Re: a frame press

[Igor Kessel <e6941tb@ix.netcom.com>]

frankbauer@thevine.net wrote:
> 
> i'm lucky enough to have a harbor freight tools store 3 miles from my
> house.  while, um, browsing yesterday i noticed they have a small (bench
> top) 6 ton a-frame press for $50.  the opening will accept a part up to
> 6 by 10 inches.   i am replacing all the bushings on the tqw and am
> thinking about getting this press to have a go at it myself.  i'm
> guessing it will cost me $150-200 if i have someone else do the press
> work.  anyone have some thoughts about this?

I'd grab it right away at this price. Hell, I'd buy it at twice this price in a 
heartbeat. Having done a_lot_of_work on my 35ton press at work, I'd venture to say 
that it should be a second agregate in anyone's shop, right after a compressor.

When I quit my engineering job and lose access to all the toys that I have at the 
plant, I'll definetely buy a similar press. Along with a compact drill/mill/lathe 
combo.

-- 
Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ - 18psi (TAP)
'97 A4TQ - on the boat
Philadelphia, PA
USA