Hydraulic press recommendations

[tom2207]

why not buy a portapower and build the rest to suit you ?

 

[Robbie260]

Have too admit I have never used a press, bearing heaters, hot oil baths, walk in fridges, oxygen acetylene, grinders and chisels, welding but never actually used a press.

 

[Moose McAlpine]

Have too admit I have never used a press, bearing heaters, hot oil baths, walk in fridges, oxygen acetylene, grinders and chisels, welding but never actually used a press.

You don't know what you're missing. You should buy one immediately.

 

[Domdom]

I’d say go as big as you can afford, that way you’ve always got plenty of head room should you need it.
Sometimes wheel bearings can be stubborn and “10 ton” may not be enough. I would be looking at a 20t at least. What are you fabrication skills like? You can easily knock a simple press together provided you’ve got so workshop equipment. I made a bench mounted 25t press a bit back and I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t used it yet... but it was substantially cheaper to make than to buy

My fab work is OK, I cut and welded the steel frame for my workshop, see here.

The start of my new garage build

Well, sick to death of not having enough headroom in the old pre fab concrete building in the background so when this little lot came my way cheaply it had to be done. plans being drawn up now, CAD drawings for the joint plates being done, planning permission questions are with the council and...

www.mig-welding.co.uk

Reminds me, I must update that.

I am not really a car bodywork sort of guy but I was taught to stick weld on lorry trailers at Crane Fruehauf back in the 80’s, taught myself to MIG, I learnt to use a lathe and mill at Amersham College back in my school days and I’ve always done most car maintenance myself.

I do have some lengths of UB left over from the garage build and a bit of other steel lying around so I could probably make the frame. It’s the hydraulic parts I have no clue with, I just would not know what to buy. And given the forces involved I would be afraid something might let go at an inopportune moment. Just mindful that could potentially kill someone.

 

[winchman]

I have a 10T bench top Clarke from Machine Mart, its fine but as Bob said its Machine Mart or Sealy or look for an old used one.
Its just like Pillar drills, older the better

 

[anto]

I bought a "20t" eberth press off Amazon. German name but more than likely coming from China given the price.
It has served me well tbh
It eventually pressed out a seriously seized in Knott braked hitch with a bit of heat to help.
It leaked first time out and it does need a bit of footering to get it working properly but that's probably more down to the user.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

I built my own, if I can do it....anyone can. But I'll never need HUGE forces, so the ram is only rated to 10 tons [allegedly].

I've posted pics on here in the past.

 

[Robbie260]

You don't know what you're missing. You should buy one immediately.

The amount of mucking around it takes with presses sometimes I think I'll stick with what I do. Plus we don't have them at work never seen one on a ship.

 

[My Old Landy]

The amount of mucking around it takes with presses sometimes I think I'll stick with what I do. Plus we don't have them at work never seen one on a ship.

I didn't know they are not standard on a ship. I would have thought they were indispensable in a workshop. I suppose there is the issue of space? What equipment is typical in a ships workshop if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Robbie260]

I didn't know they are not standard on a ship. I would have thought they were indispensable in a workshop. I suppose there is the issue of space? What equipment is typical in a ships workshop if you don't mind me asking?

No real space constraints just other methods are easier and quicker. Not much to be honest, a pillar drill if it's not broken, a lathe if it's not been totally screwed and broken, 2 bench grinders and a couple of work benches and 2 or 3 vices, oh and a donkey saw or horizontal band saw (if the company is feeling flush) or cheap abrasive chop saw, a unitor rebadged ancient and out dated miller or other brand transformer 440 stick welder, sometimes we we have a fancy electronic one but they are rare outside of new builds and a little 150amp portable 220v buzz box. And that's our lot.

 

[My Old Landy]

No real space constraints just other methods are easier and quicker. Not much to be honest, a pillar drill if it's not broken, a lathe if it's not been totally screwed and broken, 2 bench grinders and a couple of work benches and 2 or 3 vices, oh and a donkey saw or horizontal band saw (if the company is feeling flush) or cheap abrasive chop saw, a unitor rebadged ancient and out dated miller or other brand transformer 440 stick welder, sometimes we we have a fancy electronic one but they are rare outside of new builds and a little 150amp portable 220v buzz box. And that's our lot.

Cheers, that has blown my illusion of a fully stocked state of the art workshop then!

 

[8ob]

No real space constraints just other methods are easier and quicker. Not much to be honest, a pillar drill if it's not broken, a lathe if it's not been totally screwed and broken, 2 bench grinders and a couple of work benches and 2 or 3 vices, oh and a donkey saw or horizontal band saw (if the company is feeling flush) or cheap abrasive chop saw, a unitor rebadged ancient and out dated miller or other brand transformer 440 stick welder, sometimes we we have a fancy electronic one but they are rare outside of new builds and a little 150amp portable 220v buzz box. And that's our lot.

Abandon ship!

Bob

 

[Robbie260]

Cheers, that has blown my illusion of a fully stocked state of the art workshop then!

Yeah its pretty basic, there's an electrical test bench station too and a few hand tools, cheap home owner grade grinders and drills sometimes get battery tools but they are as rare as hens teeth. Have some air tools but usually hopelessly worn out and destroyed so quicker and easier too use spanners, ratchets are usually all missing or broken. Not many usable hand tools at all. Usually all broken mangled or lost. There is an awful lot of just trying too manage/come up with ways too get by without.

 

[Domdom]

Righto, does this one look decent enough chaps? Not a bad price so despite recommendation for Automech I am just after a bit of confirmation. Ta.

AS-3004A 20T Two Speed Hydraulic Floor Mounted Press - Automotech Services Limited

The AS-3004A 20T press is fully adjustable and uses roller bearings for easy lateral movement of the direct push ram. The frame components are plasma cut to give precision and strength. The 9 piece pressing pin kit comes as standard. Features: 20T capacity 9 piece quick change pressing tool kit...

www.automotechservices.co.uk

 

[Lewis_RX8]

Cheers, that has blown my illusion of a fully stocked state of the art workshop then!

Maybe the US navy might meet your expectations better

 

[James1979]

Cheers, that has blown my illusion of a fully stocked state of the art workshop then!

The general rule of thumb used to be if you cant solve it with a hammer and a gas axe, then it’s an electrical fault....

 

[My Old Landy]

Maybe the US navy might meet your expectations better

Yeah, thats what I thought they looked like. Glad I stayed on the land

 

[My Old Landy]

The general rule of thumb used to be if you cant solve it with a hammer and a gas axe, then it’s an electrical fault....

Ah but I started as a mechanical engineer then swapped after twenty years to electrical..... So its probably my fault anyway!

 

[James1979]

By hammer I mean big shifter. It’s a multi tool

 

[chrisg3103]

You forgot the bilge storage location for tools.
During shut downs when the engine rooms quiet we cadets would be sent below the plates to listen out for air leaks, and take a bucket to go treasure hunting. Amazing the amount of tools you come back with!
Regarding presses I have never seen one on a ship either