On 29 Jun 2006 09:00:50 -0700, "kcleere" wrote:

I currently use a pen press from PSI and it's only "Adequate", The push
toggle flexes up under pressure and theres a little all around slop in
the opposite pressing surface. I like this style of press and want to
make my own.

Just wondered if anyone has built their own and has found a good heavy
duty horizontal toggle that didn't flex and also how flex was handled
on the other end. Any pics you might have would be great too.

Thanks....Ken

I modified my PSI press with an eye bolt, but I've heard of a few folks making
their own pen presses out of those can crusher things that you buy for $10..

Also, regarding the PSI press, I also made a few extra slotted blocks for it...
the first time that I put a key chain pen kit together and had to use my bench
vice, because the press wouldn't reach..

Mac

https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm