Pressing question.

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Hello, Im looking at purchasing a new press for making damascus in my shop, Something Large, yet small enough not to take up the entire shop. After doing some research I have found a few different preses, and plans to build a press. etc..

I would really like to purchase a ready made press with dies. or a good used press with dies.

So my question is, Where to buy a 30 to 50 ton press.. Any help would be appreciated. Links would be GREAT! 2thumbs

Thanks in advance Dogs!
Randy Haas, HHH Knives
 
Johnny, Thanks for the info, I just checked for there web site and seen the press as well as all the other great stuff they have to offer. 2thumbs
Have you used there press?

I didnt even know that Riverside existed :eek:.. http://www.riversidemachine.net/productCat4985.ctlg Thanks for the heads up!

Any body else have a great link or some guidance on my first press purchase? Post up! 2guns

Randy
 
Check out Ron Claiborne's presses . I've heard nothing but good things about them. I've never used one myself (had an Imagination XPress, just swapped it out for a press built by Larry Donnelly), but all the guys I've talked to about them can't be wrong :)

-d
 
No, I have never used a press only power hammers. However, I am on the verge of pulling the trigger for one of Uncle Al's. I have only heard good words about his press.
 
If your going to purchase one, then I endorse Ron Claibourne's! I've used just about every press available, and aside from favoring the Imagination Xpress, Ron's is the best that has been mention so far (for an "H" frame design).

I personally favor the "C" frame designed presses, simply because I can work 270 degrees where as and "H" frame only allows you to work from one side because of the design and the controls.
 
Ron builds a good one , Tommy Mcnabb builds a real good one these are both H-frames

I have 2 of Tommy's and i run'em all day with day problems
 
EdCaffreyMS said:
If your going to purchase one, then I endorse Ron Claibourne's! I've used just about every press available, and aside from favoring the Imagination Xpress, Ron's is the best that has been mention so far (for an "H" frame design).

I personally favor the "C" frame designed presses, simply because I can work 270 degrees where as and "H" frame only allows you to work from one side because of the design and the controls.
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Make your die plates square and the dies centered and then you can turn them 90 degrees in an "H" press and get full 360!
 
Thanks everyone, still havnet put my finger on the right one yet, but your info has helped. If anyone has anymore suggestions or anything else that i just have to see let me know.
 
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