[TheForge] Side-loading question (was: 15Ton Press)

[Bruce Freeman]

I've been following this and related thread only intermittantly, since I =
have no plans to build a press.  I was wondering, however, whether I'm =
understanding properly this question of side-loading. =20

If I envision it correctly, you're speaking of a press driven by a single =
hydraulic cylinder.  If the work being "pressed" is totally flat, no =
problem.  But if the work is not flat, the cylinder shaft and/or piston =
can be subjected to a side-load.  Do I have this right?

Bruce
NJ

>>> <schade@acegroup.cc> 01/17 9:52 AM >>>

ed,

glad you got to see the video. he makes quick work of that bowl doesn't =
he? also he uses no ram guides but stresses that the cylinder rod be large =
enough to take the side load. i think keiths rod is 4" dia. if i ever get =
around to building a press it will be just like keith johnsons. i think he =
used batsons book for basic info but not build plans.

btw i got batsons H frame plans and could not imagine forging upside down. =
this dog is too old to learn that trick. low center of gravity? isn't =
everything. what's the point?

bob s.