Thank you for actually knowing the true tonnage of your press. I'm looking at building one and I have been watching a lot of videos. Most of these builders don't have a clue as to how to calculate the force of their press.
Man that is a great video! Thanks for taking the time to explain it all. Even though most of the hydraulic stuff is over my head right now it gives me something to learn about. I had been eyeballing one of these 6 ton electric log splitters thinking that I could mod it into a forging press just for my hobby shop, or go the air over hydraulic jack route. But I'd have to build an H frame for that. I think yours is a much better machine than those options. Anyway thanks again.
I see you have AvE following you, well there's not alot for anyone els to comment on with that guy around. I say that because he's about the smartest guy I know of. You're an impressive young man and I have learned from watching your vedios, so thanks. One piece of advice, that style of hydraulic ram you are using can, on occasion, stretch the retaining bolts. What we did was wrap a piece of safety wire in thread root as close to the ram as possible. Just once around, so if there is any deformation of the retaining bolts a visual inspection will hopefully keep you from have a relatively lively failure.
Just to save your gauge Paul do one thing for sure and possibly a second 1. Make sure the gauge is oil filled. The oil in the gauge will help prevent the shock of rapid pressure changes from destroying the gauge. 2. Think about adding an isolation valve to the gauge and only use it when you are changing pressure. Again this will help make the gauge last longer. Otherwise nice build.
I know this wouldn't suit the safety sally's out there but could you rig up a pedal and linkage so you could work the hydraulics with your foot? Looked tricky to free up a hand when you were using a drift in one of those other videos. Great job though, keep it up
Great build Pual,it is really nice and Thank You for sharing this infoation.I couldn't help but notice the tiny anvil sitting over on the powerhammer,is that one of those cast steel anvils sold by Princess Auto? if so are they decent anvils,I am really considering purchasing there 110lb model just for a carry around anvil and just becuase they look pretty cool.
Paul, if you could have only one mechanical forging hammer would you choose air or hydraulic and why. Seems to me hydraulic can do all air can and more for less money and space. Your thoughts? Thanks Matt Taimuty
Paul, if you could have only one mechanical forging hammer would you choose air or hydraulic and why. Seems to me hydraulic can do all air can and more for less money and space. Your thoughts? Thanks Matt Taimuty
Matt Taimuty Hello Matt, Mechanical, Pneumatic (self contained), and utility hammers do not work the same. All three are hammers but function differently. A Hydraulic press a a different tool then a hammer. One operation a hammer can do that a press cannot (efficiently) is to taper stock. While a press can break it down, a hammer imparts heat into the piece as it is being work, whereas a press will suck out heat. From my limited experience I think a hydraulic press is a great tool for using tooling (fullers, punches, ect). The control on a press is very good. If I did not want to spend much money, I would make both a mechanical hammer, and a press. Both can be made rather cheaply (Press around 2k, hammer 1-2k), especially the hammer if you can buy steel for scrap price. The only experience i have with power hammers is with my 60kg self contained Sahinler. That being said, I would first make myself a good mechanical hammer.
Thank you for actually knowing the true tonnage of your press. I'm looking at building one and I have been watching a lot of videos. Most of these builders don't have a clue as to how to calculate the force of their press.
I had to come back and watch this again, Paul. Great Job!
Finally.. A video that explains it all. Awesome job. Thanks a bunch. Great looking press.
Thank you for the video and information. Much of my equipment comes from princess auto as well.
I like it ,, I have been thinking of a forging press and BAM you make a video ( and a understandable one) just when I need it . Thanks Pineknot Forge.
Great video and nice press! I'll take your advice on part 2 of the Power Hammer I am building.
Nice job bud!! Way to speak up for the team!
Nice job. Always keep pressure fluid lines as short as possible.
Paul, thanks for the vid, Interesting. I would love to see a tour of your shop.
Thanks for the details and the literature references!!
You are a genius. Very nice job and thanks for the information.
Man that is a great video! Thanks for taking the time to explain it all. Even though most of the hydraulic stuff is over my head right now it gives me something to learn about.
I had been eyeballing one of these 6 ton electric log splitters thinking that I could mod it into a forging press just for my hobby shop, or go the air over hydraulic jack route. But I'd have to build an H frame for that. I think yours is a much better machine than those options.
Anyway thanks again.
I see you have AvE following you, well there's not alot for anyone els to comment on with that guy around. I say that because he's about the smartest guy I know of. You're an impressive young man and I have learned from watching your vedios, so thanks. One piece of advice, that style of hydraulic ram you are using can, on occasion, stretch the retaining bolts. What we did was wrap a piece of safety wire in thread root as close to the ram as possible. Just once around, so if there is any deformation of the retaining bolts a visual inspection will hopefully keep you from have a relatively lively failure.
Great video Paul!
Quality vid Bud.......
good stuff , like to see the tools you make
Thanks for the links. Valuable stuff.
Just to save your gauge Paul do one thing for sure and possibly a second
1. Make sure the gauge is oil filled. The oil in the gauge will help prevent the shock of rapid pressure changes from destroying the gauge.
2. Think about adding an isolation valve to the gauge and only use it when you are changing pressure.
Again this will help make the gauge last longer. Otherwise nice build.
garygsp3 It is Glycerin filled, will that work or does it need to be oil?
Paul Krzysz Nope that's perfect.
Thank you for the wonderful video.
How is your press holding up?
What size hammer eye do you punch?
What hammer alloys do you use?
Kind regards
Reg
Oh my god how do you stand that beeping in the background! Nice video btw
I know this wouldn't suit the safety sally's out there but could you rig up a pedal and linkage so you could work the hydraulics with your foot? Looked tricky to free up a hand when you were using a drift in one of those other videos. Great job though, keep it up
great and very helpful video
thanks man
Great build Pual,it is really nice and Thank You for sharing this infoation.I couldn't help but notice the tiny anvil sitting over on the powerhammer,is that one of those cast steel anvils sold by Princess Auto? if so are they decent anvils,I am really considering purchasing there 110lb model just for a carry around anvil and just becuase they look pretty cool.
so whereabouts in Canada are You located, I'm on Vancouver island
Paul, if you could have only one mechanical forging hammer would you choose air or hydraulic and why. Seems to me hydraulic can do all air can and more for less money and space. Your thoughts?
Thanks
Matt Taimuty
What stuff have you been making to fund all this? Very sexy press you have there but not cheap.
forge up a wedge for it, now you have a nice hydraulic log splitter!
Very cool
Which the advancement speed of the piston per second? Thanks.
How many rpm motor have?
congrats!!!
you said when people don't show everything when they do a forge you don't show how it work! also you don't mention were to get all accessories
That poor little giant looks like it doesn't get much love. You should sell it. I know a guy :)
Well if you don't have an electric motor given to you and framing steel given to you. Your better off buying a log splitter to modify
great video!!! thanks
can't believe you went through all that effort and didn't cut the cable ties.
If they bothered me I would've trimmed them.
+Kathy Croft I was thinking the same thing...
Paul, if you could have only one mechanical forging hammer would you choose air or hydraulic and why. Seems to me hydraulic can do all air can and more for less money and space. Your thoughts?
Thanks
Matt Taimuty
Matt Taimuty Hello Matt, Mechanical, Pneumatic (self contained), and utility hammers do not work the same. All three are hammers but function differently. A Hydraulic press a a different tool then a hammer. One operation a hammer can do that a press cannot (efficiently) is to taper stock. While a press can break it down, a hammer imparts heat into the piece as it is being work, whereas a press will suck out heat. From my limited experience I think a hydraulic press is a great tool for using tooling (fullers, punches, ect). The control on a press is very good.
If I did not want to spend much money, I would make both a mechanical hammer, and a press. Both can be made rather cheaply (Press around 2k, hammer 1-2k), especially the hammer if you can buy steel for scrap price.
The only experience i have with power hammers is with my 60kg self contained Sahinler.
That being said, I would first make myself a good mechanical hammer.
Thanks for the advice. You confirmed my own thoughts. Hammer first then press.