01-28-2014, 06:49 PM
(04-02-2013, 06:33 AM)EdK Wrote: I'm thinking of adding this project to my list.
http://people.delphiforums.com/perristal..._Press.htm
Except I wouldn't use any wood in the construction. It's big enough for most of my needs and would take up very little room compared to a full sized shop press.
Ed
About 30 years ago I decided to build and sell hydraulic presses to local motorcycle shops and garages. I found a Japanese made jack that would work upside down in I put a oil reservoir above the jack. I have one in my shop still. I replaced the jack last month with an Omni Jack from Amazon. The Omni jack works upside down with no modifications other than removing the screw and turning the end flat. That type of design makes a much better hydraulic press than the type that use a jack sitting upright. You have much more work room and easy adjustment. I would never use a hydraulic press with any part depending on wood.
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