Arbour Press
- Thread starter Dustin Echoes
- Start date
GirlnAgarage
Well-known member
Uhm, more details?
But a cheap NT 1T arbor press runs about $65 new.
But a cheap NT 1T arbor press runs about $65 new.
Camtwo69
Well-known member
it looks like one I have from enco is it a 3 ton?
Outlawmws
Well-known member
Yep, it's an arbor press...
Other pics or description? If it's US iron, jump on it, but if its ChiCom...
Other pics or description? If it's US iron, jump on it, but if its ChiCom...
OP
Dustin Echoes
Well-known member
That's all the info I have, I'm going to get it. It will at least prevent me from using one of my vices as a press from now on. I'll post more pics if I find anything interesting about it!
signcrafter
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 9, 2012
- Messages
- 12,429
If this is the typical HF 1ton press they are only 45 bucks brand new, http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-arbor-press-3552.html.
well, you are bringing up a good point. An arbor press is more convenient than a vise for pressing things, but does it provide the same amount of force as, say a 5 or 6" bench vise? I am still trying to figure that out.
actually, $36, net of coupon . Don't know if they have HF in NB, though.
OP
Dustin Echoes
Well-known member
"Actually, $36, net of coupon . Don't know if they have HF in NB, though."
Nope, I don't think We have HF anywhere in Canada, at least I've never seen one. We do have Princess Auto, which is a similar idea. I'll pick it up, and save the abuse on the vises. I've used my Record #8 for control arm bushings, and 1 7/8" sockets for dies, it worked, but could have worked better. The right tool for the job...
Nope, I don't think We have HF anywhere in Canada, at least I've never seen one. We do have Princess Auto, which is a similar idea. I'll pick it up, and save the abuse on the vises. I've used my Record #8 for control arm bushings, and 1 7/8" sockets for dies, it worked, but could have worked better. The right tool for the job...
Dustball
Well-known member
Judging from the size of the arbor press in relation to the garage door panel behind it, looks like it could be a 2 or 3 ton press.
Mickey O
Well-known member
Your lucky, I now have something I like about Canada, I still pissed about the bacon scam (it ain't bacon, it's ham, call it ham for f_ck sake).
I thought it was "back bacon!" Hahahha
Last edited:
OP
Dustin Echoes
Well-known member
Here's one more thing to like: Our new "plastic" $100 bills.... Scratch and sniff. Not kidding... Maple syrup.
Yeah, it's ham, no doubt about that. Stuff's purty dang good though!
OP
Dustin Echoes
Well-known member
Well, I got it! It's heavy, but I can't find any markings on it anywhere... It's currently in the electro bath getting stripped, going to clean it up and paint it to match the shop I'm planning. The guy who had it really took care of his stuff, older guy, loads of good quality tools all over the garage. Couldn't help but notice. OCD dream! everything had it's place. Gives me a few good storage ideas. I'll post pics when it's done. Anybody know how to find out the capacity?
spongerich
Well-known member
Using a bench vise as an arbor press is about the best and quickest way to break it and/or wear it out.
They're not designed for those sorts of clamping forces.
You know all those vises you see with bent handles, broken jaws etc?
They're owned by guys who don't have an arbor press.
OP
Dustin Echoes
Well-known member
Cheap and easy Mod!
For those who have a press and are sick of the ram meeting your part with the handle vertical, or some other awkward angle!
I took the bottom 3 teeth off with a grinder, and now I can pull the ram all the way up, and ratchet the teeth a few notches. This allows me to have the handle at any angle I like when the ram meets my part. No more pulling 4 bolts out, turning the handle, putting them back... just to find out I needed a few more degrees. 5 minutes with a grinder, makes this tool much more handy!
Anyone out there home make a die set?
For those who have a press and are sick of the ram meeting your part with the handle vertical, or some other awkward angle!
I took the bottom 3 teeth off with a grinder, and now I can pull the ram all the way up, and ratchet the teeth a few notches. This allows me to have the handle at any angle I like when the ram meets my part. No more pulling 4 bolts out, turning the handle, putting them back... just to find out I needed a few more degrees. 5 minutes with a grinder, makes this tool much more handy!
Anyone out there home make a die set?
