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Homemade Hydraulic Press


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Brian Dougherty on bladesmithsforum.com
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade hydraulic press fabricated from steel and equipped with two 3000 PSI cylinders. Two-stage 22/7 GPM 3000 PSI pump is driven by a 14 HP engine.
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Jun 11, 2017 5:52 PM
Ralphxyz
Seems like a lot of work for 37 - 40 ton of pressure. Why do you need that much travel? I would cut the travel with a lever and multiply the pressure. At least that is my current thought. I have a press burning in the back of my mind. I "think" I only need 1" of travel, of course that depends on your dies but hey so far it is just a thought. You have something that is real. Thanks for posting. Ralph
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DIY Hydraulic Press - comment on how to build a Hydraulic Press - 1 comments
Ralphxyz says:
Jun 11, 2017 5:52 PM
Seems like a lot of work for 37 - 40 ton of pressure. Why do you need that much travel? I would cut the travel with a lever and multiply the pressure. At least that is my current thought. I have a press burning in the back of my mind. I "think" I only need 1" of travel, of course that depends on your dies but hey so far it is just a thought. You have something that is real. Thanks for posting. Ralph

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