My second attempt was using 2 pcs of 2x4 and drilled 4 holes for bolts to hold the press together.
Then set a drill bit with your choice of size so it drills ½ on each board.
For the tip of mine I used a dremel to make more of a torpedo tip and once you have the depth you want then drill a small hole at the tip through the opposite end to hold your skewer in place.
Same process all over again.
This time for wrapping, since it needs something to press it but yet breath, I used a strip of perforated nylon material that came from a pair of basketball shorts and it worked well.