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http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Printing-Press/
Author:MU5ICI4N
15 year old aspiring maker, builder, and creator. I love to play guitar, and create strange and wonderful creations! Carpentry, projectiles, Arduino, and miscellaneous creations are my fortes.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Desktop-Printing-Press/
DRILL BITS -1/2 inch -1 inch NOT PICTURED -Drill bit for 1/2 inch long wood screws
Image Notes 1. 10 by 3 and 1/8th 2. 2 and 1/2 by 3 and 1/8th 3. 2 and 1/2 by 3 and 1/8th 4. 2 and 1/2 by 3 and 1/8th 5. 5 by 3 6. 2 and 1/2 by 6 7. 2 and 1/2 by 6 8. 2 and 1/2 by 6
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Image Notes 1. holes drilled 2. holes drilled 3. holes drilled 4. other side as well 5. other side as well 6. other side as well
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tritian says:
so in essence, you built a big old stamp? looks fun to build! =D
jhall30 says:
Yup, it's a stamp! An awesome, awesome stamp.
davtheman223 says:
This has inspired inspired me I might make my own design. if I do I will message you thanks for the quality instructable
abbytex says:
Marvelous creative summer project!
MU5ICI4N says:
Thank you!
takeshi says:
MU5ICI4N says:
tpobrienjr says:
I like it! It is simple, it works, and it has the look of an old press.
MU5ICI4N says:
Thanks!
grumpygrady says:
May 30, 2013. 2:34 PM REPLY great little printer , and if someone wanted it to be faster they could make the top of the bolt smaller and chuck it up in a reversible drill to run the platen up and down faster and then the frame would not need the cut outs just a thought or two but I will be building one of these if not for anything else than making for sale signs lol
MU5ICI4N says:
May 30, 2013. 3:50 PM REPLY Thanks for the suggestion! I think I may leave it as is and without a drill, because I would like to remain faithful to the history. But I may try it, just to see how it works.
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abbytex says:
A marvelous summer project for creative play! Un proyecto maravilloso en el verano par creatividad! www.AnnabethParker.com
lunarmagpie says:
This is really awesome! I admire your creativity and imagination.
MU5ICI4N says:
Thank you!
enginepaul says:
May 28, 2013. 2:39 PM REPLY Couple of comments from an old letterpress printer: Yes, you can die-cut with that type of press but the pressures may require to add more bolts to fasten the frame uprights to the bed. The platen (the part that screws down to press the paper to the type) may need strengthening if lots of type is used. I do like your idea. Another history AND business note: Gutenberg had to sue the guy who ordered the bible that made him famous and he never collected.
MU5ICI4N says:
May 28, 2013. 3:03 PM REPLY enginepaul, If I ever did utilize this press for shearing or die-cutting, I will take that advice into account. However, for the most part I will be using this for the occasional odd print, and I am fairly confident that the frame can withstand that. Also, I had never heard that before! Gutenberg never fails to surprise me. May 28, 2013. 2:30 PM REPLY
redrok says:
I understand the historical thing. But, it would be much easier to operate if a small hydraulic "bottle" jack was used instead of the screw. redrok
MU5ICI4N says:
May 28, 2013. 2:56 PM REPLY Redrok, I had never thought of using hydraulics. Im sure that a bottle jack would work great if this was to be used for industrial purposes, however this is more suited towards smaller-scale jobs.
Balord says:
May 28, 2013. 1:31 PM REPLY One change I might suggest is turn your top plat over (hot glued nut UNDER plate would hold much more pressure). I also assume this is more of a novelty type "invention", also for this size apparatus you might want to either use a shorter press frame or longer bolt so you could put the handle above the frame for faster operation AND a stronger frame.
MU5ICI4N says:
May 28, 2013. 2:53 PM REPLY Thanks for the suggestion! I understand what you mean about the location of the nut, and the same thought crossed my mind as I was building this. However, upon building the frame I noticed that the thread on the bolt only went so far, so I was forced to place the nut on top of the frame to maximize maneuverability. May 28, 2013. 3:39 AM REPLY
nanosec12 says:
The only improvement I would add to this project is that it needs to be entered into some of the contests.... who knows you could verywell win your own epilog laser cutter !!!
MU5ICI4N says:
Thanks! As of now, it is pending approval in the Epilog V contest.
Boygasmo says:
Nice one!!! I was wondering if I could create a press for dye cutters. This would be perfect for that method as well.
MU5ICI4N says:
May 27, 2013. 5:44 PM REPLY Thanks, thats a great idea! I had never considered it to be used for cutting or shearing, but I'm sure it could work! I would love to see somebody try.
Boygasmo says:
Yeah. Could spray the bottom wood with adhesive and add the cutting foam.
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Computothought says:
Cool.
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