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15 Feb ’12
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I think that is what @hessian is going to build, i am building a mini press out of a 20 air over hydraulic jack, a hammer would not be ideal for us.
15 Feb ’12
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So we laid out the base on the welding table with soapstone
We set the jack on it to test the layout
We decided on a 12x12 base, not sure how they are fitting it on a 10x8
We set up the band saw to cut the tubing
an example of how long it takes the harbor freight band saw to cut through 1/4 inch tubing
got the 6 pieces all cut
cut the end pieces and top plate
the plasma does an awesome job
trimmed the top plate
tomorrow we will grind and weld the base together
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Hessian, Gravel Road15 Feb ’12
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Picked up a vice today for the drill press, should help with drilling the pin holes for the adjustable top anvil
15 Feb ’12
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Hess, you think I should stick with the c channel die design or just use the retaining bolts across the face of the dies? That seems safer to me for some reason.
21 Feb ’12
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In the end it is all about the dies, just like a wood shop is eventually all about templates and jigs.
15 Feb ’12
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Lol, that doesn't answer my question!
21 Feb ’12
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Not sure if I understand the question, imo it is safer having less metal to fatigue and break. If the c-channel will sit without extra reinforcement I'd probably go that way. Since it will take a lot to break the c-channel but a bolt can sear and break ... go flying.
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