I originally purchased the Beaver 15x15 5 and 1 press setup. This setup came with a hat press. Unfortunately the hat press did not seem to make any sense to me. It didn't seem to really work that well. So I read a lot of reviews, and I came to the determination that this 401 standalone hat press would be the way to go. I was 100% correct. Does that press is very nice. What it has that the other one had lacked, was the spring action stretcher component. This allows you to pull the hat flat down against the platin. I still do not understand how the other one that came with my five and one system really actually works. What I mean by 5 and 1 system, is that I mean it's the 15x15 shirt press with five attachments. But this standalone four sized or four in one half rest is absolutely wonderful. Also I want to leave with the fact that this is a very heavy duty unit. I was pleasantly surprised with the overall weight and construction. Albeit, it's an entry level pro unit, but that's where I'm at with this new venture. I highly recommend it.