24 Ton Hydraulic Press - Uncle Al's?

An Anyang 33 would make me very happy - really like the self contained air supply - the MZ-75 is a close second
 
I would like to build a clone of the MZ-75 if I could figure out what air valve is being used and had a bigger compressor.
 
TK, I have this press and an anyang style hammer if you ever want to try them out let me know, I am about 45 minutes away from you.

Thanks
John
 
kuraki said:
I would like to build a clone of the MZ-75 if I could figure out what air valve is being used and had a bigger compressor.
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Ken sells a valve kit (although it's a bit pricey). Also, you guys should checkout Dave Hammer's Cricket Hammer videos on youtube. He made a miniature hammer and has a complete walkthrough of building them, inspired by the original Bull hammer, which the KZ-75, is based off Tom Trozac's second iteration, the second version of the Bull.
 
JMJones said:
TK, I have this press and an anyang style hammer if you ever want to try them out let me know, I am about 45 minutes away from you.

Thanks
John
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Thanks for the offer John - I'm having reservations though - at 70 years young, I don't know if I could ever make enough knives to justify the expenditure. Also, there's noise issues with the neighbors. I'm thinking that if I want to make a few pieces of Damascus, I could go to the New England School of metal work that's two hours away in Auburn. What town are you located near?
 
JMJones said:
I am in Glenburn, and you are welcome to make some Damascus or sanmia at my shop as well.
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John: I appreciate the offer - right now I'm busted up but maybe this summer we can get together after I get back to battle ready. :)
 
I have now been making stainless San-mai for just under 10 years. I have both a power hammer and a press.
The press is by far the most important tool in keeping the core centered.
As far as presses go, tooling, types of dies and die control, forge heat control, etc. are as important - if not more important - than ram speed, tonnage, etc.
Knife making = tooling.
Control is far more important than speed and power.
 
Karl B. Andersen said:
I have now been making stainless San-mai for just under 10 years. I have both a power hammer and a press.
The press is by far the most important tool in keeping the core centered.
As far as presses go, tooling, types of dies and die control, forge heat control, etc. are as important - if not more important - than ram speed, tonnage, etc.
Knife making = tooling.
Control is far more important than speed and power.
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Karl: Thanks for chiming in - appreciate the feedback from your deep experience. :)
 
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