This small press is light and handy for "Perfect Binding technique" when applying glue to the spine, to flatten pages and to reduce swell after sewing. It is made out of sustainable bamboo wood. Weight : 3lb 2oz Dimensions of the press : 11.75" x 8" To fit in between the hardware, the book spine can be no bigger than 9" long. With the provided hardware, the maximum spine thickness cannot be more than 2.5". If you want to use it for thicker spines, you can get taller hardware at the home improvement store. Please look at my other listings and if you would like multiple items, message me. I consolidate shipping costs.