Pam, I don't know about psi either but I built 4 frames out of oak 4x4's, out side measurement 14 3/4" x 36, which leaves the inside opening of 7 3/4" x 28". (These measurements approx.--the 4x4's run 3 1/2" x etc) I made 2 caul boards 27 X 38 out of glued up 1" poplar and faced them on one side with 3/8" marine plywood to give me a good flat surface. The press screws are on 9" centers. I space the frames about 9" apart.
I layer a caul board; then some Kraft paper (to take any glue squeeze out); then the work piece; then the veneer sheet; then more Kraft paper; then the top caul board; and then 2x4's (the 2" face down) on top of the top caul board to take the press screws. You can put a lot of pressure (I have no idea how much) on whatever you have between the caul boards!
In this day of vacum bags this seems a bit primitive but it has worked well for me for a lot of years. If it would help, contact me outside the forum; I'd be glad to take a few digital shots and email them to you.
John McAlister