Affordable Binding Equipment
This is a new simple book press (or a flower press!) that is easy to use and built to last a lifetime.
It is made of cabinet grade plywood, covered with a waterproof high pressure plastic laminate covering (like that used on kitchen countertops). This makes it easy to clean and it won't warp or become rough from moisture. This also provides a flat surface that will insure your covers have no telegraphed wood grain into your covers, unlike presses that are made from solid wood or plywood. Edges are sanded and sealed with paste wax. NOTE: The color of the laminate may be different than the picture, as I use excess stock from my shop.
The inside dim. are: Front to back 11-1/4" Side to side between bolts 13-1/4" Daylight 5" The bolts are 3/8" with wingnuts and run through copper bushings in the upper platen so there is no binding on the bolts during use.
Included with this press are springs to hold up the upper platen while you are positioning the book in the press.
You can't get much simpler than this. Nice and portable for classes and demonstrations! I can make larger or smaller sizes if you are interested. I also sell a complete line of hand bookbinding equipment; click on "see other items" above right. Available only on the website is a simple affordable plough, papermaking press and a lettepress proofing press. I can custom-build to order any of these items including the press above. Please email me with any questions or for a quote on a custom press or sewing frame or any other item you might want built. All custom orders are handled through the website.
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Shipped UPS. Insurance is provided at no additional cost. Note: Signature may be required on UPS shipment. I have had several items stolen from front porches and so have to institute this security measure. If this is a problem, let me know. California residents to pay 8.75% sales tax.
NOTE: I reserve the right to cancel any and all sales to ANY third party shipping companies who ship to overseas buyers, including ACI Express. I will only sell directly to the end buyer.
Affordable Binding Equipmen is a subsidiary of Heritage Crafted Interiors, Lodi, CA