DIY Book Press - No drilling required!

[@fullstackdave4117]

Instead of using hex bolts, try carriage bolts. They can have threads all the way down, plus you won't have to use a wrench to hold them down while you tighten the wing nuts. Also using epoxy to hold them permanently in place.

[@nadia-kor]

Those are great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm loving the innovative ideas you and others are sharing in comments! 🙂

[@CayceBalara]

Nice project. You might think about using "threaded knobs" instead of wing nuts, for just a couple dollars more will be easier to tighten and easier on the hands. Also, a rubber washer under the head of the bolt might help with the spinning and remove the need for a wrench.

[@nadia-kor]

Those are awesome ideas!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@brendacooper7944]

I went today and purchased the supplies I needed to make a press like yours. I have it put together. The total cost was $45.00 + tax. But it will be worth it & I'm sure to purchase one it would cost much more. I plan to press flowers or press my signatures before sewing them in. They tend to wrinkle when you coffee dye them. Thank you so much.

[@skywuzhereyesturday]

Bestie you are a LEGEND because I refuse to buy a drill for this but have wanted one so bad. I bought a set of clamps I've been using

[@nadia-kor]

Glad this was helpful!! ❤❤❤

[@pdlister]

sky, drills today are not expensive. Don't think of it as a single-use item. Once you have one, you'll discover that it solves a host of problems. Check out Northern Freight tools (my wife calls it Big Lots For Boys). Their tools are inexpensive and come with the same warranty as Craftsman. I have a number of them and have never had a problem. Good luck.

[@2woofs784]

I'm just getting into book binding and this video is EXCELLENT. Thank You!

[@nadia-kor]

Aww thank you so much!!! It's so fun to make your own cute little notebooks. I'm hoping to post a video showing my process sometime

[@padraicbrown6718]

I would suggest a second set of washers to protect the bamboo from the bolt heads! Also, you can get thicker washers, or extra sets, to add height and raise the wingnuts up into the threads when you're pressing thinner notebooks!

[@cartunesandtrafficjams7501]

You’re my friend have just given me the greatest DIY I’ve ever needed at this moment. Thank you so much for sharing.❤🎉🎉🎉

[@nadia-kor]

Yayay! Glad I could help :)

[@jennchen172]

This is brilliant! What a good find of the chopping boards with hole edges. Thank you for sharing!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much!!

[@onetiredwriter]

This is so good! I've been wanting to make a book press, but have never been able to justify buying a drill just for this one project. Thank you!

[@nadia-kor]

Same! Especially as an upstairs renter, always feels bad making loud noises. Thanks for watching =)

[@samcollage7682]

Will make a nice flower press as well.

[@brendacooper7944]

That's what I was thinking. But for sure, you would need longer bolts. I like the no cutting or drilling. Since there is a pre-made slot for bolts, would they come out easy?

[@nadia-kor]

That's a great idea!!

[@doc1701]

Great job! If you want to increase the ability to tighten the boards down add a couple of extra washers on top of the existing ones - they act as spacers. Such a quick and easy solution there to buying expensive bookbinding equipment. Well done. Doc from Australia

[@nadia-kor]

That's an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@MomIrregardless]

i would laugh if i wasnt crying!! those cutting boards are now $20 each at walmart, two years later. insane!!

[@nadia-kor]

That's insane! Corporate greed has really reached its pinnacle

[@jofloresz]

`Best book press video I have ever seen Great idea thank you for sharing!!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me ❤

[@pacefactor]

Great execution! Might make one myself - I do love me some printmaking. Some suggestions: IF you have a hacksaw, get threaded rod instead - its going to be threaded all the way and all you would need to do is cut it to size. Also, do yourself a favor and get a ratchet/socket wrench to go along with the crescent wrench you have there, as it makes it significantly easier to make a tighter hold and get a better press (crescent wrenches have a nasty habit of slipping). On top of that, put washers on both sides of the board as it spreads out the force and makes a better bond - and also reduces wear and tear on the boards as it keeps the hex head from digging into the wood. And for a final bit, I would personally use wax paper or parchment to separate the book from the board as with pressure whatever finish is on the board might mess up your books or you might end up with other gunk issues. Everything here would probably run you about the same amount if not a little more, but would have a much longer self life and be easier to fix. Happy bookmaking!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips! I will definitely implement these =) Happy bookmaking to you as well!

[@Hollyhock7]

I found 7/16 hex bolts in 5 inch length!! I needed the bolt to be longer so I could press a wider spined journal. I found them online at Advanced Auto Parts

[@nadia-kor]

That's a great find! I'll have to check them out once I start binding larger stuff 🙂

[@clarissa182]

This tutorial was fantastic!! I had just put in an order for these exact cutting boards and then miraclously found this tutorial. I ended up using 3/8 - 4 in fully threaded bolts, which were too small, but I just added a washer and a nut to sandwich the bolts into place. It worked like a charm.

[@nadia-kor]

That's so cool!!! Have you had a chance to put this to use yet?

[@General_reader]

I love your description of the “screws”

[@AzraelThanatos]

I would think that you might want a washer at each end as well, that should prevent some wear and tear on the boards and some accidental damage.

[@nadia-kor]

That's an excellent point! I will get some washers next time I'm at the hardware store. Thanks so much!

[@kelly4187]

If you are careful with a chisel you can carve hexagons matching the bolt, removing the need to hold the hex steady.

[@nadia-kor]

Oooh, that's a very clever idea!! Thank you :)

[@cwardinger]

This is a very creative solution. If I had done this it would have been complicated and too involved. Your idea works. What more could anyone ask?

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad this was useful for you =)

[@pdlister]

I think I'd use washers on both ends of the bolts. They serve the same purpose.

[@nadia-kor]

Oooh that's a very good point! Thanks for the tip!

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Brilliant. Wish we had these chopping boards in the UK. Very clever. :)

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much! Sometimes you can find these online. I think Amazon currently has these in stock with white silicone corner pieces.

[@ControlledWrinkles]

The bolts with threads on the whole length are called all-thread, should be available at most hardware stores.

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you for sharing! I got my bolts from a small local hardware store, but will definitely check out the all-thread bolts at a bigger store. 🙂

[@KitAF]

This is so helpful! I’m trying bookbinding and don’t want to put a lot of money into it until I know I want to pursue it, this is a great idea!

[@nadia-kor]

Yessss, exactly! I feel the same. I have a habit of abandoning hobbies, so I try to keep the hobby spending low lol.

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Clever . Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@scribblingjoe]

Thank you for this. I've been using a couple of flooring planks and some c-clamps but having something like this would be a lot nicer.

[@nadia-kor]

Nice! Gotta work with what you got, right? Yea, these cutting boards are pretty great, the only down side is trying to source them.

[@mahoganyspiritually]

put this on tiktok I was looking for a video like this on there yesterday...nothing..great idea..who would have known

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much! Glad this was useful for you! I don't have tictok unfortunately, but maybe will open up an account once I have more time. =)

[@prussiankingdom1693]

Home depot might sell them(the 7/16 bolts), I know my local hardware store sells them, it just depends on thread type. They are normally coarse thread and not fine thread

[@nadia-kor]

That's great! Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into upgrading.

[@pdlister]

That shouldn't make a difference if the nuts are the same thread as the bolts.

[@sicurr1]

You can use hot glue on the bottom of the bolts so that they stay in place when adjusting the wingnuts and while the hot glue is still warm you can mold it so that it's in a decent shape to act as feet. Killing two birds with one stone.

[@nadia-kor]

Oooo that's an excellent idea!!!

[@krossrn]

Touche'. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@nadia-kor]

Thanks for watching :)

[@shalomjones3376]

Excellent idea!

[@nadia-kor]

Thanks so much!

[@igloboy]

Thank you for this!

[@nadia-kor]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mohemara9097]

Nice and cool idea ,, thank you 🌹🌹

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you 🙂

[@LoveyouNesha]

Hi, Did u ever share how you did the journal you showed at the end?

[@nadia-kor]

Hi :) no, unfortunately I did not, yet. Have gotten carried away with sewing projects haha. But will definitely keep in mind that there is interest for it! :)

[@loram4299]

This is a great idea. I loved the no drill option but unfortunetly none of MY area Walmarts carry these boards and if Walmart does have them they are only available in the store, not online. So there I go. By the time I buy a regular one at over 11.00 each I am way over my budget. LOLOLOL. Great idea though. Will keep my eyes open.

[@nadia-kor]

Yea, I feel like I just got lucky when I found these. You can check at places like Home Goods or Tuesday Morning.

[@pdlister]

Try an art supply store. My local shop has a book binding aisle and has always been helpful with suggestions when questioned.

[@senkiko]

Это гениально! Спасибо)

[@nadia-kor]

Спасибо =))) очень рада что пригодилось

[@pdlister]

@@nadia-kor Google Translate действительно сделал мир меньше!

[@MomIrregardless]

i have those cutting boards in my kitchen! never once thought about how the rubber corners were attached!! what made you look?

[@nadia-kor]

I bought these boards specifically with the intention of making a book press out of them, and thought I would have to drill holes, but was surprised to find the nice pre-drilled holes upon removing the corners. I removed them because figured the boards should lie flush against one another for a book press.

[@ppppp985]

omg!! Thank you!!

[@DJ-sr9gp]

made. my. day.

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you =)

[@GT_Racer347]

Now that's cool right there 💯 🔥

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much!!

[@marijabu]

Fantastic!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you so much! =)

[@سجادحيدر-ف9ث]

شكرا جزيلا مبدعه 🇮🇶

[@pleasantnezumi4909]

Inspired!

[@nadia-kor]

😊

[@seameology]

Awesome!

[@nadia-kor]

Thanks so much!

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

Genius!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you 🙂

[@annabellagardner3190]

B R I L L I A N T Best HACK on KZbin !!! You’re on a totally different playing field this here mere mortal. Thank you 🙏 🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇 Clever Stunning and Amazing

[@nadia-kor]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words! =) Much appreciated.

[@rameshthiru3609]

Hai mam. Iam interested Pls manual paper cutting machine preparation pls details help me

[@lisab1101]

some sort of genius lol

[@nadia-kor]

😊

[@AS-xi6lp]

genius!

[@nadia-kor]

Thank you :)

[@LuciusQuinctiusCincinnatus111]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Jlilyforest]

One year later these cutting boards are $20 each

[@nadia-kor]

That's wild! Inflation needs to chill. :(

[@LuciusQuinctiusCincinnatus111]

гениально! ты супер! умница!

[@nadia-kor]

Спасибо большое 😊

[@brookerenner1665]

So Walmart still has these, unutterable they are $19 now….

[@nadia-kor]

That's insane! I love how we're still being gaslit about inflation rate being 3.4%

[@AlexSar]

20$ стоит уже ГОТОВЫЙ пресс, а не эта неудобная самоделка. Из фанеры и болтов с самозакручивающейся гайкой пресс стоит меньше 2$.

[@ravibhushan7393]

You missed a very crucial step

[@nadia-kor]

Which step?

[@annabellagardner3190]

Don’t tease us W H A T S T E P ? ? ? ? ?