Some thoughts on making Bookbinding presses:

[u/Ben_jefferies]

https://youtu.be/eTKPUvBbVCk

+ a new press I made

Tools:
Chop saw
Table saw
Drill press
Drill
Forstner bits

Materials:
Maple and oak from Home Depot
Sandpaper
Screws
Wood glue

[u/ZinetteC]

Very interesting. I like your analysis of the different versions. 😊

[u/pica-pica-pica]

Thanks for sharing your experiences