machines/howtos/bend-with-the-sheetpress/resources.md

Tools

• Sheet press
• Mould
• Clamps

Hardware

• 1/8 inch (3 mm) MDF sheet
• Adjustable bottom bed (for gap adjustment)

Materials (additional category inferred from context)

• Plastic sheets/solid surfaces/extruded beams (specified thickness)
• Heat-resistant safety equipment (implied for handling heated sheets)

Key process elements:

• Temperature control (material-dependent)
• Counter molds (recommended for complex shapes)
• Two-person handling (for rapid transfer)

Local resources in Amsterdam:

• MDF sheets: Available at Praxis or Gamma stores
• Fabrication services: For custom molds (3D printing/machining workshops)