= UPDATE =
There's nobody more weary of this topic than myself, but I have some good news to report.
Today, I visited Coast Graphic Supply, in Ventura, CA to look at a new (fresh out of the box) DK20S.
To my surprise and delight, the "new build" has been reworked to where the handlebar of the press, (in a full-open position), stands at a completey horizontal position, leaving ample clearance between itself and the upper housing of the heat press.
At this point, there is no way to impact a person's fingers, regardless of where they place their hands across the handlebar.
I commend Aaron Knight for being a man of his word, in taking this issue seriously and implementing the design changes necessary, not only to reduce his company's exposure to personal injury litigation, but in providing a much safer product to the buying public. David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA |