LarryM Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 This my version of mini hydraulic press that was introduced to the forum by Ken Kelly. Thanks for sharing Ken. I didn't follow Ken's example exactly. I used what material I had around 2" angle for the uprights, and 8" channel for the base. It's not finished yet but thought I'd get everyone's opinions. More picture to come, as I make progress. Can't insert pictures so click to view Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted T Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Larry, Looks to me like your on the right track. I have my 20 ton air/over jack, but I keep changing the design! Ted Throckmorton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 tell us how it works I am kicking around making one like it with a porta-power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Otto, Pictures are in the IFI gallery. To answer your question this baby is going to be a handy addition the my shop. I successfully bend 1/4" plate in the press brake part. I also smashed 1-1/2" and 2" x 3/16 wall pipe. I haven't done any hot work yet. If you use a porta power weld a pipe socket to the base, and lower anvil. This will hold the hydraulic ram in the press. Trampoline springs make good return springs if you decide to just just use a hydraulic manual jack. I've been thinking about building another with 2" pipe uprights just to see how it works. Below is a preview of pictures. #1 Press No Dies #2 Fuller Dies #3 Press Brake #4 Channel Iron Bottom Dies and light 14 ga. sheet on the right that I bent Hope this helps, BE Safe Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 That's a real nice press, now some action shots.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damascus Mike Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 what are the spings on the jack for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 To help retract the hydraulic cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Nice looking press.:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damascus Mike Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 oh ok i see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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