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    Just a quick note / update:
    The press is now 90% complete, and tested. A few tweaks still remain to be done, like some decorative carving on the side plates and so forth.

    It prints GREAT. Actually it prints just like my Showcard Press, just smaller. I did some tests using crusher-gauges, and it will easily press with 3000 psi across the entire bed.. which means it will do intaglio, as well as relief printing.

    I also kept very accurate records on the cost to produce the little machine, with an eye to possibly doing a production run for sale. It looks like I could sell them for around $500 or so and still make a nice profit, if I made a run of ten units

    Unfortunately, judging by the response I’ve seen, nobody seems interested… so it is doubtful if I’ll make a production run.

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    #672182

    Wow! That’s impressive.

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    contumacious
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        Very nicely built!

        #672187
        Lilymars
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            Just a rather late note to say how exquisite your little press is. An example of real craftsmanship & a joy to see. I do hope it prints as well as looks! Amazing!

            #672181
            bridog
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                bravo! admire your press building knowledge

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                #672185

                Hello Bridog, Lilymars, contumacious, and vmrs…. thanks for the good words. Since that was posted a few months ago, I’ve added a few things to the press. I’ve finished the grippers, made a nice wooden base and so forth. Below are a few pics of it in it’s “ready to print” form.

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                #672186
                browndl
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                    Very very nice! I always enjoyed intaglio printing in college.

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                    #672183

                    You are clever! That looks great.

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