Custom H-Frame hydraulic press

I had a new H-Frame hydraulic press made and it is finally done. It should comfortably handle 50 ton.

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This started as 5/16" thick C-channel and was reinforced with 1/2" thick steel plate.
The top was boxed in with more 1/2" steel and has 1" of additional steel. Sorry, no pics here os the cross member. The cylinder hass a 5" diameter ram. The frame beside the cylinder is to hold the cylinder up when it has to be unbolted from the frame and slid to the side.

Here is a link to all the pics.........
Custom H-Frame - a set on Flickr

The rest of the pics show the workshop of Stinar Mfg of Cannon Falls , MN where the work was done.

I should note that Dennis Danich designed and helped with the initial setup and tack welding then he went with me to Stinar Mfg and answered questions.

I will post more pics when I get it unloaded from my pickup and setup. It is 73" tall and 32" wide.

Oh, the reason I had this built is that the prior press collapsed under the 50 ton pressure.

very nice,what are you going to use it for?

BTW, Randy Stinar of Stinar Mfg really knows his stuff and does excellent work.
Dennis Danich is a retired Millwright/machinist and he thought that Randy did an excellent job.
I agree. :)

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

very nice,what are you going to use it for?

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Making barber hones.

You got a customer waiting,,,:D

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Making barber hones.

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Thats going to be a great project.I know from a site I used to be a member of you have all the recipies
Pls keep us posted.------------------------------------------------

I gave you a "like" even though I had no idea what it was , until you told us, but it looks strong & blue is my favorite color. :shrug:

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Making barber hones.

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That is so cool!

What are you going to put in them, except "barbers" of course?

The press looks beefy, very cool!

Charlie

Crushed Jnat or other good stone would be fun, some stones are crap for razors becourse they're to soft but crushed and pressed with a binder they could be good!

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Originally Posted by Lemur

Crushed Jnat or other good stone would be fun, some stones are crap for razors becourse they're to soft but crushed and pressed with a binder they could be good!

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Now thats an idea! :)

Looks awesome Randy. Looks like it will do the job!
Does this mean I can quit sharpening my razors on the back doors concrete stoop?????

Ray

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Originally Posted by walleyeman

Looks awesome Randy. Looks like it will do the job!
Does this mean I can quit sharpening my razors on the back doors concrete stoop?????

Ray

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The stoop will always have a place in a honing routine. For me it is right before I make a custom letter opener.

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Originally Posted by McBrautigam

The stoop will always have a place in a honing routine. For me it is right before I make a custom letter opener.

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How did you know thats what I shaved with??

Ray

Let me know if there is any way I can help you getting set up.

GO RANDY!!

Very nice! and certainly very interesting, keep us posted!

Here in Minnesota we are entering the big deep freeze for the next week. Highs in the single digits. Not much will be done when its that cold. The workshop is unheated! :cry:

Ouch!!

Ray

50 tons, that is impressive. I think my press is 25 and I am amazed at how much metal it can move in one heat. Maybe some action shots or video when it gets up and running?

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Here in Minnesota we are entering the big deep freeze for the next week. Highs in the single digits. Not much will be done when its that cold. The workshop is unheated! :cry:

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Take off a wheel and bolt on the pump then start up the Ranger and open the windows! [The truck windows.]:rofl2:

You would have to let it run all night tonight!