Hey guys, I'm trying to find the right machine to increase productivity when making the dome poles for my geodesic domes. Right now I'm using a crank vise or 20ton hydraulic press which is very slow. I'm looking to spend around roughly 3,000$ for a machine that will 1. Stamp 3/4 to 1 1/2 in EMT or Mechanical Tubing or even harder bigger metals 2) Punch the 3/8 hole needed in the center at the ends of each pole (die set). Im not sure what kind of machine I need, been looking at metal stamping machines, punch presses, etc. Another problem I've been running into is where to find these machines, I've noticed if I want to get a machine at that price it will most like be an old machine 1920s etc. For a visual, heres a video of a similar dome manufacturer using a kinetic wheel metal stamping machine. I talked with him and got a lot of information, but the machine he got was so random, I figured I would give you guys a go, maybe you could send me in the right direction. Go to 24 seconds into this video to see the machine I'm referring to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/650338936/aquaponic-garden-stage
-Aaron
-Aaron