The Complete Handbook of Screen Printing Squeegees

I've been running a three-person shop for about eight years, and I picked this up mostly to see if I was missing anything. The chapter on edge geometry alone was worth it—I had no idea that my habit of touching up blades with sandpaper was actually causing the inconsistent halftones I've been fighting. It's a dense read, not a casual one, but it's now on my bench for its troubleshooting section.

The information is solid and it's clear the author knows the technical side of printing. My main reservation is that it feels a bit like reading a manual for a machine I already operate by feel. The chapter on different durometers is good, but I was hoping for more real-world comparisons of specific brands rather than just general theory. It's a useful reference, just not something that radically changed my process.

As a hobbyist who just got a 4-color press, I found this book informative but sometimes a bit too deep in the weeds. The physics explanations in Chapter 1 are interesting, but I was looking for more direct 'do this, not that' advice. The troubleshooting charts are helpful, and I've already fixed a ghosting issue. Overall, a decent reference to have on hand, even if it's not a thrilling read.

Finally, a book that treats the squeegee as the precision tool it is. I work with industrial inks on glass, and the sections on blade sharpness and pressure control instantly paid for the book—I reduced my reject rate on a difficult run by about 15% by adjusting my angle based on the advice here. It's practical, technical, and has zero fluff. This is the reference I wish I had twenty years ago.

I bought this expecting a quick guide, but it's more like a comprehensive textbook. It's well-written and accurate, but some chapters, like the one on business opportunities, felt like they didn't apply to me as a solo operator. The maintenance section is great, though I still argue with the recommendation to use specific cleaning solvents. It's a good book, just a bit heavy for my needs.

The book covers all the bases from selection to maintenance, but I was a little disappointed that it didn't have more specific set-up guides for different presses. The chapter on choosing a blade is good, but I found the information on setting up the squeegee angle a bit abstract until I searched for a YouTube video to see it in action. It's a good reference guide, but the tone is very dry.

I manage a high-volume textile shop, and this handbook has become my go-to reference for training my new press operators. The explanations of how angle and pressure affect ink deposit are straightforward and easy to teach from. I particularly appreciated the section on diagnosing streaks—it saved us from a costly blade replacement by pointing out it was a worn corner on the flood bar instead. Solid, useful purchase.