Ross Moffett

Hi,

I found this second-hand press for sale on Gumtree (I haven't bought it), I've searched but I haven't found what it's used for or anything about it.

Please leave your opinions and thoughts about it.

Regards Ross

Hi,

A while ago I got hold of some Bohler Uddeholm bandsaw blades, for Damascus steel.

I've attached a photo of the two sizes I got.

The smaller one is UHB 15 LM (C 0.75%) Carbon strip steel (0.50mm - 1.10mm),

the larger one is UHB 15 N20 (C 0.75%, Ni 2.00%) Nickel strip steel (1.20mm – 3.05mm).

At first, I was only going to use the nickel band saw with O1 for Damascus but I was wondering if I could use both band saws together for Damascus?

Regards,

Ross,

What tonnage do you think is best for a forging press?

Regards

I'll probably be working with bigger Damascus billets later on.

getting a power hammer would be a bit of an issue, I am making one at the moment though.

I'll see if I can get a C frame or 4 pillar press.

I don't think I'd be able to get a proper forging press here in South Africa, and I don't think I would have the money.

One of the links I posted above goes to an H frame hydraulic press, it's not as expensive as some of the other presses.

Regards.

54 minutes ago, jlpservicesinc said:

Some commecial 4 post presses are very fast.. They are made for commercial work.. 

 

Question becomes what is it you want to forge/make..  

I mainly want to forge damascus.

So would the 4 post press be a better choice?

Regards.

Hi,

Would you be able to forge with one of these? (or convert into a forging press)

http://thmachinetools.co.za/Home/MachineCatalog?section=ProductView&itemCode=4046&mainGroup=Used machine&subGroup=Presses

http://thmachinetools.co.za/Home/MachineCatalog?section=ProductView&itemCode=6376&mainGroup=Used machine&subGroup=Presses

Regards,

Ross.

Hi,

Firstly I'm a complete novice!

Secondly, can you use eccentric presses for forging or is hydraulic better?

Please comment and tell me your opinions and thoughts on the subject!

Regards from South Africa.