Hydrolic Press??

[Terry McMaster]

Pondering making my own press or buying one. After working on Bill Cottrells' and Bruce Bumps, I think building your own is a great idea. After considering my capabilities and equipment, I may have to bite the whole bullet and take a second out on the little woman. I know Rick Leeson and others have bought great machines and am very interested in any input you fellas with home made and store bought machines may have. Thanks in advance for any input you can provide. Terry

 

[indian george]

Terry: I have a shopping list for the hydraulic system on a excel spreadsheet if you want it? It has prices, part number and where I purchased them.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Geoge, How many GPM and RPM are you using?

 

[indian george]

Bruce: 11gpm @ 3250rpm @ 3hp with a 4 1/2" X 6" cylinder. Ram speed 2" per second.

 

[Terry McMaster]

Thanks for the help George. I sent you an e-mail. Sound like the set up you have is a monster. What does the 5 hp motor run on. I am near two hydro electric projects here, so may be I could power that motor. Thanks again, look forward to seeing your stuff. Terry