[TheForge] Old Punch Press ... is it worth it?

[Ries Niemi]

A truly ancient OBI (open bed inclinable) punch press. Probably in the 5 to 15 ton range.
No motor, it was designed to run off overhead line shafts.
Got those in yr garage?
Assuming it turns easily, and goes up and down by turning the big wheel by hand, it should work, assuming you gin up a motor mount and motor.
And it looks like it has some die holders, at least.

But I would think its not worth the hassle, given the limited utility.
Unless you have a part you need to run for hours each day.
Its a production tool, that needs dedicated tooling, usually custom made machined tools that weigh several hundred pounds.

might look good with a flower pot on the bed.

ries


On May 20, 2014, at 1:28 PM, Peter Fels & Phoebe Palmer wrote:

> They are very handy tools, but unforgiving.
> They are famous for removing fingers and hands too. They cycle by themselves sometimes.
> Unlike a power hammer, there is no give in the stroke and if it bottoms out prematurely,
> things break big time!
> I've got an extra if yours is too small or you want two!
> 
> 
> On May 20, 2014, at 12:43 PM, Eric Klaus wrote:
> 
> My friend Tom found me a jem on an auction last weekend ... he's not a
> blacksmith, and though it was a trip hammer ... no one was bidding, he got
> it for $52.50 .... it's not a trip hammer, but an old punch press.
> Consolidated Press Company.  Pictures can be seen at
> http://moltenpackets.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-couple-of-pictures-of-my-friend-tom.html
> 
> 
> My question is ... is it worth it?  I mean for $52.50, to me, its $52.50
> worth of cool factor for sure ... but at probably 1000 pounds of hard to
> move in my small garage shop ... trying to decide if I want my wife to see
> me bringing more stuff home ;-)
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