Home built Iron worker

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I want an Iron worker real bad.... But $10,000 is a lot of money...Has anyone tryed to make one ???I'm really thinking about it.... I use one everyday at my job...
Reply:If you already have one at your disposal...Take pics of this and that..You already have the subject in your head anyway but reference pics are always good..Would it cost more in time and metal and consumables over just buying one and getting it over with??Lots to consider here.....zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:What size are you looking for.  I just a search and found a bunch used and new.Found this small one for what seems cheap.http://www.medfordtools.com/metalpro.html
Reply:How about a used one?How about modules that you could run in an H-frame press?Otherwise, I suppose... The first thing to consider are the capacity and stations you want.Then, choose a brand of tooling that is readily available and simple to set-up.If I were to build one, I think I would start with some type of a scrap production machine, that is made with a heavy welded plate base, and already has a hydraulic power unit.Time to start scrounging heavy plate.Go for it; Let's see it!
Reply:where are you, my work may have on old buffalo for sale.  Punch, notch, shear and nip.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:I'm in the Northeast Pennsyvania area...This is what I'm thinking of building...But the Buffalo sounds like a place to start...
Reply:well, you may of just found one for sale.  Im in the southeast, right off the lansdale exit of the turnpike.  Ill talk to the boss tommorow and see what he says.FYI, hydro ones take alot of power to run, ours is mechanical and takes alot less.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:I'll be smiling all day...