Tag Archives: printing press

Make your own platen press

Posted on December 23, 2010 by lynsey

The legendary Instructables has documented the step-by-step construction of a platen press made from wood and a 6 ton hydraulic jack (bottle jack). The construction methods appear to be well within the reach of someone with reasonable woodworking skills and … Continue reading →

Posted in book arts, equipment, press, techniques | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mr Franklin’s printing press

Posted on August 14, 2010 by lynsey

At age 12, Ben Franklin was apprenticed to learn the printing trade from his brother James. Three years later, James founded The New-England Courant, the first truly independent newspaper in the colonies. When a letter written by Ben Franklin was … Continue reading →

Posted in art history, book arts, letterpress | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment