February 1, 201412 yr Planning a building a press. I noticed that in Jim Batson's book he specs a 2 hp motor, a 5 inch cyl, with a 5.5 gpm pump. is this gonna work? puts out 24 25 tons. TJ
February 11, 201412 yr Go by Batson's book. It's the current bible on press building. Make sure the whole package goes together as far as frame, cylinder, pump and motor.
February 16, 201412 yr Blue Moon Press sells all sorts of blacksmith related stuff. 'Build Your own Hydraulic Forging Press' by James Batson, $30. http://www.bluemoonpress.org/
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