Re: a frame press

[Orin Eman <orin@WOLFENET.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.

Harbor Freight Tools also have a 12 ton press for around $100 (which I bought)
and a 20 ton.  Definitely worth getting the 6 or 12.  Time it right and
you can usually get free shipping from them too.

Orin.