I’m glad to hear someone else reuses stacking boards. I started out changing them out every press and that began adding an unnecessary cost to the process. I reused the boards and didn’t notice any negative byproducts, so that’s what I do now, too. I’ll change them out every 25-30 presses, maybe, just to keep them fresh. A lot more cost effective than throwing them away each press.
@@TopComicsPressing also, interesting technique opening the book during the humidifying process. What do you use to support the book while it’s in the chamber?
I totally reuse my backer boards and card stock. I have a magazine board I've been using for several months now, cold side of the press, without issue.
Thank you. I have a clam shell press and I couldn’t get the thing to lay flat for nothing. I’m going to try the washers like you stated. I’m sure that will help 100%. I also have a press that swivels.
I have been reusing boards, sometimes a couple of dozen times as long as they have not been compromised by "naughty bits". I change out paper much more frequently and recycle it into my PC printer so it's not wasted. I go through more 20 lb paper than average probably b.c. I use it instead of SRP paper very often to ensure better moisture elimination during pressing. I wonder if anyone else finds SRP paper often unnecessary in regular pressing. BTW, another great video Joe!
@@TopComicsPressing thanks, but I dont know what SPR paper is... as most people watching because they are new to this, would also not just know that either.
Question: I have been reading the advanced book to CPR-whitening and staining. The chapter where they go over the HOP method of mentioned that if you use the HOP and bled method. You aren’t suppose to put the book in the humidity box for the final press. Could you explain why the book says this as I fig. After it had received both of those methods a humidity treatment is something that book would need since the covers would be so dried out from everything. And if you yourself have used this same method have you still used the humidity box without any damage to the book after.
It all depends on how dry the book is. I use bled-o as my go too method and in that case I do hunidity the book as normal before press. With hop there is a lot more moisture involved and you can hop then final press w/o more moisture.
@@TopComicsPressing I tried the bled-O method last night in a book. But the overlay page wasn’t pulling anything off the stains on the book, mind you this was a silver age test book the had stains on it for this reason. But after a dry clean then misting the overlay page with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide and letting it sit on the cover of the book for 2 hours in the light box. I didn’t notice any difference in color or Change in stains. I did double check the process and steps in the book to make sure I did then right. Shouldn’t the color if anything Atleast shown a more brighter appearance?
Hey there! Love your content. Do you take submissions for people? I'm looking get some books cleaned and pressed for grading and your work is great. I can't find your contact info on here though. Thanks so much!
Yes I do. UA-cam is worried about it. If you click the icons on the top banner they should take you to either my Facebook or instagram and you can message there. Or, you can email at topcomicspressing@gmail.com.
Can I send you pictures somehow Of The Incredible Hulk #181 comic and let me know if it’s worth pressing? About to grade it soon, I have no clue if it’s worth it or not. Let me know if you can help me out. Thank you.
@@TopComicsPressing I sent pictures to Instagram, sorry I don’t know if you got my message or my pictures, not rushing you at all just wanna make sure you got it
@@TopComicsPressingso you give us a link, that directs us to 20 other links , which non of are indicating the originally mentioned link?? Wtf, you gotta be trolling
Good question - no specific answer - trial and error and then you get a feel for the press. Don’t need a lot of force. Typically if you have to force it closed it’s too much.
@@mandofoe7447 many times. If your not carful and there is a glue strip on the MJ then you will glue the book shut and CGC won’t grade… I guess I need a video on that
I’m glad to hear someone else reuses stacking boards. I started out changing them out every press and that began adding an unnecessary cost to the process. I reused the boards and didn’t notice any negative byproducts, so that’s what I do now, too. I’ll change them out every 25-30 presses, maybe, just to keep them fresh. A lot more cost effective than throwing them away each press.
And greener - sooo much garbage
@@TopComicsPressing also, interesting technique opening the book during the humidifying process. What do you use to support the book while it’s in the chamber?
Pressing Basics and Humidity tank set up comic book pressing and cleaning beginner
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Thanks for these great videos, I just got a press and pressed my 1st practice book, a silver age DC, book came out awesome!
That is awesome!
Appreciate all the little details! Perfect vid for beginners like me! Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Love watching your videos! Just recently found your channel. I enjoy seeing the rough comics you bring back to life.
Welcome aboard!
Thanks for sharing the steps and supplies that you use! Great video 👍
Thanks for watching
Appreciate the detailed narrative, thanks!
Welcome
I totally reuse my backer boards and card stock. I have a magazine board I've been using for several months now, cold side of the press, without issue.
Thanks for sharing
That's a substantial trophy.
Thank you. I have a clam shell press and I couldn’t get the thing to lay flat for nothing. I’m going to try the washers like you stated. I’m sure that will help 100%. I also have a press that swivels.
Glad to hear. Let me know how it goes.
@TopComicsPressing wheres the link on how to install the washers on the press lid??
What a load of knowledge! ☕
Thanks - plenty more on other videos
Don't collect comics, but this is amazing to me.
Great vid. What type of humidifier do you use?
Any full size “aroma therapy diffuser” should work
Hello. Awesome video. One question thou. What size of boards you using inside the comics for pressing?
Magazine size. Thanks for watching
@TopComicsPressing Yes but what stock pounds in middle and inside the front and back pages?
First time I’ve ever heard of this.
Welcome
I have been reusing boards, sometimes a couple of dozen times as long as they have not been compromised by "naughty bits". I change out paper much more frequently and recycle it into my PC printer so it's not wasted. I go through more 20 lb paper than average probably b.c. I use it instead of SRP paper very often to ensure better moisture elimination during pressing. I wonder if anyone else finds SRP paper often unnecessary in regular pressing. BTW, another great video Joe!
Thanks
Thought you are supposed to use 60lb paper instead of 20??
@@madmax8620he is talking about paper instead of srp paper
@@TopComicsPressing thanks, but I dont know what SPR paper is... as most people watching because they are new to this, would also not just know that either.
@@madmax8620Kaptain Myke has a products list page if you google it
Question: I have been reading the advanced book to CPR-whitening and staining. The chapter where they go over the HOP method of mentioned that if you use the HOP and bled method. You aren’t suppose to put the book in the humidity box for the final press.
Could you explain why the book says this as I fig. After it had received both of those methods a humidity treatment is something that book would need since the covers would be so dried out from everything. And if you yourself have used this same method have you still used the humidity box without any damage to the book after.
It all depends on how dry the book is. I use bled-o as my go too method and in that case I do hunidity the book as normal before press. With hop there is a lot more moisture involved and you can hop then final press w/o more moisture.
@@TopComicsPressing I tried the bled-O method last night in a book. But the overlay page wasn’t pulling anything off the stains on the book, mind you this was a silver age test book the had stains on it for this reason. But after a dry clean then misting the overlay page with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide and letting it sit on the cover of the book for 2 hours in the light box. I didn’t notice any difference in color or Change in stains. I did double check the process and steps in the book to make sure I did then right. Shouldn’t the color if anything Atleast shown a more brighter appearance?
@@jonr269 often the color will look brighter due to whitening of the yellows. Can be case by case though. If truly stained need hop
@@TopComicsPressing awesome thank you for the feed back. Gives me a better idea of what’s happening.
Hello,
great work! do you have a website for press and clean comics? I have a few in my collection that i would love to have done.
Facebook Instagram and topcomicspressing@gmail.com. No other independent site
@@TopComicsPressing cool i just dropped u a line.
Hey there! Love your content. Do you take submissions for people? I'm looking get some books cleaned and pressed for grading and your work is great. I can't find your contact info on here though. Thanks so much!
Yes I do. UA-cam is worried about it. If you click the icons on the top banner they should take you to either my Facebook or instagram and you can message there. Or, you can email at topcomicspressing@gmail.com.
Can you expand on the re-using the materials. Do you re-use ALL the materials, or just like the outer boards? Thanks,
I reuse center board, cardstock, srp.
@@TopComicsPressingwhat is SRP??
@@madmax8620silicone release paper
Do you typically sandwich the large staples with 2 cardstock boards and a mag board?
one mag board at center. One sheet of cardstock under both front and back cover.
I have a a video on modern staples. Check it out
Can I send you pictures somehow Of The Incredible Hulk #181 comic and let me know if it’s worth pressing? About to grade it soon, I have no clue if it’s worth it or not. Let me know if you can help me out. Thank you.
Can DM on Facebook or insta or email at topcomicspressing@gmail.com
@@TopComicsPressing I sent pictures to Instagram, sorry I don’t know if you got my message or my pictures, not rushing you at all just wanna make sure you got it
I cant find where or how to do the washers for the press
Please let know
KaptainMyke Comic Book Pressing - Facebook m.facebook.com/groups/kaptainmykecomicpressing/
@@TopComicsPressingso you give us a link, that directs us to 20 other links , which non of are indicating the originally mentioned link?? Wtf, you gotta be trolling
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Do you have to press before submitting to CGC ?
No but for max grade it’s a good idea.
@@TopComicsPressing thanks
How do we contact you for getting books pressed ?
Facebook page or Instagram profile or email. Banner at channel header should link. Or email at topcomicspressing@gmail.com
@@TopComicsPressingthank you sent you an email
How do you decide what pressure to use ?
Good question - no specific answer - trial and error and then you get a feel for the press. Don’t need a lot of force. Typically if you have to force it closed it’s too much.
@@TopComicsPressing have you ever pressed a book with a mark jewelers insert? Are those ok to press?
@@mandofoe7447 many times. If your not carful and there is a glue strip on the MJ then you will glue the book shut and CGC won’t grade… I guess I need a video on that
@@TopComicsPressing am I the only one that caught that?
@@TopComicsPressing read your comment above mine,.