I like that press, good and sturdy. If you find your guage tends to stutter/bounce a lot once you get to putting it to work you might want to put that orfice back in there as it acts as a damper.
About 25 years ago a friend and I built a press along similar lines for his Blacksmith shop to press stuff. Mostly hot steel into a die of some sort. The open C frame style is really handy for that kind of work. A foot pedal is one of the first things we did after it was put in operation. Anyway I hope it works well for your intended application. Cheers
Zach, It is beginning to look real good. That switch/fuse box you had really had an antique look and would work well. Enjoyed the video keep up the good work. Sam
That press turned out crazy awesome I just love your work ethic and attitude I watched that 1st video and when that cap blew apart thank god you didn't get hurt but you looked at the carnage and said well that didn't work I'll just make a better end cap and you did you are best problem solver I have seen and by the way I love your videos as well keep problem-solving and as your shirt says your here cause you broke something Great guy great fix great video take care
Zach, that press was very interesting when You first showed it to us, You have made useful improvements since. Thanks for sharing the time and efforts You spend on these videos. Best Wishes.
Thinking the standoff inside cylinder was there to keep piston from getting to low relative to the return(bottom ) fitting, causing the piston hang at full extension.
If ya decide you want a larger "deck" for convenient parts holding a couple of "wings" off the sides (since they're not under press load unless you wish is to then reinforce) can have holes or T-slots for milling machine table and other clamps which hold pretty much anything, including stuff you might not want your fingers next to the ram when pressing.
Zach I have been watching some of your old videos where you mention your Instagram, you should do a daily shirt post so we can read all of the text. Your shirts are one of many hidden gems in your videos
Thanks for taking time and sharing your projects and experience. I don't believe people understand the scope of operating a business and the time involved and taking time out of your busy schedule to do videos.
Very cool. Nice work- I like the adjustable 1”plates idea. Hydraulic injection is indeed something ya don’t want. I met a guy who had a it in his face, bc he kicked a hose the was attach to the backside of a well that was blowing out. It clogged with cuttings and drilling mud and blew up when he kicked it. It looks like someone flicked a handfull of ink on his face
I got a wood splitter that was rated 37 tons but was probably 35, depending on the pressure. Rated around 4K with a 5 inch cylinder you had to watch that thing. When it got fouled, things would fly. Your rig will be the same thing. Be careful and stay hid. A remote would be really good for a valve. I ran a 100 ton job but it had a remote but I still hid. Blessings
good afternoon, do you produce oil from pumping pump stops? Suppose the oil accumulated after some time and pumped it out into metal barrels that can be transported in a pickup truck?
Weld some nuts on the inside edges of the column and bolt a plate over the whole side to cover those hoses. You could also just run a rod down to a "dumb" pedal and leave the valve as is.
A foot switch with good control resolution will make that thing perfect for what you want... The only thing I'd suggest (if it doesn't already exist in your design) is an ultimate relief loop just in case something should go wrong.
Hi Zach hey your press works, might leak a little but we all leak a little.😁 If you ever replace that leaking O-ring try a little dielectric grease on it on reassembly, anyway thanks for the video take care....................see ya
I would put an emergency stop pull red in and out switch to operate it just in case something catastrophic happens again so that you can just slap the red switch and get away from it
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How on earth did you weld a seam that long directly to the cylinder without pulling the bore way out of round??
Another great job, Zach. I love to see all your projects. You make them so interesting and you can learn so much from them. Just awesome!
Great to have you back doing the part 2 on the press it is good to see it completed
I like that press, good and sturdy. If you find your guage tends to stutter/bounce a lot once you get to putting it to work you might want to put that orfice back in there as it acts as a damper.
About 25 years ago a friend and I built a press along similar lines for his Blacksmith shop to press stuff. Mostly hot steel into a die of some sort. The open C frame style is really handy for that kind of work. A foot pedal is one of the first things we did after it was put in operation. Anyway I hope it works well for your intended application. Cheers
A vid of a tour of your shop would be great. Some of that old iron machine tools look interesting. Nice press project.
Zach,
It is beginning to look real good. That switch/fuse box you had really had an antique look and would work well. Enjoyed the video keep up the good work.
Sam
Twice on a Saturday, AWESOME!! Looking forward to hearing about the new leases.
That press turned out crazy awesome I just love your work ethic and attitude I watched that 1st video and when that cap blew apart thank god you didn't get hurt but you looked at the carnage and said well that didn't work I'll just make a better end cap and you did you are best problem solver I have seen and by the way I love your videos as well keep problem-solving and as your shirt says your here cause you broke something Great guy great fix great video take care
Hahah thanks. I love it.
Zach, that press was very interesting when You first showed it to us, You have made useful improvements since. Thanks for sharing the time and efforts You spend on these videos. Best Wishes.
Thanks.
Thinking the standoff inside cylinder was there to keep piston from getting to low relative to the return(bottom ) fitting, causing the piston hang at full extension.
On your log splitter valve you should be able to turn down the return trip point pressure so it tripps off at lower pressure on the return.
Ill look into this. I never considered that.
Love your videos! Now you need some V blocks to hold things while pressing stuff.
If ya decide you want a larger "deck" for convenient parts holding a couple of "wings" off the sides (since they're not under press load unless you wish is to then reinforce) can have holes or T-slots for milling machine table and other clamps which hold pretty much anything, including stuff you might not want your fingers next to the ram when pressing.
Zach I have been watching some of your old videos where you mention your Instagram, you should do a daily shirt post so we can read all of the text. Your shirts are one of many hidden gems in your videos
When I seen the first video of the press I said to myself that was a great idea so I built one like yours
One of my favorite channels on the tube
Thanks.
I think the old machines you’re using are very interesting I hope you have time to talk about those someday.
Nice work!
Thanks for another video Zach
Glad I waited to the end, before commenting that it sounded like you were running straight polarity, as you figured out.
Yeah. I swapped the leads and it welded great.
Thanks for taking time and sharing your projects and experience.
I don't believe people understand the scope of operating a business and the time involved and taking time out of your busy schedule to do videos.
great to see ya back zach, thumbs up from uk 😁
Awesome Zach!
Thank you
Very cool. Nice work- I like the adjustable 1”plates idea.
Hydraulic injection is indeed something ya don’t want. I met a guy who had a it in his face, bc he kicked a hose the was attach to the backside of a well that was blowing out. It clogged with cuttings and drilling mud and blew up when he kicked it. It looks like someone flicked a handfull of ink on his face
I got a wood splitter that was rated 37 tons but was probably 35, depending on the pressure. Rated around 4K with a 5 inch cylinder you had to watch that thing. When it got fouled, things would fly. Your rig will be the same thing. Be careful and stay hid. A remote would be really good for a valve. I ran a 100 ton job but it had a remote but I still hid. Blessings
Impressive, as always!
good afternoon, do you produce oil from pumping pump stops? Suppose the oil accumulated after some time and pumped it out into metal barrels that can be transported in a pickup truck?
You are one of a kind vlogger! 👍
11:00 that's some fine wiring there. Must be those high dollar strain relief wire nuts. 😂
A New Lease on TheZachLife.....kinda catchy! Love the press. Maybe a little wider foot? It looks pretty narrow.
its got a wide foot at the back. Its pretty stable.
For your protection put a ban of steel around that cylinder flang since it is right at your face level.
Weld some nuts on the inside edges of the column and bolt a plate over the whole side to cover those hoses. You could also just run a rod down to a "dumb" pedal and leave the valve as is.
I think i might do that.
I wouldn't just wrap them hoses, you should put some plate over it
A foot switch with good control resolution will make that thing perfect for what you want... The only thing I'd suggest (if it doesn't already exist in your design) is an ultimate relief loop just in case something should go wrong.
it does its made into the valve.
It'd be cool if you made the table up and down adjustable
Hi Zach hey your press works, might leak a little but we all leak a little.😁 If you ever replace that leaking O-ring try a little dielectric grease on it on reassembly, anyway thanks for the video take care....................see ya
Thanks.
Looks like you work that lathe hard making blue chips!
AMERICA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯that press is an awesome build i really like it! Better than anything you can buy!
zach you remind me of eugene off walking dead useful person when the world shuts down not sure if youve seen the show
Don't forget to clean it up and paint it!
Nice!
Nice job
Sweet👍
Be glad to show you how to make black powder rockets on that press.
Welcome to the Hydraulic Press Channel...Zach Edition
Hahaha
12:54 is is a damping orifice and yeah they can get plugged :)
Bypass hydraulic valve plus set it so it does not dead-head
Zach, you are truly a frustrated inventor!
Sweet Press! Use the push button switch for the motor. Disconnect switches don’t last long.
Put a bypass on it so you don't blow something else next time you are at full travel. Like a 4500 psi bypass.
its got one made in the valve.
Its Alive, ahhhhhhhh 😊😊😊😊 lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like the idea of a foot pedal, than you have a chance to trap both hands in it😂
Hahaha
Your the MAN
It's always better to have to much hose than not enough 😮
vou are the master of disaster 😂
Howdy Zach
I pressed 2 and it changed the channel 😢
GG
Welcome to the Hoo-draulic press channel!
Hahaha i thought about it lol
Are you dying your hair?
Haha no.
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I would put an emergency stop pull red in and out switch to operate it just in case something catastrophic happens again so that you can just slap the red switch and get away from it
Always Use Hand Gloves while Turning on machine .. Metal Burs are Harmful ok TC _ safety first... Deepak Shrikhande Sir DME DBM DNDT DHFSM FIRE SEFETY INATRUCTOR GOV APPROUVED INSTRUCTOR MUMBAI 🇮🇳💐🌄
And be sure to wear foot gloves also!