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Looking to calculate the mechanical advantage of a toggling lever (t-shirt press)
I've spent a decent bit of time perusing mfg sites and forums and not a single one specifies the force generated by this style of lever:
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It seems to be some sort of compound lever and I'm not sure how to apply the formulas I've found in Machinery's Handbook. Here it is in action: LINK REMOVED Any insight is much appreciated.