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    Harbor Freight Hydraulic Press With Bells & Whistles

    Like a number of other idiots, I bought a $180 Harbor Freight 20 ton press and then proceeded to pour over $500 into it. Oh well, here's the result.

    Mods include:

    Casters
    Pinned the plates
    Air over hydraulic jack
    Boat winch for table
    Individual grade 8 bolts
    Needle bearing guide rollers
    Swag finger brake
    Knob made from turned down timing pulley
    Shaft collars on ends of table pins

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