>
> A B C
>
> O----------O-------------------------------O
> Hinge Platen Weight
> shaft
>

So I worked out a test case. A 12" dia basket would work
out to:

pi X d = 3.14 X 12 = 37.68 sq in

at 30 psi we get:

30 X 37.68 = 1130.4 pds

If we get a multiplier of 4 by using an 8'x2"x4" with the platen
at 2':

1130.4/4 = 282.6 pds

Which is doable especially if you plan to add your own weight
by stepping onto the end somehow. If we calculate at 20 psi then
it gets even better:

20 X 37.68 / 4 = 188.4 pds

This is really theoretical at this point, I'm going to keep
my eye open for a used press.

Don