Instead of using hex bolts, try carriage bolts. They can have threads all the way down, plus you won't have to use a wrench to hold them down while you tighten the wing nuts. Also using epoxy to hold them permanently in place.

i would laugh if i wasnt crying!! those cutting boards are now $20 each at walmart, two years later. insane!!

Nice project. You might think about using "threaded knobs" instead of wing nuts, for just a couple dollars more will be easier to tighten and easier on the hands. Also, a rubber washer under the head of the bolt might help with the spinning and remove the need for a wrench.

I would suggest a second set of washers to protect the bamboo from the bolt heads! Also, you can get thicker washers, or extra sets, to add height and raise the wingnuts up into the threads when you're pressing thinner notebooks!

Bestie you are a LEGEND because I refuse to buy a drill for this but have wanted one so bad. I bought a set of clamps I've been using

You’re my friend have just given me the greatest DIY I’ve ever needed at this moment. Thank you so much for sharing.❤🎉🎉🎉

I went today and purchased the supplies I needed to make a press like yours. I have it put together. The total cost was $45.00 + tax. But it will be worth it & I'm sure to purchase one it would cost much more. I plan to press flowers or press my signatures before sewing them in. They tend to wrinkle when you coffee dye them. Thank you so much.

This is brilliant! What a good find of the chopping boards with hole edges. Thank you for sharing!

This is so good! I've been wanting to make a book press, but have never been able to justify buying a drill just for this one project. Thank you!

`Best book press video I have ever seen Great idea thank you for sharing!!

I'm just getting into book binding and this video is EXCELLENT. Thank You!

Great job! If you want to increase the ability to tighten the boards down add a couple of extra washers on top of the existing ones - they act as spacers. Such a quick and easy solution there to buying expensive bookbinding equipment. Well done. Doc from Australia

I love your description of the “screws”

Clever . Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

I found 7/16 hex bolts in 5 inch length!! I needed the bolt to be longer so I could press a wider spined journal. I found them online at Advanced Auto Parts

This tutorial was fantastic!! I had just put in an order for these exact cutting boards and then miraclously found this tutorial. I ended up using 3/8 - 4 in fully threaded bolts, which were too small, but I just added a washer and a nut to sandwich the bolts into place. It worked like a charm.

put this on tiktok I was looking for a video like this on there yesterday...nothing..great idea..who would have known

Great execution! Might make one myself - I do love me some printmaking. Some suggestions: IF you have a hacksaw, get threaded rod instead - its going to be threaded all the way and all you would need to do is cut it to size. Also, do yourself a favor and get a ratchet/socket wrench to go along with the crescent wrench you have there, as it makes it significantly easier to make a tighter hold and get a better press (crescent wrenches have a nasty habit of slipping). On top of that, put washers on both sides of the board as it spreads out the force and makes a better bond - and also reduces wear and tear on the boards as it keeps the hex head from digging into the wood. And for a final bit, I would personally use wax paper or parchment to separate the book from the board as with pressure whatever finish is on the board might mess up your books or you might end up with other gunk issues. Everything here would probably run you about the same amount if not a little more, but would have a much longer self life and be easier to fix. Happy bookmaking!

This is so helpful! I’m trying bookbinding and don’t want to put a lot of money into it until I know I want to pursue it, this is a great idea!

Excellent idea!

The bolts with threads on the whole length are called all-thread, should be available at most hardware stores.

Will make a nice flower press as well.

Brilliant. Wish we had these chopping boards in the UK. Very clever. :)

Touche'. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you for this!

made. my. day.

omg!! Thank you!!

Fantastic!

This is a very creative solution. If I had done this it would have been complicated and too involved. Your idea works. What more could anyone ask?

Thank you for this. I've been using a couple of flooring planks and some c-clamps but having something like this would be a lot nicer.

Now that's cool right there 💯 🔥

I would think that you might want a washer at each end as well, that should prevent some wear and tear on the boards and some accidental damage.

I think I'd use washers on both ends of the bolts. They serve the same purpose.

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Awesome!

If you are careful with a chisel you can carve hexagons matching the bolt, removing the need to hold the hex steady.

Inspired!

Genius!

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genius!

some sort of genius lol

B R I L L I A N T Best HACK on KZfaq !!! You’re on a totally different playing field this here mere mortal. Thank you 🙏 🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇 Clever Stunning and Amazing

You can use hot glue on the bottom of the bolts so that they stay in place when adjusting the wingnuts and while the hot glue is still warm you can mold it so that it's in a decent shape to act as feet. Killing two birds with one stone.

Home depot might sell them(the 7/16 bolts), I know my local hardware store sells them, it just depends on thread type. They are normally coarse thread and not fine thread

i have those cutting boards in my kitchen! never once thought about how the rubber corners were attached!! what made you look?

This is a great idea. I loved the no drill option but unfortunetly none of MY area Walmarts carry these boards and if Walmart does have them they are only available in the store, not online. So there I go. By the time I buy a regular one at over 11.00 each I am way over my budget. LOLOLOL. Great idea though. Will keep my eyes open.

Hi, Did u ever share how you did the journal you showed at the end?

Hai mam. Iam interested Pls manual paper cutting machine preparation pls details help me

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One year later these cutting boards are $20 each

So Walmart still has these, unutterable they are $19 now….

20$ стоит уже ГОТОВЫЙ пресс, а не эта неудобная самоделка. Из фанеры и болтов с самозакручивающейся гайкой пресс стоит меньше 2$.

You missed a very crucial step