arbor press

[Shotgunone]

Do any of you guys use an arbor press to straighten blades and liners?

If so what size press does it take?

I was thinking a 1/2 ton would be plenty. Do you need a 1 ton or bigger?


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Tony Huffman
thuffman@texinet.net
Sporting Clays & Shotguns ... my other bad habit!

 

[L6steel]

bttt

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Take care!! Michael

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[Tom Anderson]

Tony:

That's really going to depend on the width, thickness, hardness, and type of material you need to straighten.

Although I have a 18 ton hydraulic press, I've also used a 6" machinist vise to straighten small folder parts. You just have to use shims for some parts!

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Tom Anderson
Hand Crafted Knives

 

[Bruce Bump]

Tony, I have been wanting one for expanding pins in bolsters. I never even thought about straightening something. It would be handy for sqeezing the gap closed on gaurds too. I want the 1 ton. Bruce B