Hydraulic Press Parts

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For some reason, I'm feeling like question master today, so bear with me. :)

I've been thinking about a hydraulic press and been all over the Shoptalk archives and the internet reading about them and looking at pictures.

Anyway, I think I'm going to build a benchtop H-frame press with about a 24-ton arm. I know a lot of the parts can be bought through Northern Tools, but does anyone have a parts list (the basics)?

Another question -- what about tractor hydraulics? Can any of that be retrofitted for a small press?

Basically, I'm trying to think how much I'm going to be putting into my little press and "brainstorming." The metal for the frame can probably be found, and am just wondering about the mechanics of it.

Thanks in advance. :)
 
Michael,

I have the parts list that was used to build the C-frame presses that Buxton and I have that originated with IG. I can provide those to you if you like. It's a mix of Surplus Center and Northern.

You say you are considering building a "benchtop" press. I haven't seen one of those for damascus work before. Do you have a reference or foto you could share? Thanks.
 
Thanks to both of you --

Fitzo -- the list would be much appreciated! I don't have plans on paper, all in the head. I don't have room for something like Bill's Leroy, but would probably use the same mechanics.
 
I'll get the list to you in the next day or so. Thought I had it in the 'puter; have to type it up.
 
I found Dr. Batson's booklet on hydraulic press building to be a treasure trove of information. I haven't built my press yet but I have a much better idea of what the project entails now. It has full parts lists and how to match the various components. I worked with a bench top H-frame press built by Jim Batson at a friend's shop and loved it. The booklet contains plans for a C-frame press and an H-frame press. The H-frame is essentially the same beast as the bench top model I used but Dr. Batson has flipped it over and made it into a free standing press with the cylinder at the bottom. It can as easily be flipped over again in the building process and afixed to a bench top. The booklet is $35.00 and is available through Don Fogg's website here:

http://www.dfoggknives.com/hydralic.htm

There is a picture of the H-frame press from the booklet here:

http://www.dfoggknives.com/presses.htm

This is a cool press and weighs less than 500 lbs.
 
I would like to suggest you visit your nearest industrial truck business caterpiller/hyster/toyota nissan they use hydraulic systems for almost everything and you can pick up some hyd tilt cylinders (used,rebuilt, or buy the packings and do it your self) that will work excellently for rams almost all tilt cyls have threaded ends for yokes on the trucks but you can make heads with the same threads for versitility . Most larger towns have at least one hydraulic service shop for the rest of what is needed
 
I really reccomend getting hoses and fittings (and any thing else they can supply) from Surplus Center. It has been my experience if you go to local hydraulic suppliers they are going to get DEEP into your wallet for materials.
 
Surplus Center is the place in my book! I got my 5"x8" double acting cylinder for less than a $100.00 there. The have several hydraulic fluid tanks that would work well, as well as strainers, filters, fittings, hoses, etc. Hydraulic pumps you can probably get cheaper elsewhere. Grizzly actually has a new line of TEFC motors at a good price but I have no experience with their motors. Make sure your motor hp and rpm are properly matched to the gpm of the pump and the size of the cylinder. If they aren't you can end up with a quick but wimpy press or a slow crusher.
 
Would you mind posting the supply list here? as well as the general cost?
 
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