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The RIT Uncommon Press design and construction team from left: Daniel Krull, Educational and Social Media Specialist; Seth Gottlieb, Research Lead; Randall Paulhamus, Lead Engineer; Veronica Hebbard, Project Lead; Stephen Spector, Carpenter; Ferris…

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Matt Schofield, lead blacksmith at Genesee Country Village and Museum in Mumford, NY, creates the wrought-iron hose band.

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Image of parts created by the blacksmith Matt Schofield for the Uncommon Press.

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Technical drawings created with digital tools to show the whole press, and the subsystem of the spindle and hose, which send the platen down to exert the printing pressure

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Technical drawings created with digital tools to show the whole press, and the subsystem of the spindle and hose, which send the platen down to exert the printing pressure

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The mahogany platen has hung from the hose with a series of 4 knots, tied with string.

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An image of a team moving the Bookwheel. From left to right: Unidentified, Ian Kurtz, Reese Salen.

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An image of two students with the finished bookwheel. From left to right: Ian Kurtz, Reese Salen.

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An image of three students using CNC (computer numerical control) machine to cut wood for the bookwheel. From left to right: Matthew Nygren, Reese Salen, Ian Kurtz.

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A CNC (computer numerical control) machine cutting a gear for the bookwheel.
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