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I'm scheduled for a 2nd cancer surgery soon. Trying to tie up loose ends now.I just know it can't be that far
Never know when.
I'm scheduled for a 2nd cancer surgery soon. Trying to tie up loose ends now.I just know it can't be that far
I wouldn't buy Chinese stuff for a business. But as a hobbyist, I consider them as kits to be made into something workable. It's a challenge! I've had one Vevor item, a 7X10 tilting plate. It was obvious it had been machined the same day it was cast, probably still warm. It had a bit of a twist. Which I machined out of it. Works fine now.the basic Chinese foundry products that I have or have used are reasonable for what they do. I'd really like to see one up close to see if it's finished well enough.
I added an air over hydraulic bottle jack to my hydraulic press, beats hand pumping it.... Horror Fright has these at a reasonable cost.I have a 25 year old 20 ton bottle jack press. It works OK but is slow to use and has a short travel that then makes me move the beam, again.
I've looked for a used Arbor press but my area is short on such things.
Looking @ Vevor, they have a 3 ton ratcheting for $253 frt. pd. Yes, I know it is not up to the name brand's quality. But is it good enough for a hobbyist to use occasionally? I do some press fits, bearing push offs and broach some keyways. The present process with the hydraulic jack takes a kazillion ups & downs of the handle. I'd have to weld up a stand for it with a notch to allow long work. I've got the $ for an import and there is no way I'd spend the $ for a name brand. Would you buy the Vevor?
Specifications:
Capacity: 3 Ton
Type: Ratcheted
Material: Cast Iron
Max. Work Height: 11.02 in / 280 mm
Ram Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 x 17.32 in / 38 x 38 x 440 mm
Plate Diameter: 6.69 in / 170 mm
Throat Depth: 6.3 in / 160 mm
Overall Size: 17 x 9.6 x 21.8 inch / 43.2 x 24.6 x 55.4 cm
Item Weight: 122 lbs / 55 kg
Item Dimensions: 17 x 9.6 x 21.8 in / 43.2 x 24.6 x 55.4 cm
Anchor the stand to a wall or the floor. They will tip sideways as likely as forward. No fun once gravity has had its way.After watching some reviews, I decided to take a chance & ordered the 3 ton ratcheting model. Be here in about a week. $250 + Tx, delivered.
Then I'll need to get a stand made. Looks like the stand needs to be designed so the leverage of pulling the lever all the way down doesn't tip the entire thing forward.
Gravity: not just s good idea - it’s the Law!Anchor the stand to a wall or the floor. They will tip sideways as likely as forward. No fun once gravity has had its way.
After watching some reviews, I decided to take a chance & ordered the 3 ton ratcheting model. Be here in about a week. $250 + Tx, delivered.
Then I'll need to get a stand made. Looks like the stand needs to be designed so the leverage of pulling the lever all the way down doesn't tip the entire thing forward.