jleidel Report post Posted May 19, 2016 A friend of mine had an old book press in his shop that he bought from an estate sale years ago. When he found out I was looking for a shop press, it landed in my office. I finally had a chance to try it out last weekend. I used an 8" (diameter) Molon Labe sign made from 1/8" steel plate I had in the garage for the pressing. As a first test, I cut out an insert that fits into the dash of my 2006 F250. I was a little skeptical that I could get enough pressure with the book press to make a permanent mark, but it actually pressed relatively well. I left it in the press for just over an hour before letting it dry and dying the embossed region black. I've already ordered a pair of 1/4" plates cut to fit in the press for a better surface as well as some additional embossing plates (buddy owns a steel shop). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted May 19, 2016 a book press should work great. it gives an even pressure to any die. cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleidel Report post Posted May 19, 2016 The only caveat is, the compression screw has a very wide pitch to it... which implies that there is very little mechanical advantage without putting some serious mojo on it. If I decide to use this very often, I'll probably fabricate a separate stand for it with some large feet made from 1/2" steel plate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axeman Report post Posted January 21, 2017 I use one of these to clamp my axe sheaths after gluing. Never thought it would emboss...HMMMM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
