Need to use a hydraulic press

*frequentflier* ^(Premo) · 08-13-2010, 09:56 PM

used to use a hydraulic press at a place I worked at to flatten metal pieces for a craft project. Believe it was a 20 ton press (though that seems extreme for what I need it for) Anyone have one I can use, buy, or rent by the hour?!

GWguy · 08-14-2010, 09:14 AM

I'm thinking hubby could make you one out of a couple of steel plates and an automotive jack.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...hydraulic+jack

*frequentflier* ^(Premo) · 08-15-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GWguy

I'm thinking hubby could make you one out of a couple of steel plates and an automotive jack.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...hydraulic+jack

He says thanks a lot.

*frequentflier* ^(Premo) · 09-21-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by frequentflier

used to use a hydraulic press at a place I worked at to flatten metal pieces for a craft project. Believe it was a 20 ton press (though that seems extreme for what I need it for) Anyone have one I can use, buy, or rent by the hour?!

Still looking for one...hate to buy a new one. Hubby checked Craigs list and there is (an antique one) in VA.

GWguy · 09-21-2010, 11:19 PM

I still say he could have built you one by now....

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 09-22-2010, 08:24 AM

Ive used a hydrolic jack as a press before.
it works.

*frequentflier* ^(Premo) · 09-22-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GWguy

I still say he could have built you one by now....

He would have if I wanted him to. Well, probably!

But I want a 20 ton press

clevalley · 09-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by frequentflier

He would have if I wanted him to. Well, probably!

But I want a 20 ton press

Harbor Freight sells a 6 ton for $90... a 20 ton goes for $249.

Shop Presses - Garage & Shop

There is a store in Woodbridge, VA

WOODBRIDGE VA #161
14250 SMOKETOWN RD
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Phone: 703-494-1290

*frequentflier* ^(Premo) · 09-24-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by clevalley

Harbor Freight sells a 6 ton for $90... a 20 ton goes for $249.

Shop Presses - Garage & Shop

There is a store in Woodbridge, VA

WOODBRIDGE VA #161
14250 SMOKETOWN RD
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Phone: 703-494-1290

Thanks...my hubby wants to take a trip there. If I get my press, I am certain he will be getting a new item for his man cave!

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