Roller cart for the arbor press

[astroracer]

I've had my "hydraulic" press sitting on these small HF trundle carts for a couple of years now. Makes it easy to move around. It's time to get it onto a dedicated cart.

I used some more of that 2 x 2 tubing I used for the cut-off rack. I also had a couple of pieces left over from a couple of engine stands I repurposed into a chassis rotisserie.

I ran the flap disc over the 2 x 2 after cutting them to length. All ready to square up and weld. It's a little smoky after a few minutes of welding.

The press has angle iron outriggers that keep it from tipping over. I will use these on the new cart. I'll cut them to length and weld them on.

I wire brushed all of the welds and brushed on a coat of black Rustoleum.

This will have to dry before I can put it all together. I plan to add a shelf on the cart to hold all of my press dies.

 

[MillerMav]

I'm not being a jerk at all but that is a hydraulic press not an arbor press.

As someone who is on the hunt for a small arbor press and a stand for it I came in expecting some ideas.

Nice work either way.

 

[astroracer]

I'm not being a jerk at all but that is a hydraulic press not an arbor press.

As someone who is on the hunt for a small arbor press and a stand for it I came in expecting some ideas.

Nice work either way.

Sorry, I don't know why I typed arbor... brain fart I guess.
And thanks for the kudos.
Mark

 

[tdkkart]

I'm not being a jerk at all but that is a hydraulic press not an arbor press.
As someone who is on the hunt for a small arbor press and a stand for it I came in expecting some ideas.Nice work either way.

I clicked this thread because I wanted to see how some fool was gonna make an arbor press work on a cart.
An arbor press requires a solid non-moveable base so that you can put some heft behind pulling the lever, not easy to do when mounted to a moveable cart.

Hydraulic press makes more sense.........

 

[lotsoftools]

Very nice and thanks for the inspiration. I've been wanting to do this since I had to drag my press out of the corner to use it last time.

 

[astroracer]

Finally got out in the shop this afternoon to wrap up the press cart. Dragged the engine hoist in so I could lift the press high enough to get the cart under it.

Lined up the bolt holes and put it together.

Rolls around great! The way it feels I think it will even be good when it's loaded up with plates bending machines. I tried tipping it over and all it does is roll away.

I have a decent collection of old press dies I have picked up at garage sales and eBay. This is a small selection I got off eBay for 100 bucks...

There is also a selection of angle iron and blocks that get "pressed" into service for forming parts...
I will be bolting a Garage sale tool box to the cart to keep all of this stuff in. Will get it all into one place and out of the weather also.
Mark

 

[PugetDude]

Nice work! Always good to see someone else getting organized...

 

[Spareparts]

Good idea, but it is to narrow and could become unstable when moving. That press is top heavy and if pressing long objects it could tip easily. Looks like the tubing the casters are mounted to is not as wide as the angle iron bases that was on the press, not being to critical, just concerned, seen to many shop accidents. Wouldn't be to difficult to make it wider and a lot easier than weighing it on your chest. Be careful and safe.

 

[astroracer]

Thanks Spareparts but there is no need to be concerned. I have been pushing this thing all around the shop and it is almost impossible to tip it over. I probably could if I really tried but it rolls around nicely. Besides, the way I have it loaded up now, all of the weight is in the bottom so it is even better.
I wrapped up the cart build this morning. Cut a piece of 1/2" plywood and screwed it to the cart. I then screwed a 3 dollar yard sale tool box to it and loaded all of my dies, press plates and the Swag Bender on the bottom shelf.

All of the press dies loaded in the box.

The press plates all load in beside the tool box.

The Swag Bender stores nicely in front of the tool box.

This organizes ALL of my bending stuff into one spot and there is room for more in the box!
I also added a spring clamp tool holder for the jack handle to hang in.

All done.

This is definitely a good thing and will keep all of this stuff in place so I don't have to go hunting for it.
Mark

 

[Ajustable]

very cool!!!

 

[rslaback]

Not to be a party pooper but wouldn't stem casters through the existing base on the press have been a lot faster, cheaper and just as stable?

 

[astroracer]

Not to be a party pooper but wouldn't stem casters through the existing base on the press have been a lot faster, cheaper and just as stable?

A lot faster? Probably...

Cheaper? Nope, I would have had to buy stem casters. I build the frame out of scrap and re-purposed casters from a couple of engine stands.

Just as stable? Not hardly. The angle iron flexed like crazy! Putting the weight of the press on it, out at the ends, would have it trying to roll in on itself.

Besides, I was looking for storage as well as mobility and this cart nailed it...
Mark

 

[clubairth]

Add a air over hydraulic 20T jack from Harbor Freight to that!
I got real tired of pumping the jack the first time I used my press.

Made all the difference in the world.
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[astroracer]

Add a air over hydraulic 20T jack from Harbor Freight to that!
I got real tired of pumping the jack the first time I used my press.

Made all the difference in the world.
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Yes, I have been looking at those. 25% off coupon would work well wouldn't it?

 

[BD1]

Nice, it sure is great having everything on wheels. I added a shelf to my HF press and it comes in handy .Just used some 3/4 round to pass through the unused holes. I added a valve handle for the jack release .

 

[BUGTHUG]

I want to see your rotisserie please!

 

[nine4gmc]

nice!