Hydraulic Press Book...where???

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer

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Anyone know where I can get a copy of Jim Batson's book, "Build your own hydraulic press"? Thanks, Phil
 
Good Morning Phil, I picked up my copy through Don Fogg http://www.dfoggknives.com/hydralic.htm

To go along with it, I printed an excellent addendum to Batsons book. A comprehensive parts list IG put together that has all of the applicable part #'s for the hydraulic components, and where to get them.

IG ?? :)



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Thanks for the link to Donn's site. I haven't spent much time visiting it, looks cool.

IG, yes I truly would like a copy of that spread sheet. Undertaking this project would be a long haul, but the sooner I get informed, the sooner I can start scrounging.
 
Farmer Phil said:
Thanks for the link to Donn's site. I haven't spent much time visiting it, looks cool.

IG, yes I truly would like a copy of that spread sheet. Undertaking this project would be a long haul, but the sooner I get informed, the sooner I can start scrounging.
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Here it is.

PARTS LISTING
SUPPLIER PART# DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
NORTHERN 1053-C161 BARNES 2 STAGE PUMP -11GPM
2010-C161 PRINCE STANDARD 4-WAY CONTROL VALVE
4051-C161 7 GALLONS HYDRAULIC OIL TANK MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE WELL
4022-C161 RETURN LINE FILTER
4010-C161 SUCTION STRAINER THIS GOES INTO THE TANK
FITTINGS AND HOSES YOU WILL NEED 3 HI- PRESSURE HOSES AND LOW PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE RETURN.
53606-C161 GLYCERIN FILLED GAUGE 0-3000PSI
SURPLUS CENTER 10-1485 ELECTRIC MOTOR I USE A 3 HP AT 3250 RPMS
09 4954 HYDRAULIC CYLINDER I USE A 4 1/2" BORE X 8" STROKE WITH THE PUMP AND MOTOR SHOULD GENERATE 24 TONS

If I ever build another one it would be a H press with a minimum 5" cylinder.
 
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Does anyone have the Baston book scanned?

I'm being cheap and don't want to part with the cash without giving it a good preview first.

I've been burned on "books" before that turned out to be less than satisfactory.

If it's info i already have, I have thousands of ways to spend that $35
 
Hi Steven,
I've seen it. Just an opinion, but if you'd like a bladesmithing press info book, it won't disappoint.

If you want pics, gotta look elsewhere. Just tons of specs, tables, how-to's, etc.

Take care, Craig
 
Steven Penner said:
Does anyone have the Baston book scanned?

I'm being cheap and don't want to part with the cash without giving it a good preview first.

I've been burned on "books" before that turned out to be less than satisfactory.

If it's info i already have, I have thousands of ways to spend that $35
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On my site it's has pic's of the press I built in the different stages of the build. Her name is Bertha. ;);)
 
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