The Mini Halfwood Press in an early stage of development, awaiting a turning wheel and the wood hood over the roller. Learn the story of press-making in Acrobat Reader: Click here.
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The professor saws a 12" copper plate to begin an engraving, already cut from the left edge almost to the right, then he switches and cuts in the other direction. You can use a hacksaw and light oil to cut plate. For larger plates use a different type of hacksaw blade holder.
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Working on the fifth Mariner Halfwood Press, the press upside down in its rack. The earmuffs cut down the noise of the sander and vacuum dust catchers. (Dec 2007)
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