Hydrolic press plans?

[Will52100]

Anybody got plans for a press outthere? I'm a pretty good welder/fitter, but don't have a clue on building a press. What motor, pump, ect?

 

[blade runner]

Try e-bay right now.
Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/15-Ton-Hydrauli...ryZ48718QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[blade runner]

Also, go here:
http://www.artmetal.com/project/TOC/BookRevu/HydroPrs.html

 

[indian george]

Parts Listing
Supplier Part# Discription Comments
Northern 1053-c161 Barnes 2 Stage Pump -11gpm
2010-c161 Prince Standard 4-way Control Valve
4051-c161 7 Gallons Hyraulic Oil Tank Must Clean The Inside Well
4022-c161 Return Line Filter
4010-c161 Suction Strianer 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 Be Generate 20 to 24 Tons
If I would build another one I would go with a bigger bore cylinder. Mini 5" and a H frame.

 

[J. Keeton]

Parts Listing
Supplier Part# Discription Comments
Northern 1053-c161 Barnes 2 Stage Pump -11gpm
2010-c161 Prince Standard 4-way Control Valve
4051-c161 7 Gallons Hyraulic Oil Tank Must Clean The Inside Well
4022-c161 Return Line Filter
4010-c161 Suction Strianer 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 Be Generate 20 to 24 Tons
If I would build another one I would go with a bigger bore cylinder. Mini 5" and a H frame.

You should so a full tutorial on building a press step by step. THat whould be awsome.

 

[Sweany]

Check out Randall Grahams comments on
http://forums.dfoggknives.com/index.php

look in the tools forum

 

[indian george]

You should so a full tutorial on building a press step by step. THat would be awsome.

My webshots shows a little bit on building one.

 

[Will52100]

Thanks Guys, if and when I start construction I'll try to take some pics.

 

[fitzo]

That first link is pretty interesting. Looks like the sellor is copying plans out of a 60's-vintage Popular Mechanics.

 

[bennett]

Your site is pretty darn cool, IG! I looked at the plans on eBay - would a 15 ton press be enough to forge with? Is there a different set of plans available that anyone knows of?

 

[Minotaur]

I built one based on IG's. Works real nice. Only real diff is I got a 5 hp motor from nothern Item# 162492 and a 5" cylinder. I am still welding up the frame for it.

For the pic
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8295/h16s9nc.jpg

 

[Sweany]

Here's another good link

http://dfoggknives.com/tools.htm

Bob Warner sells plans, and Don Fogg sells Dr. Batsons plans.

Center Cross knife works uses a converted log splitter, he claims the horizontal press is handier for him to use.

Presses are pretty simple machines once you get the parts together.

15 ton press? depends on how big a billet you want to make.

Couple guys on the old CKD made a press with a 15 ton bottle jack , a couple lengths of allthread and made billets for pocketknive blades.

Oh yeah, wasn't there a press building Saga a couple months ago right here on Shop Talk???

 

[Sweany]

Where to get Parts
http://surpluscenter.com/ they also have a little booklet on setting up a hydraulic system, that is very good.

http://www.northerntool.com/?storeId=6970&langId=%2D1&cm_ven=PPC&cm_cat=Performics&cm_pla=Overture&cm_ite=Overture

and I bought my pump,cylinder and valve off ebay.

 

[adammichael]

Oh yeah, wasn't there a press building Saga a couple months ago right here on Shop Talk???

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354065&highlight=dream+forging+press

I have a feeling Im going to regret bringing this up again.

I have a 7.5 HP motor, 16 gpm pump, 5" bore-8" stroke hydraulic cyl and 15? gallon tank. I redesigned the ram and I need a few more pcs and that will be done. I need to get the hoses and run the lines yet.

 

[indian george]

Your site is pretty darn cool, IG! I looked at the plans on eBay - would a 15 ton press be enough to forge with? Is there a different set of plans available that anyone knows of?

I wouldn't go below 20 tons. IMHO

 

[Sweany]

I have a feeling Im going to regret bringing this up again.

i LOVE PARADE,CARENIVAL,CIRCUS AND OR SIDESHOW

 

[adammichael]

i LOVE PARADE,CARENIVAL,CIRCUS AND OR SIDESHOW

My press is a sideshow? I told you I would regret it.

 

[Sweany]

3 SHOTS FRO A QUARTER.
STEP RIGHT UP FOLKS.

actually I'm in love with your press.

 

[adammichael]

3 SHOTS FRO A QUARTER.
STEP RIGHT UP FOLKS.

actually I'm in love with your press.

Wait untill im done with it and then tell me what you think. Hopefully you will feel the same.

Michael

www.AdamMichaelKnives.com

 

[Daniel Koster]

Can't wait to see it done, Michael....definitely looking forward to it!