Allan Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Can anyone tell me if an arbour press is any of any use in a blacksmiths shop or art blacksmith shop? There is one on ebay. If so, would it need to come with some sort of press fittings, shapes? Do you have one? What do you use it for?Allan's Workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Not much use in a smithy. Its only arm powered. Used mainly to press bearings. They don't come with shape dies. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeatGuy Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I now have a fly press but I used to use one to make collars. brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Would I be able to do this sort of work with the arbour press?YouTube - OBI press hand power adaptation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragons lair Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 In a word no. He is using the flywheel weight insted of arm power. Lot of mass plus leaverage. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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