Jeddly Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Hey fellers, I've been trying to read, and watch all of the videos on forging presses I can lay eyes on. I feel that I need to build one for myself. I've already found some parts for it. The power pack is a 10hp single phase motor, bolted to a 20 gallon tank. As far as I can tell, the pump is ~3 gpm. From what I've seen, I'm going to need a two stage pump to finish that assembly. I do not have a cylinder, nor do I know where to find one that is economically feasible. I checked out Surplus Center, and Northern Tool, and they seem to go for around 6-800 bucks minus shipping. I would much rather get one in town for a reasonable price, than to pay shipping. The work I want it to do is damascus, and ornamental stuff for gates and fences etc. According to some calculations, the 16/3 pump will push a 5/2.5 cylinder to 70K at 2500psi. I would like to emulate Mr. Mcdaniels press, but with one cylinder (maybe two would be the way to go?). Bottom mount, seperate powerpack, removeable dies, the whole shebang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 It apears that the avalability and price of two cylinders was the desiding factor in the two ram desighn. In the smaller rams, forklift tilt rams come to mind. As being 11/2" or so. As you don need a lot of stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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