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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
Parts of the Quick-Form Press
What's Included in the Quick-Form Press Kit
Video - Using the Quick-Form Press Handle

Quick-Form Press Safety



In this section, we'll go through important safety information for using the Quick-Form Press.
Video - Safety
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
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
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
Video - Using the Large Anticlastic Former
Large Synclastic Former
Video - Mounting the Large Synclastic Former
Video - Using the Large Synclastic Former
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
Video - Using the Small Synclastic Former
Video - Using the Small Anticlastic Former
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
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

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
Quick-Form Press Former Adapter.png
Flat Bracelet Conformers.png
How to Mount the Flat Bracelet Conformers.png
Angle Forming Set.png
How to Mount the Angle Formers.png
How to Use the Angle Forming Set.png

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