Joseph Durnya
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jun 10, 2014
- Location
- New Jersey, USA
Hey guys,
I was lucky to purchase an otc 17 ton shop press at a municipal auction today. Have some questions and need some advice.
So, the prese is rated for 17 tons. This press is around 250 lbs. I was looking at a harbor freight press . 25 tons and that weighted 160 lbs. What makes a press rating ? Aside from the pump of course.
I purchased the press to bend some 1/4 steel pieces, nothing too big mind you maybe 2 - 3 inches wide. so i am looking to purchase or make a break for the press. Any plans or kits available ?
Finally, the press is missing the locating pins that hold the lower beams on I would assume they are a certain strength. Im guessing OTC wants a mint for them so wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction on what metal to use.. i have a lathe and mill that i could size them and put retaining clips on them.
thanks,
Joe
I was lucky to purchase an otc 17 ton shop press at a municipal auction today. Have some questions and need some advice.
So, the prese is rated for 17 tons. This press is around 250 lbs. I was looking at a harbor freight press . 25 tons and that weighted 160 lbs. What makes a press rating ? Aside from the pump of course.
I purchased the press to bend some 1/4 steel pieces, nothing too big mind you maybe 2 - 3 inches wide. so i am looking to purchase or make a break for the press. Any plans or kits available ?
Finally, the press is missing the locating pins that hold the lower beams on I would assume they are a certain strength. Im guessing OTC wants a mint for them so wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction on what metal to use.. i have a lathe and mill that i could size them and put retaining clips on them.
thanks,
Joe