Dick L. Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Got a call from a friend asking if I wanted a very heavy press frame with the gibs and block but no screw. I jumped in the truck and drove over to see it. Very big and HEAVY. I think it is in the order of 1000-1200 lbs. My F 150 squatted when we set it in and it didn't move around at all coming home :)Couldn't let it go to scrap so now I need to figure out what to do with it. I have a flypress already so maybe a start for a power hammer design. Confined by the sides but still could do a lot of work for specific tasks. What would you do with it? Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrystagmer Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 hydralic press is a no brainer! You have the hard part and just need a pump and cylinder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 That was my first thought. I have ability to make the tooling . I guess I was wondering if it would also be a good base for a mechanical guided way hammer. Thanks for the response, Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Billet welding hydraulic press! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsartell Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think it would make a better hydroulic press than a hammer. It sure looks beastly enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick L. Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Ok, I'm going to go with hydraulic on this frame. I don't know what the rated strength was as a fly press but I think it can take 25 ton of force without any problem. I've called around locally for a used cylinder but haven't had any luck. Before I go to Northern Tool etc. I thought I'd ask if anyone has a 6" diameter 8-10" stroke cylinder they want to sell. Like it to have an 1 1/2" diameter ram or larger.Cylinder could be larger I'll just throttle down the pressure.If it needs seals I can do that work too. Thanks for any help you can provide, Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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