your 12v battery powered drill is a fine tool - but if you try to drill into concrete block with it, you'll be very frustrated. That doesn't mean the tool is the problem....
As someone else stated - the BS is a very solid tool. It does, however, take some practice - much like any other tool. And you need the right conditions for it to operate.
Your 12v battery powered drill is a fine tool - but if you try to drill into concrete block with it, you'll be very frustrated. That doesn't mean the tool is the problem....
John Butto
New Member
ProWraps, does the BS float, fmg, throw one of those in the water and tell me if it floats.
BTW, turds only float if you have a high fat content in your diet.
BTW, turds only float if you have a high fat content in your diet.
gabagoo
New Member
Pro. I did not call the BS a turd, in fact it is quite a remarkable device for those that have not purchased a laminator as of yet. It got me through many jobs and, sure, it screwed up the odd job, or I did more likely, but all in all, it was a valuable tool in my shop. Like I said I still use it occasionally
Mastering the 48" BS is a bit of a challenge in a one man shop so I used the 36"er almost flawlessly...
Dale is a great guy who came up with such a remarkable yet simple idea....
Kudos to Dale!!!!
GP
New Member
I used mine today. Layed down three Oracal prints perfectly in minutes. I, by far, spent more time trimming the .5" bleed than I did laying them down.
Full disclosure, they were 3165RA and I had to work out one or two bubbles.
I have never had any luck laminating anything larger than a 36" print. But we use 210 and that backing paper is super thin. We ended up purchasing a laminator, but I did just use it about 5 minutes ago for a 8" snipe. Worked fine. I tend to use it for small runs where I don't feel like changing out matte for glossy in laminator.
Bottom line, the thing works great and it is a regular tool around here. It has easily paid for itself.
Full disclosure, they were 3165RA and I had to work out one or two bubbles.
I have never had any luck laminating anything larger than a 36" print. But we use 210 and that backing paper is super thin. We ended up purchasing a laminator, but I did just use it about 5 minutes ago for a 8" snipe. Worked fine. I tend to use it for small runs where I don't feel like changing out matte for glossy in laminator.
Bottom line, the thing works great and it is a regular tool around here. It has easily paid for itself.
Techman
New Member
I use numerous different devices to lay large sheets of vinyl. Levels, three corner straight edges, pieces of 5 mill poly etc.
I especially like the speed I get when doing yard signs and sheets wider than 36 inches. I been using these tools since long ago in the early 90's . All of them work just fine when used with the techniques as described above.
That tool you have should work just fine. However, sometimes very thin lam or very thin cast material will give a fit. Especially when it is warm.
I especially like the speed I get when doing yard signs and sheets wider than 36 inches. I been using these tools since long ago in the early 90's . All of them work just fine when used with the techniques as described above.
That tool you have should work just fine. However, sometimes very thin lam or very thin cast material will give a fit. Especially when it is warm.
showcase 66
New Member
I have found that it is usually user error when you have a problem with it. It took a little getting use to at first but since I got it working, I have never looked back.
It all boils down to technique IMO. We use it mainly for applying transfer tape and smaller signs. Anything smaller than 4x4'. I have done full 4x8 sheets from time to time with no problems either. One of the guys that was working for me for a while couldnt get a hang of it for about a month. He finally got it. I gave him the 24" rolls of tape when there was little less than 1/8" thick of tape left on them and tell him to practice on the table with no vinyl, just tape.
2 days later he was working it like a pro.
One thing I have noticed is if you mess up the felt up, you can end up with some problems.
It all boils down to technique IMO. We use it mainly for applying transfer tape and smaller signs. Anything smaller than 4x4'. I have done full 4x8 sheets from time to time with no problems either. One of the guys that was working for me for a while couldnt get a hang of it for about a month. He finally got it. I gave him the 24" rolls of tape when there was little less than 1/8" thick of tape left on them and tell him to practice on the table with no vinyl, just tape.
2 days later he was working it like a pro.
One thing I have noticed is if you mess up the felt up, you can end up with some problems.