10-25-2017, 12:26 PM
I also have that same press although it is an older model where the main frame is a welded unit. No bolts holding it together except for the "legs". The box it came in was huge.
I've modified mine by replacing the jack with an air/hydraulic jack and added a foot pedal air valve. Nice to be able to use both hands to line up and steady your work and not need a third hand to pump the jack. If you are ever interested in bending flat stock with your press, think about getting a press brake either in kit form or an assembled unit from Swag Off Road. It is specifically designed to fit the Harbor Freight Presses. Or you can build your own from flat plate and angle iron.
I don't know what kind of material HF is using for their press plates these days, but they did sell a lot of presses with CAST IRON plates. Dangerous as can be since they can shatter / exploded under pressure and should not be used. If you have cast plates I would recommend replacing them with solid steel plates - yesterday!
I've modified mine by replacing the jack with an air/hydraulic jack and added a foot pedal air valve. Nice to be able to use both hands to line up and steady your work and not need a third hand to pump the jack. If you are ever interested in bending flat stock with your press, think about getting a press brake either in kit form or an assembled unit from Swag Off Road. It is specifically designed to fit the Harbor Freight Presses. Or you can build your own from flat plate and angle iron.
I don't know what kind of material HF is using for their press plates these days, but they did sell a lot of presses with CAST IRON plates. Dangerous as can be since they can shatter / exploded under pressure and should not be used. If you have cast plates I would recommend replacing them with solid steel plates - yesterday!
Willie