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Table Top Platen Press Weights

Chase Size
Press Type
Press Weight
9x13"
Kelsey Excelsior
205 lbs.
6x9"
Cook's Victor
100 lbs.
5x8"
Craftsmen Imperial
75 lbs.
6x10"
Kelsey Excelsior/Victor
92 lbs.
5x8"
Kelsey Excelsior New Style
62 lbs.
5x8"
Kelsey Excelsior Old Style
68 lbs.
3x5"
Kelsey Excelsior
27 lbs.

Charles Brand Etching Press Weights

Bed Size
Floor or TableTop Model
Manufacturer
Press Type
Press Type
Press Weight
36x60"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
2,100 lbs.
32x52"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,700 lbs.
30x50"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,500 lbs.
28x50"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,400 lbs.
26x48"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,200 lbs.
24x46"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,050 lbs.
22x44"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
930 lbs.
20x40"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
870 lbs.
18x36"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
800 lbs.
12x24"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated Direct Drive
190 lbs.
16x30"
Floor Model
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated 4:1 Ratio
370 lbs.
12x24"
Table Top
Charles Brand
Etching Press
Hand Operated Direct Drive
100 lbs.

Floor Model Platen Press Weights

Bed Size
Press Type
Press Weight
36x60"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
2,100 lbs.
32x52"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,700 lbs.
30x50"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,500 lbs.
28x50"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,400 lbs.
26x48"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,200 lbs.
24x46"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
1,050 lbs.
22x44"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
930 lbs.
20x40"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
870 lbs.
18x36"
Hand Operated 25:1 Ratio
800 lbs.
12x24"
Hand Operated Direct Drive
190 lbs.
16x30"
Hand Operated 4:1 Ratio
370 lbs.
12x24"
Hand Operated Direct Drive
100 lbs.
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