Screen Printing press

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This is a very robust one color screen printing press. It's still a work in progress, but it works flawlessly. Please bear with me while I compile a BOM, and instructions on how to build this press. Bill of Materials: • 3090 Aluminum Extrusion (380 mm in length) https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302687670/?Inch=0&CategorySpec=00000042730%3A%3A30x90 •M6 Insertion Nuts for 30mm extrusion https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302251050/?HissuCode=HNTT6-6&PNSearch=HNTT6-6&searchFlow=results2products&Keyword=HNTT6-6 •3/8" anodized aluminum rod (or any 3/8" rod with good tolerance). I bought a 6' length of it from McMaster Carr, but you only need about 115mm in length. If you have a hard time sourcing it, send me a message. https://www.mcmaster.com/#aluminum-hollow-rods/=1848phz • 3/8" x 1 1/2" hex bolts (qty. 2) • 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (qty. 2) • 3/8" nuts (qty. 4) • M6 x 12mm flat head screws (qty. 6) • M6 x 16mm flat head screws (qty. 2) • 1/4" x 1 3/4" flat head screws (qty. 4) • 1/4" brass threaded insert (for the platen) • 3/4" MDF, or laminated handi-panel for the platen (cut to the exact size of your screen)