Dazedonblades

Frosty where are you? Im very Curious  to me why Highspire sounds Intriguing. And. Found an entire hydraulic pump and ram arm system from an old mini excavator. I have an acquaintance that is an heavy equipment mechanic /servicemen. He and I looked at everything last night and he told me we can set it up so hydraulic power will push and pull the press so it can be almost as quick a stroke as if it were a purpose built forge press. I plan to video the entire process however it’s likely I won’t have it completed before winter. My budget is 200 is dollars. So far I’ve spent nothing. Everything I have so far Ram/Pump free,4hp 220 electric motor, for dies I have 6ft of railroad track. I think I’ll spend most on nuts,bolts, belts and pulleys. I just keep my eyes on Craigslist and freecycle for everything. With a lack of money, patience becomes currency. Thank you all for your advice.

Thanks for the information I really appreciate input. I’ve considered finding an old log splitter I’m still in the design phase.  And Highspire is just on the outside of Harrisburg Pennsylvania USA.

I’m in the design phase of  building  my own air hydraulic bottle jack forging press. I’m hung up on on thing as I don’t know anything about hydraulic engineering. I’ve got to 20 ton air hydraulic bottle jacks and I’m unsure if incorporating both jacks will increase the presses squeeze force by double? I have a background in steel fabrication so  I’m not concerned with the construction. Any input would be great thanks guys!!!