Mount for the hydraulic jack.. Turning it upside down.

This tells me, I have to make a choice. Learn design calculations to solve stress and material, by CAD or slide rule.
I've been looking at presses for ages, none combine features I think belong on a press.
What a builder, Tuomas you've done it again!

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Originally Posted by PJs

Nice to see the incorporated tank and more versatility in Jacks is a bonus! Thanks Tuomas!

PJ

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Thanks buddy. I had a little vacation, so answer comes late.
That press was for my friend. I personally stay with my small one. It fits to my needs perfectly.

No Worries Tuomas. Always a good friend! Hope you had a good gettaway!

PJ

Gettaways are nice, presses for friends = rewarding. But we're your friends too, still awaiting postcards from sunny Greece or wherever.
All in jest you know. I've spent a good deal of time centered on your and Tony Foale's on press postings; both frames and inverted jacks especially.
Gave up looking for a commercial press of any age to my liking [& under $3,000 ouch]. Main goal is straightening, laterally movable ram, easily located table adjustment, and when needed mounting die-shoes.

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Originally Posted by Toolmaker51

Gettaways are nice, presses for friends = rewarding. But we're your friends too, still awaiting postcards from sunny Greece or wherever.
All in jest you know. I've spent a good deal of time centered on your and Tony Foale's on press postings; both frames and inverted jacks especially.
Gave up looking for a commercial press of any age to my liking [& under $3,000 ouch]. Main goal is straightening, laterally movable ram, easily located table adjustment, and when needed mounting die-shoes.

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Yep. I am very happy that i don't need to work with thick or very wide materials. Big press comes pricey. I make things just for fun, so i rather don't pay much from the tools or builds.
If that ever changes, then i would need much bigger workshop first..

Great build Tuomas,,,,Thanks for sharing!!!!