Plug weld the threaded rod into the upper press plate, so that the threaded rod is about 1/4" deep in the plate.
Fill the hole with weld, then grind it flush.
The upper press foot NEEDS to be 12" exactly across at the top of it (the side without the bolts sticking up) or there will be "fuzzy edges" on your bricks. See the video for more info.
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