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My old backing press finally gave out last week after 15 years
Honestly, the wooden screw just sheared right off while I was working on a thick leather cover for a journal. Tbh, I had to finish the job with a bunch of clamps and a lot of swearing. What's a good modern replacement that won't break the bank?
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uma3061mo ago
Doubt you need something that can crush a car though.
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elizabeth_williams1mo ago
Wait, a backing press? Do you mean a book press? I've only ever heard a bookbinding press called that. For a modern one, the cheap cast iron ones from craft stores are okay for light work, but they'll flex on thick leather. I saved up for a used finishing press from a bindery closing sale. It's solid cast iron and feels like it could crush a car.
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