JHCC Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 My local industrial surplus place has this interesting item listed, and I was wondering if it might be practical for a small forging press: The cylinder has a 2.5" bore and a 4" stroke. There are no dimensions given, but they have it listed as weighing 115 lbs; I'm guessing its no more than a couple of feet tall. To my inexperienced eye, this looks like it could be very handy for some smaller jobs, especially since I have neither the space nor the budget (nor indeed the wiring) for a full-sized press. What do you folks think? And how might might I expect to pay for the actual hydraulic pump, control mechanism, etc (ballpark, of course)? Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 That really looks interesting. I priced a pump for my log splitter at Surplus Center and they ran about $150-250 depending on the GPM for the pumps and a double acting selector valve was $120. Then of course you would need a motor & hoses, reservoir tank and make an anvil & dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I like it if the price is right a 4'' stroke is fine see if you can get the controlls and pump from a log splitter it can't be hard to get a 5hp motor in the states used , dont quote me on the math but you should i think get it pushin 15/20 ton fast.What size is the cylinder its hard to tell in the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 minute ago, bubba682 said: What size is the cylinder its hard to tell in the pic. 2-1/2" bore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba682 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 We go by cyl size here when we build thats why i asked so 4'' is good 5'' is gooder anyway it'll be a fun build to do i enjoyed building mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Of course, they do have this one as well, but I think it might exceed the electrical capacity of the wiring in my garage (not to mention the height of the ceiling, the extent of my budget, and the patience of my wife :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 You know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 And only $3K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Will they take your wife's car in trade? (Oh wait; before you suggest it to her; let me send her my Garage Cleaning Services card---very reasonable rates!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Lisa drives a Honda Fit -- this probably weighs more than the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 13 hours ago, JHCC said: Lisa drives a Honda Fit -- this probably weighs more than the car! I did a double take there John. I'm sure glad you didn't say Lisa weighs more than the car! I'd want to take a look in person but I could probably get a lot of use out of that little press thingy. Heck, the controls could even be on the other side. Frosty The Lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 No, it’s just the cylinder and the base; there are photos on the warehouse’s website. There is another one for sale that has controls and at least some of the hydraulic works, but its cylinder has only a 2” bore. If my math is right, then that’s only 2/3 the oomph of what’s already on the small side. (Update: just checked the site, and that one has sold.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 And this one sold as well before I had a chance to check the finances. Ah, well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Like my late FIL (rest his soul) always said "when ya snooze, ya lose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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