How To Make a Simple Printing Press

I made a simple printing press for block printing. This press is cheap, easy to build, and uses an interesting mechanism.
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[@earthshaker5991]

This looks like it would be really useful as a book press, too. I'm going to try this out.

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

I was going to say the same thing. I've been wanting to try both book binding and letterpress printing, and this has possibilities for both. One of the videos that showed up in the suggestions beside this video gave me another idea. I could leave the caulk gun out and grab the jack from my van. That could easily apply more than enough pressure for either application, or enough pressure to split the device apart at the seams if I'm not careful. I might have to try Cajun rigging a similar device with a car jack and try it out.

[@MichaelKLee-jf7qs]

Fantastic idea with some minor modifications to even out and smooth the process. Lovely, absolutely lovely

[@louisemaclaren5266]

Very simple yet ingenious! I like the way you sped up the film making too. Often people don't realise that an unedited film can loose its interest. Fun to watch!

[@Makify1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@geoff426]

Dude this is sweet. Much simpler than rollers and more consistent than a lever. I'm making one for sure

[@guionrosenzweig1006]

Thank you for making this easy to follow video sharing your very creative solution! Not only was this a problem I have been trying to work out (even went so far as to buy an old panini press to convert it - not a clean look due to the angle of pressing), but you made it very approachable. Your plans are a home crafters dream and your video is an incredibly informative guide. Keep up the creative ideas, sir, and thank you for making one cat lady very excited about building a printing press!

[@Makify1]

I'm glad you liked the video!

[@pierre5325]

Dear Makify1, Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Thanks for simple easy to understand instructions. pierre from New Mexico

[@ScrapwoodCity]

Awesome device! Thanks for sharing!

[@Articusrex]

This is superb video for those of us novices who do not want to invest hundreds of dollars on equipment. Your directions and advice were clear and easy to follow. Thank you very much. I also enjoyed that you have a goofy sense of humor!

[@Makify1]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video.

[@TheSafecrkr1]

good job. I LOVE the outtakes.

[@Makify1]

Thanks :)

[@BTjin-tq4zp]

The final result looks so clean. Loved the bloopers. 😂😂

[@Makify1]

Thanks!

[@rachelascott3130]

Very clever idea and easy to make. It would be a good shop project for schools, as well as anyone interested in making an inexpensive press.

[@gabrieleteich4046]

Just built it in an afternoon. Now I have to wait for the glue to dry. Great instructions! Thanks!

[@ViHolzapfel]

this is EXACTLY what i looking for. I’ve been racking my brains for months thinking in a solution, and here it is!

[@thatgrrlca]

A good idea. I liked watching you build your press. Nicely done!

[@RobertoSabasArtist]

Thanks for a straightforward presentation. Well done! And thanks for the link to the free plans.

[@Makify1]

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

[@sibylmuori3234]

Thank you so much. this is genius. I will make this at home. you are a life savior.

[@sowenchantedirishkitchenga8282]

fantastic!! so wonderful of you to share this! thank you :)

[@HoneySioux]

The outtakes 😅 thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

Great video and the outtake were pure gold. I found this looking for a way to make a press for paper, not homemade paper, but the kind where you glue laminate multiple pages together to make something you can sculpt. Your press gives me ideas, but I don't think there there is a way I could drill that tough metal part. I might be able to find/make a collar that I can drill and fit over it, however. In any case, thanks for the great video and inspiration!

[@WonderStar3]

This is awesome! Ingenious. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@cravatez5218]

Hi Vinny, good idea !! bloopers are always fun to watch too 😀

[@kenna93343]

Oh my goodness this is gunna be a life changer 👏🏼 thank you so much!!

[@PaperMoonPaperCrafter]

Great tutorial! Well done. Thanks for sharing!

[@jynclr]

This is really cool! Great job!

[@larachan1678]

Very good video, thank you!

[@armedhippy7685]

Nice Work!

[@dianawestrup7416]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

Good job,I like the way you work... Like a mad beaver through wood.

[@sarahwhite8078]

Found this video, it is so helpful!!! THANKS FREDDIE!! x

[@charlottestevens6680]

I agree freddie!!! x

[@jeannedurocher5577]

Wonderful tutorial! Especially liked the out-takes :) Thanks for sharing

[@Makify1]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@photographeazizessalam7866]

Jeanne Durocher

[@bigbabychutney]

Great video and idea, thanks!

[@CrystalShaulis]

Really cool! Good luck in your printing adventures!

[@0323ab]

Hi, This is great. Thank you. I've been looking for an inexpensive press for a long time; this might do the trick. At very least it looks like a fun project! I'm going to try a larger press to accommodate a larger page size and use two guns. Wish me luck.

[@billyjoemills]

How did it turn out?

[@Erythrostar]

Thanks. Very helpful tips.

[@Frustratedbanda108]

Your sound is so friendly and you have made with wood printer amazing no one has built like this 😊😊😊😀😀😀😀

[@fammnak852]

Thank you for the awesome tutorial and moreover thank you for the bloopers!! ahaha loved it!

[@zerodelta_9804]

i actually needed this for a book press either way it works perfectly

[@tonyhienz1306]

Great job! Thank you!

[@billjacobson5997]

Thanks, nice explanation and demonstation.

[@anicatt100]

Thanks for a great tutorial - I am brand new to lino cut printing so you lit a huge light bulb for me 😊 And - I LOVED the take out shots at the end 😂😂😂 Happy Christmas 2018 😊

[@walterhynson2898]

Very nice,real good idea and do not worry about the voice it is the brains that count.

[@vo2651]

GENIUS!

[@franciscocabreracaviedes9592]

Increíble tu idea… tiene el potencial para ser mejorada y utilizada en escuelas

[@SyntheticStuntMan]

great video and clever application of the caulk gun thanks...subbed.

[@jamatildawong]

Neat idea, I'll have to experiment with this.

[@konradniemandt7202]

This is great. Thanks for sharing.

[@Makify1]

+Konrad Niemandt You're welcome. Glad you like it.

[@gregalc2713]

Great Job Great Idea. Thank You for sharing your video

[@Jah_LEASE_yah]

I love book binding. And I really need this thing. The DIY book bind that I made is okay. But a real press like this would be so much better!

[@deograciasbonggon4780]

Great!you should be rewarded!

[@realityisfake]

That's really good. Wonder if there's a way to measure the amount of pressure you get with this.

[@Timrathmore]

Very well done!! 😂!! You realize your idea will jumpstart more ideas

[@harzgraf]

my compliment! a great idea!

[@taron487]

Good and Simple Thank you

[@SamTheGerate]

Really awesome video!

[@Makify1]

+Samba Vocalize Thanks! :)

[@hotmasarumpaet7576]

video bagus simple dan sederhana, trims frend

[@travissmith7471]

Amazing... Thanks for sharing...

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

That's freak in Awesome dude. You Rock ! Tks for sharring Iam gonna make one this weekend tks to you 😊

[@cko78]

Nice idea!

[@LAbeauty316]

I'm looking for plans for a book binding press, and I think by adding a second caulk gun this could easily be good for book binding as well.

[@sheilastudio1]

THANK YOUUUUU!!!!! for sharing this :)

[@Halo_Nova]

your bloopers made me subscribe XD

[@TEXOMANEWS]

love the bloopers

[@RubenWoodcraft]

nice alternative to the car jack design. btw when you have a dremle you can just use that to sand the caulk gun after cutting

[@esfedrina]

genius! thanks Freddie!

[@sonila1999]

Cool and easy!!

[@merkridge8780]

Fricking Genius!!!

[@walterhynson2898]

thanks I will start building mine tomorrow

[@apollicino1705]

caulk gun, genius...I'm also a fan of bloopers :)

[@bixnash1]

Great tutorial and love the outakes too. B

[@Makify1]

Thank you!

[@shopatjessesdotcom594]

Good Video. THANKS! SUBSCRIBED!

[@culturallymade5561]

awesome, thank you

[@ProfAWSantiago]

Thank you!

[@joseangferrer]

Excellent tutorial. Notice all your tools seem brand new!

[@Makify1]

I try to keep good care of them.

[@bazz23s]

Somebody get this man a band-saw. Nice project. Also noticed the new drills. Like them?

[@Makify1]

+Simon White Yes, they are very nice. Love the impact driver. Never realized how useful those things were until I owned one.

[@sweatyneckbeard7948]

Is it just me but his voice sounds so friendly

[@bradowens4052]

It's not just you. It's me as well

[@walterhynson2898]

And what does the voice have to do with making a press

[@walterhynson2898]

@@bradowens4052 Turn it off

[@bradowens4052]

@@walterhynson2898 so very nice yes

[@ReichelProductions]

great idea!!

[@Makify1]

Thanks!

[@IRONMAKER1]

amazing..................

[@designgeek2009]

Very nice Good Job!! Love the outtakes too ;-)

[@Makify1]

Thanks!

[@neilhay2155]

good job.

[@Zx_edits23]

Amazing!

[@ejtapiz]

WOW GENIOUS

[@lifestyle_on2hours]

Good job

[@shaunbrowne3963]

Very inventive! Who knew?!?

[@CrystalShaulis]

I'm a bookbinder and currently am using a traditional book press along with a DIY press made from 2 pieces of plywood and 4 bolts w/ wing nuts to tighten. I'd like to make one a bit more functional than the DIY press, something more similar to what you have here (a mechanism on top to drop the plate and apply pressure). Do you think that's something you might create in the future? Thanks!

[@domingocavazos]

Impressive!

[@maxipfeil9590]

awesome duuude!!!!

[@Makify1]

Thanks, man!

[@kisukeabahara9639]

Awesome!

[@fatmadagli5502]

😯🤩😍 Süper fikir çok teşekkürler :)(:

[@michelamountain389]

thank you for this video. you should put the block down first and the fabric on top so you don't risk shifting

[@Makify1]

Oooh, good tip. Thanks!

[@jeremiahjohnson2741]

this press is a bit nicer than a nipping press which you have to screw in a downward direction (the top plate always wants to shift in the direction you're turning as it comes down on the print block) Because you come directly down on the wood block, it's a nicer design. I'm going to try it out. Thanks for sharing.

[@georginacalder6798]

Excellent👌 now I just need to make it! 😂

[@attahattah7460]

good job, you are fantastic, please i wil like you to make a tutorial on double color print,thanks

[@cronicmale1701]

Great one ... Is there anything for phone case printing like this ? Please share your ideas with us 😊

[@mixme8655]

thank you

[@kreatifjenius5432]

sangat kreatif

[@phil.pinsky]

Using the caulking gun was inspired. Nice job :) Phil

[@Makify1]

+Jake and Emmy's Dad Workshop Thank you! :)

wow... nice and simple :) thumbs up and thank you for upload

[@Makify1]

+Kühn Thanks for the thumbs up!

+Makify1 ...toes also ;)

[@Makify1]

+Kühn Ha ha! Excellent.

+Makify1 ... hope is ok if i some day copy something for my channel... of course I make a link in the description and say from who I get this idea :)

[@Makify1]

+Kühn Go for it. Send me a link, I'd love to see what you make.

[@ashleighwilding9986]

Great video! Just wondering if you or any of your viewers have had success printing etching with this press? Many thanks

[@darkeryetdarker9012]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@AllFirstHand]

Use a cutting oil like Tap Magic when drilling into something like that.

[@samspianos]

no need to drill just screw down with 4 self tappers with the head over the edge of the metal circle