Thoughts on this Arbor Press?

[chrenan]

Its a 5 ton press from the old House of Tools before it went out of business. Not sure the brand, I'm assuming its Chinese-ium? The ask is $250, thoughts?

 

[king nero]

I'm not sure about its size, but I'd say that's way too much (unless it's a really big press, but it doesn't seem so).

I recently bought a chinese one in one of their smallest size (base plate is about 3x6 inches) and it was only €25 (about 30 USD). as it's only for a certain part, I didn't want to buy an expensive one, and I already have a good one in a larger version...

 

[turbowoodworker]

Could have got one same color and all at an auction last week for $70. Seen 'em on CL for less than 150.

 

[chrenan]

Thanks guys, I thought the price didn't pass the sniff test, nice to have confirmation.

 

[bobcatdan]

I kinda doubt that is 5 tons. Normally for a arbor to reach 5 tons, it has to be compounding. Now you find a nice cmpounding dake or famco for $250, thats a deal.

 

[DavidB]

Definately overpriced. It looks like a standard Chinese 3-Ton arbor press. Northern Tools has it for $230 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_20674_20674