finishing press
A small press consisting essentially of two wooden
cheeks, connected by a screw at each end. with
handles for turning. A press pin is not required
for this type of press. The finishing press is
similar to the cutting- or lying-press, but is
smaller and generally has no runners. It came into
use as long ago as the early 19th century, and no
basic changes were made in this basic press until
a completely different type came into use in the
1880s. This new press consisted of two small
cheeks, somewhat like rounded-off backing boards,
which moved on joints. (161 )
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