hydraulic press

I have been looking into making coins. From what I have read I need upward of a 100 ton press and most likely in the 500 ton range to make a good impression. I was hoping to go at it from the other end with softer metal, like annealed copper or aluminum. Other thoughts are use of other...

Hi guys! I just purchased a used Dake 75 ton press for my work shop. Nice condition older unit. The first thing after I got it I realized that just like a lathe or mill a press doesn't do much without accessories. I went to my local scrap supplier and they had some 1 1/2" x 5" wide steel in...