French standing press
A variation of the regular STANDING PRESS , the
major difference being that the platen is lowered
by turning a weighted wheel, which, when spun,
exerts additional press by a kind of hammering
action against two lugs. Except for the wheel a
mechanism, it is made of wood, a while it does not
tighten to the sa degree as the iron standing
press. il considerably lighter and does not quire
the substantial floor required the heavier iron
press. (83 , 236 )
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