[TheForge] Hydraulic Press Plans

[Chuck Robinson]

You need to get Jim's hydraulics primer that comes with his plans.
Cliff's is the better design.
Forget the 2 HP motor. You'll need about a 5 HP motor.
You have to size the motor to the pump you use.
Target is 1 to 2 IPS ram travel.
You can use an old log splitter but it's much better to recycle it's parts 
into  an "H" style press.
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Kretchmar" <dan at irontreeworks.com>
To: "Sponsored by ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 9:05 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Hydraulic Press Plans


> 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
>>        AFC Webmaster
>> http://afc.abana-chapter.com
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