• Free

Quick-Form Press

  • Course
  • 42 Lessons

This course is all about the PotterUSA Quick-Form Press. Learn how to use the Quick-Form Press, change out the tooling, what types of objects you can make, and everything you need to know to make the most of this fabulous tool! The Quick-Form Press combines the power of a kick-press with the ease of use of a hand-operated arbor press. Use it to bend rings, cuff bracelets, napkin holders, or silverware with ease.

Contents

Course Introduction

Welcome to the Quick-Form Press Course
    Quick-Form Press Acknowledgements

      Anatomy of the Quick-Form Press



      In this section, we'll go through all the different parts of the Quick-Form Press.  It is helpful to know what all the different parts are, as well as their names, so that as you go through the instructions and the course you will have an understanding of where everything is and what the parts are that are being referred to in the instructions. 
      Video - Intro to the Quick-Form Press
      • 5 mins
      • 494 MB
      Parts of the Quick-Form Press
        What's Included in the Quick-Form Press Kit
          Video - Using the Quick-Form Press Handle
          • 3 mins
          • 271 MB

          Quick-Form Press Safety



          In this section, we'll go through important safety information for using the Quick-Form Press.
          Video - Safety
          • 2 mins
          • 189 MB
          Quick-Form Press Safety

            How to Mount the Quick-Form Press



            In this section, you'll learn how to properly mount the Quick-Form Press.
            Video - Mounting the Quick-Form Press
            • 5 mins
            • 160 MB
            How to Mount the Quick Form Press

              How to Mount the Urethane Holder



              In this section, you'll learn how to mount the urethane holder into the Quick-Form Press.
              Video - Mounting the Urethane Holder
              • 4 mins
              • 364 MB
              How to Mount the Urethane Holder

                Large Synclastic and Anticlastic Formers



                In this section, you'll learn how to use the large synclastic and anticlastic formers included in the Quick-Form Press kit.
                Large Anticlastic Former
                  Video - Mounting the Large Anticlastic Former
                  • 2 mins
                  • 3.57 GB
                  Video - Using the Large Anticlastic Former
                  • 11 mins
                  • 1.11 GB
                  Large Synclastic Former
                    Video - Mounting the Large Synclastic Former
                    • 2.76 GB
                    Video - Using the Large Synclastic Former
                    • 12 mins
                    • 1.26 GB
                    How to Use the Large Synclastic and Anticlastic Bracelet Formers

                      Small Tooling Adapter



                      In this section, you'll learn about the small tooling adapter and how it is used in the Quick-Form Press.
                      Small Tooling Adapter

                        Small Synclastic and Anticlastic Formers



                        In this section, you'll learn how to use the small synclastic and anticlastic formers in the Quick-Form Press.
                        Video - Mounting the Small Synclastic and Anticlastic Formers
                        • 3 mins
                        • 73.8 MB
                        Video - Using the Small Synclastic Former
                        • 9 mins
                        • 1.22 GB
                        Video - Using the Small Anticlastic Former
                        • 8 mins
                        • 838 MB
                        How to Use the Small Synclastic and Anticlastic Formers

                          Ring Formers



                          In this section, you'll learn how to use the ring formers in the Quick-Form Press.
                          Video - Using the Ring Formers
                          • 7 mins
                          • 685 MB
                          Using the Ring Formers

                            Press Maintenance



                            In this section, you'll learn important information to help you maintain your Quick-Form Press and keep it in good working condition!
                            Press Maintenance

                              Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting



                              In this section, we'll cover a few tips and tricks as well as some troubleshooting solutions.
                              Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

                                Quick Form Press Instruction Booklet



                                In this section, you can download the Quick-Form Press Booklet in its entirety.  
                                Quick-Form Press Instructions Booklet (6.125 × 9.125 in).pdf
                                • 58.3 MB

                                Quick-Form Press Accessories

                                These specialty accessories are available for purchase separately, and are not included with the purchase of the press.

                                Spinner Ring Former
                                  Video: Spinner Ring Former
                                  • 5 mins
                                  • 511 MB
                                  Quick-Form Press Former Adapter.png
                                  • 1.48 MB
                                  Flat Bracelet Conformers.png
                                  • 430 KB
                                  How to Mount the Flat Bracelet Conformers.png
                                  • 1.55 MB
                                  Angle Forming Set.png
                                  • 422 KB
                                  How to Mount the Angle Formers.png
                                  • 1.36 MB
                                  How to Use the Angle Forming Set.png
                                  • 1.42 MB

                                  Projects

                                  In this section you'll be able to watch video demonstrations of the Quick-Form Press in use making various jewelry pieces.

                                  Super Easy Spoon Ring
                                    Anticlastic Bracelet with FSS Die and Quick-Form Press
                                      Use the Quick-Form Press to Form a Heavy Gauge Ring Band
                                        How to Make Hoop Earrings with a Narrow Pattern Plate in the Rolling Mill
                                          Syclastic Copper Leaf Earrings