[TheForge] Re: Fly Press

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Thank to all who have answered the Fly Press question.  As far as what type 
(fly press vs screw press) I was looking at the ones offered by Old Wolrd
Anvils.  Based on the discusion, perhaps that would be a screw press.  I am 
interested in expanding my work to include arcitectural peices such as
railings.  It seems like a press of some form would do well at taking a piece
of sya 1/4 x 2" and giving it a pleasing contour for the top caps on
railings.  I also occasionally make pattern welded knife blades and would think
that a press would be a cleaner way to weld the billet.  I do have a 50lb
Little Giant that is great for drawing out, but it doesn't seem like the most 
controlled method for die forging.

Going back to the rialing concept, I can see something similar to a top
fuller & a bottom swage with the desired contours.  On the other hand IO
would hate to buy a tool that can only do a few jobs well and would like to
know what other tasks such a press would excell at.

Thanks again

John