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I really enjoy looking at these forums, you can get good ideas to build things. No more heating and beating in the vise anymore. This is what I built. Attached Images
Reply:Before the paint was even dry I decided I needed to add a small outlet table with a movable guide 90 degrees to the top brake die just to keep the bends square (not done yet, but on the list) Attached Images
Reply:Practical and straight forward.  Good job. Did you run a test yet and the top die, is it beveled? I am originally from NE Ohio as well.  50 miles south of ClevelandForgot to add, nice touch with the winch, I have been meaning to put one on my press.Last edited by geezer; 05-03-2011 at 08:32 AM.Reason: add contentGeezerPower Mig 255C185 TIGBlue 175 MIGRanger 8 Kohler 20HP1974 5K Lincoln/Wisconsin Powered (Cherry)Victor/Harris O/AK 487 Spool Gun
Reply:Looks great. I live in Medina county Ohio.How did you get the edge on the top die? (not sure if that is proper name - part that is forced down by the ram)Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:The top die was ground to a 60 degree angle. I put a new 7" disc on the big Milwaukee grinder and laid it flat at the angle I needed and just kept going back and forth, then I took a big file to it. It took a long time but it worked. The break will bend 1/4" past 90 degrees. Ohio, I wish it would stop raining for a while. LOL. Attached Images
Reply:Very nice!This is on my too build list.
Reply:Originally Posted by HarleyscooterThe top die was ground to a 60 degree angle. I put a new 7" disc on the big Milwaukee grinder and laid it flat at the angle I needed and just kept going back and forth, then I took a big file to it. It took a long time but it worked. The break will bend 1/4" past 90 degrees. Ohio, I wish it would stop raining for a while. LOL.
Reply:That's a very professional looking job, nice work.I'm in Morrow County Ohio about 30 miles up 71 from Columbus. I'm working on an ark in case it doesn't stop raining.www.excorioprecisionarms.com
Reply:Very cool.  How do you like it?  Any other changes you think it needs?  I am in the process of building one.   I was thinking of using a 1x1" bar as the leading (sharp) edge.  I plan to bolt it the plate, so if/when the edge gets nicked/bruised, I can just put a new edge on without scrapping the whole plate.Lincoln AC225 & MigPak 140, Lincoln Magnum SpoolGun, Miller Spectrum 375-X Plasma, Syncrowave 200 TIG, Millermatic 252 MIG, Miller Digital Elite, General 7x12" horiz/vert bandsaw, 3' box/pan brake, 20 ton press, milling machine, 12x28 lathe, etc.
Reply:Nice work, clean and simple.Gordhttp://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/
Reply:Nice clean build. Looks great!
Reply:I finished the outlet table and have used the brake some, it works very good but a air over hyd or fast lift jack would make it better. Attached Images
Reply:What is the capacity of your press?  Can you use a stronger air over hydro jack and increase your bending power without damaging the iron worker?  Just curious.  Loooks great all put together and painted.BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:I like it.As with all projects, if you had it to do over again, what would you change?
Reply:Originally Posted by RbeckettWhat is the capacity of your press?  Can you use a stronger air over hydro jack and increase your bending power without damaging the iron worker?  Just curious.  Loooks great all put together and painted.Bob
Reply:Originally Posted by joedirt1966I like it.As with all projects, if you had it to do over again, what would you change?
Reply:I like the looks of the press, but I might be tempted to put the springs on the other way to press down on the part I was about to bend.  It might make it easier to hold the part in position if it were under some spring tension.Miller Syncrowave 350Millermatic 252/ 30A spoolgunMiller Bobcat 225g w/ 3545 spoolgunLincoln PowerArc4000Lincoln 175 Mig  Lincoln 135 Mig Everlast 250EX TigCentury ac/dc 230 amp stickVictor O/AHypertherm 1000 plasma
Reply:Originally Posted by DougAustinTXI like the looks of the press, but I might be tempted to put the springs on the other way to press down on the part I was about to bend.  It might make it easier to hold the part in position if it were under some spring tension.
Reply:Originally Posted by BoostinjdmTry it and tell us how it works out for ya.....Easiest way to position material is to bring the jack down till the top die just starts to touch.   Then bump the piece around till your marks line up.