[TheForge] Hydraulic Press Plans

[Daniel Kretchmar]

Thanks Mike!

Here's another question.  Has anyone ever converted a log splitter into a 
press?  I met a smith at a Hastings, MN Metalsmith conference some years 
back who made a set of dies to flare brass/bronze bells on an old 
logsplitter.....I might be able to buy an old log splitter cheap......I 
would have to switch out the gas motor and install the 2 hp electric.....is 
it worth it?

Danr
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Linn" <bamablacksmith at comcast.net>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Hydraulic Press Plans


> There are 2 different sets of plans out there that I know of...
>
> Jim Batson has a set for $25 postpaid -
> Jims has photos, parts lists and assembly tips
>
> 176 Brentwood Lane
> Madison, AL 35758
> 256-503-0386
> jbbatson at knology.net
>
>
> and Cliff Ohlenburger just announced his plans for a 24 Ton H-Press.
> His includes parts list w/sources, CAD drawings for each part, 
> step-by-step construction details,
> & a CD with 42 digital photos of the construction process
> his is $25 + $2.50 s&h
>
> 2029 County Road 110
> Jack, AL 36346
> firebirdforge at alaweb.com
>
>
> mike
>
> At 03:33 PM 1/8/2007, you wrote:
>>Greetings to the August Sages who walk these halls!
>>
>>I have almost convinced myself that I need to build a hydraulic press. I 
>>don't
>>think I can afford to buy one and the pnuematic design is giving me 
>>headaches.
>>I have a 2 hp Motor, a junk yard that has cylinders and pumps and I know 
>>how to
>>weld.
>>
>>Do plans for such a beast exist?
>>
>>Your Humble Suplicant
>>
>>Daniel Kretchmar (Danr)
>>www.irontreeworks.com
>>
>>ps. I just finished drawing out a billet made from a harley chain!!!  I 
>>will
>>post pictures when the knife is done!
>
>
>            Mike Linn
>      Artist Blacksmith
>          McCalla, AL
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