March 3, 201511 yr The previous thread was getting a little cluttered with large images etc. In case you missed it, the build thread can be found HERE. Here's a quick video of the finished press in operation.J
March 3, 201511 yr Well done!I was expecting a short clip of the press in action but all the other elements you put together made it enjoyable to watch.
March 3, 201511 yr Author Well done!I was expecting a short clip of the press in action but all the other elements you put together made it enjoyable to watch. If I'm going to put forth the effort to record a video, I might as well make it worth the effort to watch. Thanks Allen!J
March 3, 201511 yr Good morning allJ -I missed the rolling mill the first time i watched your video. You have quite the steel mill. Good on you. -grant PS what happened to the preview function? Edited March 3, 201511 yr by Grant check to see if it works
March 3, 201511 yr Author Good morning allJ -I missed the rolling mill the first time i watched your video. You have quite the steel mill. Good on you. -grantThank you.. the older I get them smarter I work.. 20 years ago when I was 18, I could take on any project with a drop of steel for an anvil and a 3lb sledge.. now I look at things with a "how can I do this so I can still move in the morning" kind of attitude.. and 38 isn't old, but 20 years of doing this for a living and many of those doing it the wrong way can do quite a number on the joints.. I want to keep doing this for another 40 years or more and "get it hot and bang it" only gets you so far before somethings gotta give. Some day I'm sure I'll have a toy.. uh er.. I mean tool for everything! J
March 4, 201511 yr J, after rereading my post, I should have worded that differently.It would have been enjoyable just watching a clip of the press in action. LOLAll the extra stuff made it even better.
March 20, 201511 yr Great video and quality too. I'm new to this but starting out close to your age at 37, I try to do everything the easy way if possible I like the press. I just picked up a power hammer and high on my list for the next purchase is a press... or... a mill I'll keep your build in mind! Thanks for sharing!
July 16, 201510 yr Beautiful. I followed the build thread with interest and am glad to see that she's running perfectly. Another project for the list!
July 16, 201510 yr outstanding!! only thing I see that you might consider is putting some type of sheathing on the hoses, maybe a old piece of fire hose or even some heavy discharge hose just to prevent chafing and possible hose rupture.
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