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New air over hydraulic jack forging press.


eseemann

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FYI, My workshop is a total mess right now. There was no tornado or anything, it would better after that. 

So the biggest problem I have been having with a press is making my rails line up and my welds holding. I had an idea to try using CAT 1 drawbars since they are already drilled. I got a crazy good deal on some for around $19.00 each and shipping was $30.00 for all 6 of them. The bolts are CAT 5 3/4 inch bolts. I like this idea since I can change the configuration as needed. The angle iron I squished is about 3/8" thick. The angle iron was cold when I smashed it. I was out of the line of fire if it shattered and I had a full face mask.  

Also check out this ginormous pin I got at the scrap yard a while back, I am thinking rail car, what do you think?

New press done cold.png

New press work in progress.png

Big Pin.png

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