OK - So I fired up the auto to show off how cool it is for some friends....Turned on the air and the flash unit. Didn't realize the air preassure wasn't building up and didn't reset the position of the flash.  Left the room-

15 minutes later came back in to a cloud of failure-
Lucky that Vastex has top coat rubber in stock and got some the next day-
Just a matter of time until I do it again so I bought extra -

First thing is to get the old/ruined top coat off.  Best to heat it up and pull with pliers.  When it is cold it wil not budge.  Next I sanded/cleaned all the old adhesive off. You have to use a high heat adhesive made just for this purpose. Vastex has both. Next I cut the new piece 1/2" bigger than needed. You apply glue with a roller to both pieces.  You only get one shot at it so I put the top coat on the glass of the exposure unit "crap box" and brought the pallet down to meet it in a "hindge method". Stack some weight on it, say a prayer, and let it sit overnight. Trim it after dry.  We have done a bunch of these and had pretty good luck. The trick is a clean smooth surface and even pressure.  The only one I screwed up was due to dirt on the table. I was in a hurry and it left a divit in the material. Dar.....

Another example of a photo done as a 5 color simulated print with white text overlay. Gives a soft touch neat print on black.   This one was for Marc Fails who really comes through every year for the show :  http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaabsCarlisle/263575525029

Number two design from Quaker City Motor Works. If you missed out on the first one....get hot!!

http://quakercitymotorworks.com/

We lost one of the few talents in the 'burg.  Jersey Mike started Greenbelt Events to bring great music to the Abbey bar in Harrisburg.  He was one of the few that didn't just sit around and talk about things....he got to it.

Thanks Mike for being a friend and a great human being.  And good luck to those keeping Greenbelt alive. Mike would be proud--

http://greenbeltevents.com/

With the cold weather and 22' concrete ceilings at the shop the inks get a little rough.  You can mix with a stick all day and all you get is sore.  We had some steel rod in the shop so we welded up a quick bit for the drill.  I know they make ones for paint but they are hard to clean plasticol ink out of.  This really seems to do the trick.  I say make one for white and one for colors.

Actually only 3 color. There was no black in the original art. Probably the best one with the least amount of work.

This one was a test print for the band Savoir Adore.

There are a couple add-ons for the auto that you can get.  One is the auto advance foot switch.  We highly recommend this one.  If you are running it alone it makes it a lot smoother. You can order a super industrial one but we found one on ebay (actually 2) for $9. So if one breaks we have a backup.

There also is the add-on missed shirt sensor. Really expensive at $1500 without a real substitute....
Sounded really cool but once you get through the learning curve we don't really see the need. Keeps you on your toes!

One of the more original designs to come through here in a while.  

Don't hold back...tell us what you really like.  http://starslinger.net/

Kenric down at Quaker City Motor Works in Philly is coming up with some new limited motorcycle designs on sale through his site.  It will be a one shot - get em while they last !!!  Check it out
http://quakercitymotorworks.com/

Here are some cool car guys in Harrisburg that are doing some great lo-fi graphics for the tuner set. Great to see the kids still like things with wheels and not just phones....

Check them out!!     http://lowlifestyle.com/