BEHOLD:
THE CARLTON (Hawai’i) PRESS!
This Magnificent Printing Press is based upon Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s Press which dwells in The Smithsonian. The Press was lovingly crafted by Patrick Vala-Haynes (of Carlton, Oregon) to commemorate The Bicentennial of the First Printing in Hawai’i.
Patrick in his workshop about a year into The Project. Native Oregon White Oak makes up about 95% of The Press. A “Plank” of Spruce, smatterings of Purple Heart, a Black Walnut “Cap”, a “Platen” of Honduran Mahogany, and a Marble “Stone” Bed round things out nicely at about 1000 lbs.
COMING SOON . . .
A Video of The Press’ Assembly!
A Time-Lapse Animation will show The Press being assembled then disassembled for “Easy Transport”.
We can be ON THE ROAD!!
Disassembly??
The Press breaks down into 16 individual pieces! This is wholly Patrick’s design.
The manner in which the Rear Cross Bar will attach with Wing Bolts (not shown).