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Re: Hydraulic press

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Subject: Re: Hydraulic press
From: "Elton Clark" <lotus.tony@airmail.net>
Date: Sun, 21 May 2000 14:11:08 -0500
Peter has a "pressing" need:

You can do an amazing amount of "press" work without a press . .  a big
vise, a lever-type arbor press and for some bushing and bearing
installations, a fine-threaded bolt and back-up plate can apply tons of
pressure.    Of course, you'll still eventually want a "real" press and
something like the middle range Harbor Freight  jobs should serve well . .
.that's about the class of unit I have.   The first frustration happens when
you realize that the object to be held for the pressing operation requires
very individual and specific shaped plates and fixtures.  You can buy a
variety of these things, make even more and you may find yourself using an
amazing number of available items.  (old sockets are good pushers)
Eventually, a shop will accumulate a large enough selection of press-plates
and fixtures to suit most applications but the press can seem terribly
useless 'til then.

Tony_______________________@Sherman.Texas




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