Derek Melton Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am beginning the build of a TA Toler style 20 ton mini hydraulic forging press. One of my specific goals for this process is to use it to forge a larger rounding hammer for myself. I don't often have a striker available so I'm hoping this Press will help. Anyone else out there use one of these small presses in hammer making? If so any advice pictures or other information would be appreciated. I plan on making dies that are mirror images of my top tools used in hammer making. The attached picture is not my press but one I found on the Internet and similar to what I'm planning. Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the iron dwarf Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 check the speed, the more inches per second the better and speed is more important than force for forging because as soon as the tool touches the stock the tool gets hot and the stock cools very quickly. also check if the jack slows when under load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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