After tirelessly using an iron for years, my husband and I decided it was time to invest in a heat press. First of all, I wish I would have done this years ago! I knew I wanted a heat press with a larger work surface, so the 12" x 15" plate size on this machine was perfect. It allows me to do an entire shirt design in just one press!The controls are easy to see and operate using the digital display, which allows you to adjust the temperature from 32°F all the way up to 450°F depending on your project needs. You also are able to set the timer which then notifies you as soon as your item is done. The swing away design was another feature that I was wanting in my heat press, of which this machine features 360° swing away arm, which allows it to be moved and adjusted as needed, which is a huge safety feature that I appreciate.Not only has this heat press allowed me to be much more efficient in my crafting business and saved me a ton of time, it also has allowed me to expand my product line to include things like baseball hats, mugs and plates, all of which have attachments included! I have recently ventured into sublimination as well, which has been made possible because of this press. It works on fabrics, glass, ceramics - anything you can think of sublimating on, it has worked flawlessly!I've been making hand-crafted custom masks, inspired by all original designs that I've created throughout the COVID pandemic. From the onset I have been dedicated to composing individual articles of inspiration that each convey the myriad of emotions experienced by all of us; ???????? ?? ??????? . Although it's only one part of production (and some might identify as the least ???????? contribution to the process), the quality & reliability of my heat-press is literally one of the most ??????????? components, essential to the realization of each mask. I initially purchased this press w/slight ??????????? as the seemingly "generic" name of "Heat Press, 8 in 1" caused me to feel that there wasn't any particular entity ??????????? or ???????????? for the performance of this press. Most people find ??????? in the ability to ???????? a company or organization that stands ?????? for its products. However, unlike many ??????? I've made buying somewhat ?????? products from ??????, this one was a ?????? ! I ?????? ????????? this product for all your ????-????? needs.It worked great, but I used it a ton and burnt it out. I bought this press to try and get into making shirts and hats. I've had it for about 8 months at the time of this review. It did great for a long time, but I think I've used it more than intended. I'm into making custom hats and the thing quit working on my first big order (my luck). I wouldn't fault the product, I need to get a professional press. If you just want to mess around, this thing is great. If you want to start a business, practice with this then invest in a better one.This heat press is great as a hobby or even a start up business. It included everything to create T-shirts or apron design, mugs or tumblers or even pillow cases. It works quickly and can be set and left to do its job while you do other things. It is simple to set up and creates professional results. I am really pleased with the way it was packaged for transport. It arrived quickly and intact. It even has a couple of designs ready to get you started.Like it that swivels, heats quickly and is easy to connect and disconnect to use the other accessories. We figured a lot by just testing it and the instructions where short and simple .. I wish the could include more but over all Awesome product!!!Update *****I originally had an issue with the item heating however The sellers were great at communicating via email. A new box was sent out with no hesitatation , Product works great !I’m definitely not the biggest fan of this heat press. It works alright but the slider that you put your shirts on comes right off and is super hard to get back on especially if your in the middle of a project. I’ve gotten so frustrated with having to put it back together all the time that I don’t even want to use it anymore.big enough to get the job done easy and fast, but small enough for easy storage.