Homemade Hydraulic FORGING Press - EXTREME POWER!! 💪

Hope yall like my homemade hydraulic forging press! I originally made this H-frame hydraulic press based off of Ron "Bowie" Claiborne's design back in 2006. This is a mix between a rebuild and a restoration; so I hope yall like it!

It should be noted that these plans are for educational purposes only... They have not been evaluated by a structural engineer. Use these plans and build a press at your own risk.

⭐ Free Plans / 3D Files / Calculator -   / 55107545  

🔸Hydraulic Components (In approximate flow order):
12 Gal Tank - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Suction Strainer - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Hose Barb Fittings - https://www.hydraulicsdirect.com/Stee...
Suction Hose (3/4'') - https://amzn.to/3sfkIPl
Suction Hose (1'') - https://amzn.to/3g2HBR8
Hydraulic Pump - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Hydraulic Pump Alternative w/ 1'' inlet - https://amzn.to/3xJFMyj
1/2'' x 1/2'' swivel 45 - https://amzn.to/37FOF1i
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3yXrA6x
3/4'' x 1/2'' swivel 90 - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
3/4'' Tee - https://amzn.to/3sg4ju0
3/4'' x 1/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/3AKDzEZ
5000 psi Gauge - https://amzn.to/3iEhLV7
Control Valve (RD2575-T4-ESA1 DA) - https://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraul...
(qty. 4) 1/2'' x 1/2'' Swivel 90 - https://amzn.to/3yL73BY
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3yXrA6x
1/2'' x 36'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3lYgevh
5x8 ASAE Cylinder - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Alternative Cylinder (I don't own this one) - https://amzn.to/3g4ZqSs
45 degree 3/4'' swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRoDpC
3/4'' x 4'' nipple - https://amzn.to/3AFIE17
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Filter Assembly - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRqjPW
3/4'' x 36'' Hose - https://amzn.to/37EAiKL
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRqjPW
1'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/3g2xls5

🔸Other Components:
Slag Catchers - https://amzn.to/2VRgDVb
LoveJoy Coupler (1/2x5/8) - https://amzn.to/37DSLHh
5HP Motor I'd Consider (I don't own this) - https://amzn.to/3zlDhFx
220 30A Switch - https://amzn.to/3iGOWHx
Hydraulic Fluid - https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
Thread Sealant - https://amzn.to/3yRu2ez

🛠 Notable Tools:
Socket Tap Holder - https://amzn.to/3skjQbT
1/4'' Drill Tap - https://amzn.to/2XsEQlE
Evolution Cold Cut Saw - https://amzn.to/3hP0NSm
Fireball Tool Squares - https://fireballtool.com/minion-package/
Klutch Welding Table - https://amzn.to/2T25RKY
1-1/4'' Carbide Hole Saw - https://amzn.to/3jXYQUz
48mm Hole Saw (Pump Bracket) - https://amzn.to/3jTWIgD

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00:00 – Intro & Plan
00:45 – New Press Feet
02:57 – Disassembly
04:55 – Frame Mod & Adding Feet
06:46 – Motor & Pump Shelf
07:27 – New Pump Bracket
10:12 – Enlarging Pin Holes
13:57 – Traveling Guide Mod
14:38 – Die Holders & Dies
18:29 – Slag Catcher
19:21 – Wiring Switch
21:28 – Hydraulic Assembly
28:03 – Start Up & Traveling Block Connect
29:32 – Testing, Front Die Tabs, & Outro

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