Chopshopchopper Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Yesterday or Friday the 8th a fly press showed up at HGR, and on Saturday morning I picked it up. So now I will not be making a press I will just be making dies instead. I made the stand today with steel I had, and it is solid, stable, and level. Thanks for the help guys here are some pix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianinsa Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 That's a nice looking toy sadly you will be obliged to share with others That sort of toy will give you years of happy use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sask Mark Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Looks very cool. Definitely a tool I would like to acquire at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Best tool ever....Have a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuge Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGropp Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Don't be surprised if that whole press and stand start to ''walk'' every time the tool bottoms out. Bolt it to the floor and the wall if you want it to stay in one spot. Nice score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakedanvil - Grant Sarver Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Probably sturdy enough. One thing to keep in mind is that the force you're trying to resist is the twisting of the base. The machine/base is stopping the flywheel from turning, rather quickly I might add. This causes the base to rotate or the frame to twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopshopchopper Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 I made a few tools for it last night out of air chisel bits, made a fixture plate for it, and bolted it to the wall. I messed around with it and textured some 1/4" thick mild steel with it cold and no heat, which was the first time I ever used one. It is easier than I thought, and very precise. I like how the depth of the bit's penetration can be controlled with the check nut. One great thing about it is that I can use it a 2am with out my neighbors knowing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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