Re: making a hydraulic press

["Paul Bayly" <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are plans available on the web, or you could always copy a commercial
item.  See my homebuilt version at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/beatle_bayly

Simply uses a small bottle jack (mine is 6 ton) and some steel.  I used what
I had on hand but I'd suggest everyone else use heavy 'C' section in lieu of
the RHS (square section tube) which I used for the bed, and place the
support pins under the bed not through it as I've done.

 I'd also suggest a bolt-in, rather than welded-in, top brace so you can
remove the jack support should the need arise.

Mine is free standing but the design is easily modified.  You can copy it
freely.

Beatle
Oz
'89 75TS
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Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2003 11:51 PM
Subject: making a hydraulic press


> Does anyone have plans for making a small press; one that could be used
for
> pressing wheel bearings, as an example?  Seems to me some angle iron and a
> small hydraulic jack would be the key components.  Thanks!
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