What attachments have you made for your press?

[GarageGuy89]

Just purchased the HF special 20 ton press. Have been using it to press bearings and what not, but wondering what other attachment you guys have bought/built to use in your shop for these?

Pics would be great. First thing that comes to mind is a v-brake, punch set, or a tube bending set up.

Curious what else you guys use these for.

 

[bczygan]

Bought and installed the 20 ton air assist hydraulic bottle jack rig up.

Bill

 

[HenryAZ]

Battery cable crimper:

 

[54chevyls1]

If you haven't already heard of Swag Offroad then these guys will have you salivating over everything they have for the HF 20 Ton Press:

http://www.swagoffroad.com/SWAG-Press-Brake-Kits_c_53.html

I had their 6 ton table top for about a week and it started leaking after I finished what I needed it for so I took it back. Well now I need it again so I picked up the 20 ton this week to press some RZR bearings and wheel studs. I do plan to keep this one.

 

[OccupantRJ]

I made this for mine.

 

[HMM]

Swag off road thumb knob for me.

I also bent my HB 20 ton press, side bent out on me trying to press out the lower ball joints on my F250. Was scary because the knuckle landed between my feet and took out a chunk of concrete. I had flip flops on so I could have easily lost a toe! Took it apart and sent it home with my dad, he bolted the sides together to straighten the bent one and welded angle iron to it to strengthen. It's rock solid now.

I also got the HB press that bolted together, I upgraded all bolts.

 

[OccupantRJ]

I made this for mine.

 

[GrayFlattop]

I made this for mine.

That's a great use for an old die set!

 

[ChevyEFI]

I ordered some cast arbor plates, since the ones that come w/ the HF presses haven't been cast in 15+ years.

 

[lis2323]

I usually make a new attachment as the need arises.

 

[ndnchf]

I guess you mean accessories and upgrades too. Press brake, winch system, grade 8 bolts, air/hydraulic jack, knob for jack release valve, jack handle clips, and casters.