what size press?

[Gahagan]

Ok I am getting to the point I cant hammer as much as I need to learn to make Damascus and such. I am looking for a hydraulic press that will aid me in this process. My question is what size do I need? 20 ton, 25 ton, 30 ton ect... I don't have a lot right now and am saving for a power hammer of some sort but need something to get me by in the interim. Can someone suggest to me what I could use?

 

[KCorn]

Might check this link out. I know the guy that posted this and he has had great luck with the setup. Pretty inexpensive to do especially if you already have a large enough air compressor. Here is the link:

http://www.knivesplus.com/minihydraulicpress.html

 

[Gahagan]

thanks Ill look at that

 

[Shawn Knowles]

My 20 Ton has been good to me over the years. I buit it from the Dr. James Batson plans. You can get the plans through the A.B.S store online. Great plans. I used them only as a guide and modified it for my needs.

Shawn