Scott Davidson

Thank you Phil . I am starting to feel a little older, and its funny how those things start to factor in when making something. Scott

Make sure not to miss track rock next year, its a lot of fun, and all weekend long. Scott

jmann , i really think these guys have your best interest at heart. I am a newbe here also, and i dont think they were raking you over the coals, just their way to give good advise. Just my opinion , Scott

A friend of mine in columbus , Ga has already build one. It does work well. 20 tons will move hot metal very easily. This is not a press made for production work , but for the " homeowner" it works well. For mashing chain , cable, and the likes , it makes some beautiful "damascus".For the lack of a better word , i will use damascus. You can take a piece of motorcycly chain , or a timing chain , fold it and start mashing it . He ended up with a beautiful piece about 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 7 inches long. There did not appear to be any pits, or holes that you could see. The way he did is was to flip on the lock that holds down the handle. Then all you have to do is open and close the valve at the bottom of the jack that lets the ram return back to the down position.Rapidly open and closing the bleeder valve will operate the ram fairly quick. His jack had the springs that would pull down the ram. I will post up some pics. Scott Sorry , this is the best pic i have now. I will post some better ones later. Scott

I am building a press also that uses the same air over hydraulic jack, a 20 ton. I found one on the ebay for 95.00. I ordered it and got it in a week.I am gathering together my steel ,, and will post a pic when its done. Scott