"Rich Grise" wrote in message
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DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2011-02-11, whit3rd wrote:
2163: This is about the right configuration for clamping leather
belts' glue
joints in old-fashioned power belting

Far too pretty a wood veneer on the top to be used for such a
work-a-day function.

What's that object in the inset at the upper left of the second pic?

Thanks,
Rich

Rich,
I think it's a close-up of the catch that holds the press closed at any of
several thicknesses.
Kerry