I hope this video was helpful to someone, here is a discount code for you: VVPROMO to get 5% off, all links are in the description of the video. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this and any ways you think would work even better for the price. cheers J
Another reason for preheat is to stop any potential martinsite in the heat affected zone or majority austinite and pearlite when its mean to be ferrite and pealite in low carbon steel (0.2%-0.5% carbon content)
That deburing thing is magic, im still using a Norga deburing hand tool i got as an apprentice sheetmetal worker over 40 years ago, using original tip !!!
Hi Joshua, that seems like a powerful "small" monster you build there 😃 Too "heavy" for the stuff I make, but the way you build these tools and give a clear explanation how to build them, is always a pleasure to watch. I already pick up some of your tooling ideas, bought them myself and still happy I did 🙂 I am sure you inspire lots of people. I hope it works out with your future projects. Have fun! 👍
Thank you so much and I'm glad these videos are helpful to you, thank you for letting me know as it is a real encouragment. I'm considdering getting quick connection fitting for the hydraulics and maybe experiment with small cyclinders for making super clamps. cheers J
Nicely done, I like how you used the plasma cutter to cut out the I beam to slide your piece in to weld it instead of just welding it on the bottom - makes it very strong that way. Thanks for the video!
Thank you. Yes it's definitely one of the stronger ways to join it for this application. I think 30t would potentially peel it off if it was just butt welded. Cheers J
Great to see another build. I look forward to seeing the new videos you talk about getting back to hand making tools and working with the copice project. Thanks for all the great content
TBH, im super glad YT algorithm suggested me your channel. great to see you're still using the products you got in the past making the reviews that much more true over the "years". and you dont shout while being smart-funny. great job!
Thank you so much. I'm really glad to have your support and encouragement, I want to try and bring more simple diy tools and techniques in the future. However reviewing some of the more complex machines is paying the way and hopefully is still of interest to you. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle of course it is. im still trying to do a shop of my own so anything goes in terms of welding, cnc, machining, wood and metal working, or anything workshop related (my first view was the webasto you did and it seems it's still rocking in the background) related is awesome and much appreciated
Even though you are across the pond from me, I do enjoy seeing your videos. You have helped me think about having different diy options. Keep up the good work.
"The question is, can I get this back in again." How many times have I asked myself that one. I encountered ball bearings and springs when, at age 12, I took my pellet gun apart. I never did get the safety working properly after that. I loved watching this adventure.
Joshua always great to see ur videos my friend. Always learning from your videos sir. Awesome exampleing and reviewimg tools / toys. Absolutely awesome job. Love this design and build. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Forge your life worth living. Keep making. God bless.
Another great video. I'm going to admit I did not fully understand all of the details (my problem not your delivery) but really loved the insightfulness. What a wonderful tool you've created. Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with it.
Different, I always like it along the context of it won't be used as intended. As the this, and that come together into something unique. Like the press, thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Really pleased you have got the chance of making one of these I have been collecting parts for one myself. problem I have is I acquired a petrol driven pump and have to convert to electric Bah! at least the neighbours will be happy I haven't gone the power hammer route! lol keep up the videos really appreciate them they all cover what I mess about with 👍
shove a bit of cloth in the exhaust, and a ziptie around the exhaust port for the chamfer tool, makes it much quieter, also they make corner round inserts for them as well
Hello, I have just finish mine from your build but with the electric hydraulic pump and its a very nice portable press. I didn't push to the max of capacity yet, but it's working fine for me ! Thanks !
I would love to see a pic of your set up. I am going to build one as well, but wasnt sure what kind of air volume it would take vs the electric over hydraulic.
Joshua, it is so hard forging that life worth living working 12 hours days. you are a welcome beacon of release and inspiration. I am hoping to buy your power hammer plans shortly. All your content is awesome and come away with something. please go back to your roots. as the world collapses in on itself those are the skill the ordinary person will need to survive. thank you
Thank you so much. Definitely having those traditional and primitive skills is important for both self-sufficiency and survival should it hit the fan. I did 12hour night shifts after I lost my old workshop and very slowly kept using my rest days to build up the life we have now. It's hard work but no one else will do it for you. All the very best my friend. Cheers J
Very good idea... if rebuilding one of those footvalves is not beyond you... sometimes you can pick them up at bodyshops broken. This is the same system used to straighten frames... and they work great! You can actually pull a car to pieces with one .
Could you please make a video on your vice metal bending rig. I'm very interested if you build it yourself and how you made it. Or if it's just a tool you bought and how you rate it
hmmm , have a air over hydrailic pump on my 20 ton garagepress , and the pu mp itself looks verry simulair to the one in the foot operated one , might go take a look if i can convert it to foot operation ..........could put a foot operated aitvalve on it but then i still whont be able to release the ram without taking my hand off the woekpiece to operate the release valve
Another reason why you should pre-heat a huge steel plate before welding, is called "equivalent carbon" (probably not the right term). It is a metallurgy formula that allows you to calculate the hardenability of the heated metal (in that case the weld). The problem with such thick steel is that the carbon is attracted by the weld, and the final weld ends up being much harder than if the plate was thinner because the carbon has more room to go in the weld. I welded recently a 40mm steel plate which was 0.13% carbon, and the carbon equivalent ended up being 0.7% !!!! so this is waaay above the minimum for it to harden. I just learned this a few days ago and i found this fascinating thought i would share !
@@joshuadelisle i knew it was just a regular construction Steel, so i took the average composition to enter in the formula which ended up in a carbon equivalent of 0,7%
Great video Joshua, it seems its been a while since your videos popped up. I'm very glad to hear about your self sufficiency forged tools. Obviously that's been a goal and long term plan of yours, considering the wood gas generator , steam generator etc. So keep up the great work. Just don't get taken too much by all the "sustainable" talk. And if you hear that in the context of "sustainable development " and "governance" , run for the hills, there is an agenda behind it and you and I and our families are not in the club if ya know what I mean. I have a feeling you already know this stuff though. I've liked the video and I'm gonna share it on my Facebook page. So keep forging a life worth living and I'll see you on the next video.
I almost choked on my vape when you said how much (little) you pay for the forklift tines; I mean, a tenner for all that steel?! 😲 I love these _"look at what I built for a fraction of the cost"_ type videos; I just wish I had (or knew someone who did have) random lengths of I-beam and chunks of 12mm plate lying around as scrap. 😄👍
Lol. It's a definite fact that the best deals can't be found on the internet and instead networking with the hidden away underdogs of the industry can find you the best stuff. Note that the I-beam has been lying around in my shed for 12 years and those tines I bought pre covid when prices weren't as crazy. Cheers J
Baker forklifts do some of the best tines as never had a fault once in 20years of scrap yard animals trying to lift 20ton on 3.5 tonight trucks😂 Cheap daint last a week
@@Tattooedfreak _"trying to lift 20 ton on 3.5 ton trucks"_ I've worked with people like that, well, _tried_ to! Do you think they're all related, or at least share a common gene? 🤔😆
@@Loneman_OG maximum stupidity seems to be very common in the workplace. Look at those in charge tbf most have never picked up more than a pen and they are controlling the job.
Hello Thank you for a nice video. What kind of oil do you use in the pump? Bought the same pump but cant find What oil type i must use? Please let me know if you can. Best regards Tobias
@@Ismailshaikh-hd5uv 500 tons is a lot. One of those would be used to forge shafts for power station stators. I think it's a bit overkill for rice. For example you would need something like a 150hp motor to drive the hydraulics which is a very big motor. It depends on how fast you want it to move but you can get away with a small motor and pump if the cylinder is a very large bore and the press die is small to produce 500tons.
This is amazing stuff, I am about to buy this cylinder and pump, actually 50mm stroke because I think I need smaller cylinder so I can use it on cars to take out bearings. But I will build a press to. Any advices?!
Also is it necessary to have that air valve on the air hose that is connected to the pump? Good job man, and thanks a lot for the reply and all the DIY info on your channel!
I built a similar one some years ago out of a short ram that 'only' had 20 tons and would still deform my frame with ease. I've had one of these foot pump ones on my Redo list now that I'm a more competent welder, but steel prices have kept me from doing so. Might be about time to slip down to the scrap yard and trade in my pile of aluminum cans!
It's rated to 10000psi so most of the pumps will produce that but the question is flow rate. The faster the flow rate the faster the punch speed. Most of Vevors pumps are all the same except the electric versions. Cheers J
@joshuadelisle I purchased one of these this week and worked a treat to remove a seized pin. I have found though that the hydraulic oil is leaking from the internal seal quite badly. Have you experienced this at all on yours? Upon closer inspection the internal bore of the hollow piston hasn’t got the finest machining finish which is probably what’s causing this issue. It holds under load (as the seal conforms) but leaks when idle. Be interested in your experience a few months on.
Thank you I'll definitely check mine as I use it. I left the breath hole open when storing it once and it leaked but other than that it's been fine. Cheers J
Hi Joshua, I am planning to build a press to make "techoplancton" for fishing. That is basically different flours and materials pressed dry under high pressure. It really needs 15-20 tons of pressure so it sticks well. I normally use a manual 20 tons bottle jack to make it but want to try an electric solution. Do you think these Vevor tools could handle it reliably?
I've just used mine to forge 90 railing spike tops and bend 100x 316 stainless brackets. So far its been very reliable and theyre very simple but sturdy bits of kit that I've got. i've not tried their electric version yet though, I can only coment on the exact kit I've used. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thanks! What I meant by "electric" that it's not manual (like the bottle jack). The one in your video is using air compressor if I understand well but some folks told me the air compressors are not good enough (don't make enough pressure) and only the oil pump versions are reliable. But those are way more expensive hence I am interested in your opinion. If a 30 TON set (same cylinder and same air powered pump) can do 20 tons of pressure it should work.
Hi mate, interesting video. So no dramas mounting that Ram upside with fluid leakage or air voids above the pump? Do the specs say you can mount it upside down? Cheers
Great video as always mate, I would love to see you making some green woodworking tools as this is something I have toyed with myself, as I’m just a humble wood butcherer I would love to see how a pro goes about this. Although the review video aren’t as interesting as the build videos you still make them interesting and fun to watch, the hills have to be payed and you can use them tools to make build videos so it’s a win win in my opinion buddy !
You certainly could. Probably needs a larger hydraulic tank for anything serious. You could even have several foot pumps for different actions. Cheers J
So say you already have a hydraulic shop press and you wanted to add the air over haydraulic pump to it so it could be used as a forging press. Is that possible with this pump and if so how would you add it to the existing hydraulic cylinder that currently only has a hand pump?
Hi. I have an aircraft jack which is at least 50t by my reckoning. I want to build a pump similar to this one using a short 100mm diameter cylinder and pneumatics. This pump won't be enough but I have considered daisy chaining a few of these pumps together. It would use more air than what the compressor can pump but having a large tank means it will be able to run for a while at a much faster speed. Cheers J
Quick noob question, you linked 750w double acting hydraulic power pack in the discription, what are the hydrolic power packs used for? just wondering because i never saw them in the video
@@joshuadelisle so this is a different option than the compressed air footpetal? if you got one of the hydraulic pumps do you still need air footpetal? is there any solid differences on how it affects the press? thanks.
Thank you Terry. The UK has limited stock but the USA stock has an amazing selection of different types, I'm super pleased with how compact this version is also. cheers J
I know this is an older video now but awesome lookining , what's the smallest compressor you think you could run on as I'm thinking about having a go but not much space for a compressor was thinking of a small 24l electric one but not sure it would cope
Hi sorry for the questions but just checking as im new to air compressors, the hydraulic pump days it used 5-10cfm as most compressors seem to be about9.6 is that OK or would 14.5 be a lot better, I dont really use a air tools so compressor would really just be for this project.
@@chrislawrence6015 the cfm is how fast it re-fills, a large tank takes longer to fill so a bigger cfm pump is required. It makes no difference to the output which is determined by the psi and diameter of hose. Cheers J
Joshua - you’m a bleddy star! I’ve been asking all the suppliers today via messenger and email and it appears you had already answered positively some 9 hours ago … Whilst none of them know or will apparently … get back to me?
@@davideddy2672 they're very pricey, I considderd buying a diesel hydraulic log spliter just for the parts as they are cheaper than buying just the powepack. cheers j
So my friend works for a scrap dealer and supplies them for me. I would simply ask your local if they can reserve some for youand you pay them the scrap value or a bit extra to make it worth their while. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle It was 7:18 but now I've rewatched it again i understand its heated before welding so not to take the heat out of the weld. Makes sense now, I watched it after finishing work at 5am i was half asleep, that's my excuse anyway 😂 Thanks for your quick reply 👍
a quick question, i'm a bit of a noob as far as hydraulics, vevor says this is a single action ram, which from my googling means it only does force in one direction, how come you are getting it to pull the bearing through the log, and push to forge ?
@@coffeeoutlaws7783 that's right but it's spring loaded on the return and the fluid goes back through the same pipe. Double action means you will get high pressure on the return also but you do not on a single action only the power of the internal spring when you bypass the fluid pressure. Cheers J
I will certainly be making punching die holders for it. You get a 35t punch from VEVOR that is very affordable. Depends on the size of cut out you want to make. Cheers J
@@Phaedon yes. You'll be compensating tonnage for speed. If you want high speed and high tonnage then you need a more powerful pump and motor. Cheers J
I’ve been trying to come up with a cheap option to assist me in forging blades and other small projects. I will have to build whatever I choose which means I’ll have to get a welder first… I’ve seen some used, electric wood splitters for pretty cheap. Either I make a powered press or power hammer. If I do the planning right, I could use my belt grinder motor to run the power hammer.. I still have to get a used $100 welder and to learn how to at least do a half decent weld.
@@joshuadelisle Thank you for your reply. Your content is the best I've seen. Another question: I am going to have to use a manual setup. Enerpac two speed hand pump w/ cylinder. Would I be correct in assuming if the pump is oversized in relation to its oil output on the cylinder that it would gain stroke speed? I am getting conflicting information. Perhaps I am missing something. I would much appreciate your thoughts.
@@algyt-t4k thank you so much. The flow rate of the pump will determine stroke speed and the psi will determine the force. A cylinder with a large bore size will move slower than one with a small bore but will have more force in comparison. The stroke length doesn't affect the speed but will take longer to extend fully compared to a shorter stroke because it has more volume area to fill. I hope that helps. Cheers J
Thanks for another great video. You mentioned you buy in the old forklift forks for a tenner. I could really use some steel that thick but haven't been able to afford it. Where do you get them from at such a low price? Or have you got any you want to sell? I only need 1 or 2. Any info would be great. Thanks again
Thank you. A friend gets them for me from a scrap man. They apparently have to replace the tines once they are worn or damaged. If you're in the UK I can maybe get you a contact? Cheers J
This stuff IS what I'd like to see you make! I'm an aspiring blacksmith, veeeeeeery close to being a journeyman Welder (Red Seal welder in Canada) and have worked in metal fabrication for about 5-6 years and my "long game" goal is to have my own workshop with the tools I need to use all of my knowledge and experience to run a small business. I have an issue that compounds the difficulty of not working with a press or power hammer, I've had heart disease since I was born and had my last open heart surgery 4 years ago so swinging a hammer for ages and ages really wears me down. But my real problem after that, is capital. I don't have the money to be able to afford a small power hammer or even a 6 ton press (lol saw one at Canadian tire, well a log splitter on sale but EVEN STILL). Anyway, yeah finding out ways to make cheap but really useful equipment to get a broke ass bitch like myself burning propane. Keep up the good work, the videos are great!!
I hope this video was helpful to someone, here is a discount code for you: VVPROMO to get 5% off, all links are in the description of the video.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this and any ways you think would work even better for the price. cheers J
Another reason for preheat is to stop any potential martinsite in the heat affected zone or majority austinite and pearlite when its mean to be ferrite and pealite in low carbon steel (0.2%-0.5% carbon content)
Crazy how far you've came Josh, I knew you'd do great on UA-cam 😊
@@knifethrower9733 you're very kind thank you. Cheers J
@@jonhy2x4 thank you Jon. That's great information. Cheers J
Do you have a video on how you made your cnc plasma?
Really like the look of it, just what I need!
That deburing thing is magic, im still using a Norga deburing hand tool i got as an apprentice sheetmetal worker over 40 years ago, using original tip !!!
Nice. Cheers J
Always nice when someone saves us being nosey, and losing bits ourselves! Excellent review.
Thank you so much. cheers J
Hi Joshua, that seems like a powerful "small" monster you build there 😃 Too "heavy" for the stuff I make, but the way you build these tools and give a clear explanation how to build them, is always a pleasure to watch. I already pick up some of your tooling ideas, bought them myself and still happy I did 🙂 I am sure you inspire lots of people.
I hope it works out with your future projects. Have fun! 👍
Thank you so much and I'm glad these videos are helpful to you, thank you for letting me know as it is a real encouragment. I'm considdering getting quick connection fitting for the hydraulics and maybe experiment with small cyclinders for making super clamps. cheers J
Nicely done, I like how you used the plasma cutter to cut out the I beam to slide your piece in to weld it instead of just welding it on the bottom - makes it very strong that way. Thanks for the video!
Thank you. Yes it's definitely one of the stronger ways to join it for this application. I think 30t would potentially peel it off if it was just butt welded. Cheers J
Great to see another build. I look forward to seeing the new videos you talk about getting back to hand making tools and working with the copice project. Thanks for all the great content
Next video filming this week. Cheers J
TBH, im super glad YT algorithm suggested me your channel. great to see you're still using the products you got in the past making the reviews that much more true over the "years". and you dont shout while being smart-funny.
great job!
Thank you so much. I'm really glad to have your support and encouragement, I want to try and bring more simple diy tools and techniques in the future. However reviewing some of the more complex machines is paying the way and hopefully is still of interest to you. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle of course it is. im still trying to do a shop of my own so anything goes in terms of welding, cnc, machining, wood and metal working, or anything workshop related (my first view was the webasto you did and it seems it's still rocking in the background) related is awesome and much appreciated
Wow, that is indeed a mighty little press!! Joshua you are one very talented individual. Every video just gets better and better. 👏✊👍
You're very kind Trevor. Cheers J
Even though you are across the pond from me, I do enjoy seeing your videos. You have helped me think about having different diy options. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much. All the very best. Cheers J
"The question is, can I get this back in again." How many times have I asked myself that one. I encountered ball bearings and springs when, at age 12, I took my pellet gun apart. I never did get the safety working properly after that. I loved watching this adventure.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Just found your channel and I've been binge watching. Most excellent. Love your work 👍🍺🇦🇺
Thank you so much. Cheers J
I'd love to see more of this press, forging something from start to finish, I'm an amateur smith and i've been considering a hydraulic press.
Thank you, I'll see what I can do with my next commission piece. Cheers J
This is the content I enjoy watching, plus traditional forging.
Thank you David. Cheers J
Joshua always great to see ur videos my friend. Always learning from your videos sir. Awesome exampleing and reviewimg tools / toys. Absolutely awesome job. Love this design and build. Can't wait to see more videos soon. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Forge your life worth living. Keep making. God bless.
Thank you and God bless you too for your kindness and encouragement. have a great day my maker friend. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle your welcome. thanks So Much. God Bless.
Another great video. I'm going to admit I did not fully understand all of the details (my problem not your delivery) but really loved the insightfulness.
What a wonderful tool you've created. Can't wait to see what you're gonna do with it.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Josh,
This is a game changer in forging press design
Dave
Thank you Dave, I hope it helps. Cheers J
i always love these DIY tools! i cant believe the compact size to power ratio.
Thank you. Including the compressor it's not so compact but it's definitely tidy. Cheers J
In oe video I got more tips and tricks then in a year of youtube watching. great job. subscribtion well deserved.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Different, I always like it along the context of it won't be used as intended. As the this, and that come together into something unique. Like the press, thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Thank you. Cheers J
Really pleased you have got the chance of making one of these I have been collecting parts for one myself. problem I have is I acquired a petrol driven pump and have to convert to electric Bah! at least the neighbours will be happy I haven't gone the power hammer route! lol keep up the videos really appreciate them they all cover what I mess about with 👍
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Amazing. I could see you making custom hole punches and lots of stuff.
I have a 60ton petrol log splitter that I am contemplating converting to a press.
@@charlescamen5225 that would be awesome. Cheers J
shove a bit of cloth in the exhaust, and a ziptie around the exhaust port for the chamfer tool, makes it much quieter, also they make corner round inserts for them as well
Good tip thank you David. Cheers J
youtube not recommending me this channel is borderline criminal
@@chrishayes5755 thank you. Cheers J
Hello, I have just finish mine from your build but with the electric hydraulic pump and its a very nice portable press. I didn't push to the max of capacity yet, but it's working fine for me ! Thanks !
Well done. Cheers J
Does the cylinder retract by itself when the pump is turned off?
@carpy1970 yes when the return valve is pressed. There is an internal spring that makes it retract. Cheers J
I would love to see a pic of your set up. I am going to build one as well, but wasnt sure what kind of air volume it would take vs the electric over hydraulic.
Joshua, it is so hard forging that life worth living working 12 hours days. you are a welcome beacon of release and inspiration. I am hoping to buy your power hammer plans shortly. All your content is awesome and come away with something. please go back to your roots. as the world collapses in on itself those are the skill the ordinary person will need to survive. thank you
Thank you so much. Definitely having those traditional and primitive skills is important for both self-sufficiency and survival should it hit the fan. I did 12hour night shifts after I lost my old workshop and very slowly kept using my rest days to build up the life we have now. It's hard work but no one else will do it for you. All the very best my friend. Cheers J
Excellent! I like the way you do things.
I'm thinking hydraulic press, Guerin box press or elastoforming press. Similar to how some aircraft parts are made such as wing ribs.
Nice. Cheers J
first vid of yours ive seen, would definitely like to see more of this and to see a punch and die setup in that thing
Thank you. Definitely something in the future. Cheers J
Very good idea... if rebuilding one of those footvalves is not beyond you... sometimes you can pick them up at bodyshops broken. This is the same system used to straighten frames... and they work great! You can actually pull a car to pieces with one .
They sure are good bits of kit. Cheers J
you mentioned getting a log splitter, how about making a form and creating a wood briquette press for sawdust/chips ?
Good idea 👍 cheers J
love this! specially for pressing logo's in sheet metal.
Ram seals are normally the only problem with use.
But used to get them made over night in a higher quality and spec by ram express at Cannock.
Awesome video - just what I was looking for. Thanks for posting! :D
Could you please make a video on your vice metal bending rig. I'm very interested if you build it yourself and how you made it. Or if it's just a tool you bought and how you rate it
Hi. You may be referring to my miracle bender No.3 it's an antique tool. Cheers J
great video and very interesting content.
the more builds the better
@@charlescamen5225 thank you. Cheers J
Looking foward to the next plasma table build! 👍
Yes I'm just clearing some space now in preparation. Cheers J
hmmm , have a air over hydrailic pump on my 20 ton garagepress , and the pu
mp itself looks verry simulair to the one in the foot operated one , might go take a look if i can convert it to foot operation ..........could put a foot operated aitvalve on it but then i still whont be able to release the ram without taking my hand off the woekpiece to operate the release valve
Lovely bit of kit. Fantastic workshop you have.
Thank you Adam. Cheers J
Amazing content, looking forward for that plasma table!!
Thank you so much. Yep plenty to come. Too much really for me to do quickly but it's definitely coming. Cheers J
I want to ask you some detail I want to make 500 tons hydraulic machine
Vevor sells an electric hydraulic power unit that goes to 10,000 psi with a gauge and everything for $325.00
Those steering wheel spinner knobs would work great on your t-handle.
Another reason why you should pre-heat a huge steel plate before welding, is called "equivalent carbon" (probably not the right term). It is a metallurgy formula that allows you to calculate the hardenability of the heated metal (in that case the weld). The problem with such thick steel is that the carbon is attracted by the weld, and the final weld ends up being much harder than if the plate was thinner because the carbon has more room to go in the weld. I welded recently a 40mm steel plate which was 0.13% carbon, and the carbon equivalent ended up being 0.7% !!!! so this is waaay above the minimum for it to harden. I just learned this a few days ago and i found this fascinating thought i would share !
Thats great information, thank you, what did you use to test the carbon amount? cheers J
@@joshuadelisle i knew it was just a regular construction Steel, so i took the average composition to enter in the formula which ended up in a carbon equivalent of 0,7%
Your content is truly one of a kind. 😃
Thank you. Cheers J
Definitely interested in the steam power plant. But anything you do is very interesting.
Thank you so much. Cheers J
Great video Joshua, it seems its been a while since your videos popped up. I'm very glad to hear about your self sufficiency forged tools. Obviously that's been a goal and long term plan of yours, considering the wood gas generator , steam generator etc. So keep up the great work. Just don't get taken too much by all the "sustainable" talk. And if you hear that in the context of "sustainable development " and "governance" , run for the hills, there is an agenda behind it and you and I and our families are not in the club if ya know what I mean. I have a feeling you already know this stuff though. I've liked the video and I'm gonna share it on my Facebook page. So keep forging a life worth living and I'll see you on the next video.
Thank you so much. Yes absolutely, I am more interested in sustainable self sufficiency which cuts ties with dictatorships in general. Cheers J
I'm glad to see your channel growing.. great job!
Thank you so much. Hopefully this means I can create bigger budget videos for you. Cheers J
I almost choked on my vape when you said how much (little) you pay for the forklift tines; I mean, a tenner for all that steel?! 😲
I love these _"look at what I built for a fraction of the cost"_ type videos; I just wish I had (or knew someone who did have) random lengths of I-beam and chunks of 12mm plate lying around as scrap. 😄👍
Lol. It's a definite fact that the best deals can't be found on the internet and instead networking with the hidden away underdogs of the industry can find you the best stuff. Note that the I-beam has been lying around in my shed for 12 years and those tines I bought pre covid when prices weren't as crazy. Cheers J
Baker forklifts do some of the best tines as never had a fault once in 20years of scrap yard animals trying to lift 20ton on 3.5 tonight trucks😂
Cheap daint last a week
@@Tattooedfreak _"trying to lift 20 ton on 3.5 ton trucks"_ I've worked with people like that, well, _tried_ to! Do you think they're all related, or at least share a common gene? 🤔😆
@@Loneman_OG maximum stupidity seems to be very common in the workplace.
Look at those in charge tbf most have never picked up more than a pen and they are controlling the job.
Hello
Thank you for a nice video.
What kind of oil do you use in the pump?
Bought the same pump but cant find What oil type i must use?
Please let me know if you can.
Best regards Tobias
@@Mrdiesel7740 thank you. regular hydraulic oil is ideal. Compressor oil will work the same except it has less lubrication additives. Cheers J
Appreciate the knowledge you share. Thank you .
I love seeing tools being used to make more tools.
Thank you Darren. Cheers J
But I don't know which form used in power pack for 500 tons two pressure rice which form I can use can you give me detail
@@Ismailshaikh-hd5uv 500 tons is a lot. One of those would be used to forge shafts for power station stators. I think it's a bit overkill for rice. For example you would need something like a 150hp motor to drive the hydraulics which is a very big motor. It depends on how fast you want it to move but you can get away with a small motor and pump if the cylinder is a very large bore and the press die is small to produce 500tons.
This is amazing stuff, I am about to buy this cylinder and pump, actually 50mm stroke because I think I need smaller cylinder so I can use it on cars to take out bearings. But I will build a press to.
Any advices?!
Also is it necessary to have that air valve on the air hose that is connected to the pump?
Good job man, and thanks a lot for the reply and all the DIY info on your channel!
Thank you for such a cool build! I loved it and it inspired me to build my own. I got tbe components and metal and will build something similar!
Thats realy great. Do we have to use special air compressor or any size? Thx
Any size will do at 100+psi but a bigger one will run the motor less. Cheers J
I built a similar one some years ago out of a short ram that 'only' had 20 tons and would still deform my frame with ease. I've had one of these foot pump ones on my Redo list now that I'm a more competent welder, but steel prices have kept me from doing so. Might be about time to slip down to the scrap yard and trade in my pile of aluminum cans!
All the very best my friend. Cheers J
I want to get the 35 ton hole punch from Vevor, but don't know what power hydraulic pump to get for it. How do you work it out please? Thanks.
It's rated to 10000psi so most of the pumps will produce that but the question is flow rate. The faster the flow rate the faster the punch speed. Most of Vevors pumps are all the same except the electric versions. Cheers J
Also it needs to be single acting not double acting for the punch. Cheers J
Daaaaaamn was hoping you were building a DIY press brake for some reason 😄 nice work as always
That's definitely a tool attachment I can set up. I was going to use a bolster chisel and a couple of round bars to make one. Cheers J
I'm definitely going to make an attachment for that. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle that's awesome, can't wait for that one. Do you still have plans for the respirator mask you've made? Ta
Pump . Does it have an internal relief valve?
Yes. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Is it possible to adjust the maximum oil pressure from this valve?
@@lelearmi6186 possibly I've not tested it. I think a pressure gauge is a good idea to add though. Cheers J
Where would a person look to get forklift tines for that price? Thanks
Scrap merchant. If you find a heavy industrial zone their policy is to replace tines that are worn or damaged. Cheers J
love the press
Thank you. Cheers J
@joshuadelisle I purchased one of these this week and worked a treat to remove a seized pin. I have found though that the hydraulic oil is leaking from the internal seal quite badly. Have you experienced this at all on yours?
Upon closer inspection the internal bore of the hollow piston hasn’t got the finest machining finish which is probably what’s causing this issue.
It holds under load (as the seal conforms) but leaks when idle.
Be interested in your experience a few months on.
Thank you I'll definitely check mine as I use it. I left the breath hole open when storing it once and it leaked but other than that it's been fine. Cheers J
where do you get the forklift tines?
@@coffeeoutlaws7783 scrap man. Cheers J
Hi Joshua, I am planning to build a press to make "techoplancton" for fishing. That is basically different flours and materials pressed dry under high pressure. It really needs 15-20 tons of pressure so it sticks well. I normally use a manual 20 tons bottle jack to make it but want to try an electric solution. Do you think these Vevor tools could handle it reliably?
I've just used mine to forge 90 railing spike tops and bend 100x 316 stainless brackets. So far its been very reliable and theyre very simple but sturdy bits of kit that I've got. i've not tried their electric version yet though, I can only coment on the exact kit I've used. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thanks!
What I meant by "electric" that it's not manual (like the bottle jack). The one in your video is using air compressor if I understand well but some folks told me the air compressors are not good enough (don't make enough pressure) and only the oil pump versions are reliable. But those are way more expensive hence I am interested in your opinion. If a 30 TON set (same cylinder and same air powered pump) can do 20 tons of pressure it should work.
@tamasvago87 I believe it does does it very well. Cheers J
Hi mate, interesting video. So no dramas mounting that Ram upside with fluid leakage or air voids above the pump? Do the specs say you can mount it upside down?
Cheers
Great video as always mate, I would love to see you making some green woodworking tools as this is something I have toyed with myself, as I’m just a humble wood butcherer I would love to see how a pro goes about this. Although the review video aren’t as interesting as the build videos you still make them interesting and fun to watch, the hills have to be payed and you can use them tools to make build videos so it’s a win win in my opinion buddy !
Thank you so much for your support. Lots to come. Cheers J
Cracking, informative video. Keep them coming.
Thank you so much. Lots more to come. Cheers J
If a 50 ton press of the same brand was used would it extend at the same rate?
no it would go slower. a 20T would go faster. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks
Well done Josh keep em coming
Thank you. Cheers J
hi, how to make it double action?
You need a double acting cylinder a
And either two pumps, a two way pump or a switch over valve. Cheers J
Interesting little gadget. Compressed air to hydraulic. A few valves and cylinders for a backyard backhoe?
You certainly could. Probably needs a larger hydraulic tank for anything serious. You could even have several foot pumps for different actions. Cheers J
So say you already have a hydraulic shop press and you wanted to add the air over haydraulic pump to it so it could be used as a forging press. Is that possible with this pump and if so how would you add it to the existing hydraulic cylinder that currently only has a hand pump?
Hi. I have an aircraft jack which is at least 50t by my reckoning. I want to build a pump similar to this one using a short 100mm diameter cylinder and pneumatics. This pump won't be enough but I have considered daisy chaining a few of these pumps together. It would use more air than what the compressor can pump but having a large tank means it will be able to run for a while at a much faster speed. Cheers J
Quick noob question, you linked 750w double acting hydraulic power pack in the discription, what are the hydrolic power packs used for? just wondering because i never saw them in the video
So the hydraulic unit I used runs on compressed air but there is an option for an electric motor powered unit instead. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle so this is a different option than the compressed air footpetal? if you got one of the hydraulic pumps do you still need air footpetal? is there any solid differences on how it affects the press? thanks.
@@thenoblesolo4965 you use one or the other. I have a large compressor so an air powered version is cheaper and more compact for me. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thank you very much for clarifying this for me.
Make sure that you check the threads if replacing the cylinder fitting , the 700 bar system uses 3/8 NPT
Good tip. Thank you. Cheers J
Joshua, this is very interesting, I’m a fan of Vevor products, and wanted to build a press, this one takes up very little room
Thank you Terry. The UK has limited stock but the USA stock has an amazing selection of different types, I'm super pleased with how compact this version is also. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Vevor UK do seem to be selling much less 'interesting' stuff recently...
@@richjmaynard you're right, it sucks. Cheers J
I know this is an older video now but awesome lookining , what's the smallest compressor you think you could run on as I'm thinking about having a go but not much space for a compressor was thinking of a small 24l electric one but not sure it would cope
A little compressor will work fine. It will just be working harder than a larger version. Cheers J
Hi sorry for the questions but just checking as im new to air compressors, the hydraulic pump days it used 5-10cfm as most compressors seem to be about9.6 is that OK or would 14.5 be a lot better, I dont really use a air tools so compressor would really just be for this project.
@@chrislawrence6015 the cfm is how fast it re-fills, a large tank takes longer to fill so a bigger cfm pump is required. It makes no difference to the output which is determined by the psi and diameter of hose. Cheers J
I’ve a Sealey Yankee 10 Tonne Hydraulic Shop Press - would this unit power it? Many thanks 🙏
I would be confident that it would, you may need a different fitting/adapter but they're easy enough to get hold of. cheers J
Joshua - you’m a bleddy star! I’ve been asking all the suppliers today via messenger and email and it appears you had already answered positively some 9 hours ago … Whilst none of them know or will apparently … get back to me?
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What do you think of the Flowfit Power Packs?
@@davideddy2672 they're very pricey, I considderd buying a diesel hydraulic log spliter just for the parts as they are cheaper than buying just the powepack. cheers j
Hey you said you get your fork truck tines for about a tenner each. Was that a mistake because I’d love to get my hands on some for ten quid
So my friend works for a scrap dealer and supplies them for me. I would simply ask your local if they can reserve some for youand you pay them the scrap value or a bit extra to make it worth their while. cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thanks man I'll give that a try
Well done Josh ,very interesting
Thank you Neil. I Look forward to catching up again sometime soon. I must pop over. Cheers J
Hi Joshua. Where do you get the fork lift tynes from at scrap prices
Scrap man. Cheers J
When you said you would heat up the old fork to release the energy, what did you mean.
You might have misheard that, which part was it on the timeline? And I will elaborate for you. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle
It was 7:18 but now I've rewatched it again i understand its heated before welding so not to take the heat out of the weld.
Makes sense now, I watched it after finishing work at 5am i was half asleep, that's my excuse anyway 😂
Thanks for your quick reply 👍
@@bobp6742 well done 👍, all the best. Cheers J
a quick question, i'm a bit of a noob as far as hydraulics, vevor says this is a single action ram, which from my googling means it only does force in one direction, how come you are getting it to pull the bearing through the log, and push to forge ?
@@coffeeoutlaws7783 that's right but it's spring loaded on the return and the fluid goes back through the same pipe. Double action means you will get high pressure on the return also but you do not on a single action only the power of the internal spring when you bypass the fluid pressure. Cheers J
@@coffeeoutlaws7783 its still pushing when pulling through the log because I put a bar through the hole in the cylinder. Cheers J
Will this work for stamping sheet metal. Or just forging? I'm looking for a cheap press for stamping out parts.
I will certainly be making punching die holders for it. You get a 35t punch from VEVOR that is very affordable. Depends on the size of cut out you want to make. Cheers J
More great content from the master craftsman love it.
You're very kind. Cheers J
Class video that great idea very well presented.
Thank you so much, I enjoyed making this one a lot. cheers J
Can an induction setup melt/weld steel powder?
Yes it can. Can also solder and braze. Cheers J
Hi Joshua,
Brilliant!!!
More of the same would be fab!
Cheers
Thank you Chris. Cheers J
im planing on also making a press, what would i have to do to make it move faster?
Well done. You could double up on the pump or use a narrower cylinder. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle if I get a narrower cylinder would I also loose tonnage?
@@Phaedon yes. You'll be compensating tonnage for speed. If you want high speed and high tonnage then you need a more powerful pump and motor. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle thank you very much
A 20 ton press is available in the us for $250 ready built. They are much larger
That's great 👍
Make a shear to chop off thick chunks of metal! cutting up ingots for metal casting is super time consuming and difficult.
When I was doing my blacksmith trade, we used old forklift tynes a lot.
What size is the whole in the middle
@@farleyj1999 which hole?
@joshuadelisle the one in the middle of the cylinder
@@farleyj1999 I believe it's 1/2" npt
Great work, thanks for the info
You should try selling this complete project
Thank you so much. I like to inspire others to build their own and learn new skills. Cheers J
I’ve been trying to come up with a cheap option to assist me in forging blades and other small projects. I will have to build whatever I choose which means I’ll have to get a welder first… I’ve seen some used, electric wood splitters for pretty cheap. Either I make a powered press or power hammer. If I do the planning right, I could use my belt grinder motor to run the power hammer.. I still have to get a used $100 welder and to learn how to at least do a half decent weld.
Nice job I could see that absolutely coming in handy.
Thanks Rob. It sure will. Cheers J
Would the 30 ton 2 inch stroke move quicker with the same setup?
No but I have considered coupling 2 or more pumps together to triple the speed. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle Thank you for your reply. Your content is the best I've seen. Another question: I am going to have to use a manual setup. Enerpac two speed hand pump w/ cylinder. Would I be correct in assuming if the pump is oversized in relation to its oil output on the cylinder that it would gain stroke speed? I am getting conflicting information. Perhaps I am missing something. I would much appreciate your thoughts.
@@algyt-t4k thank you so much. The flow rate of the pump will determine stroke speed and the psi will determine the force. A cylinder with a large bore size will move slower than one with a small bore but will have more force in comparison. The stroke length doesn't affect the speed but will take longer to extend fully compared to a shorter stroke because it has more volume area to fill. I hope that helps. Cheers J
@@joshuadelisle I see. Thank you....
Thanks for another great video. You mentioned you buy in the old forklift forks for a tenner. I could really use some steel that thick but haven't been able to afford it. Where do you get them from at such a low price? Or have you got any you want to sell? I only need 1 or 2.
Any info would be great. Thanks again
Thank you. A friend gets them for me from a scrap man. They apparently have to replace the tines once they are worn or damaged. If you're in the UK I can maybe get you a contact? Cheers J
Some quick math says that this setup will max out at 26.5T if the cylinder ram diameter is 2.6in & the pressure reaches the 10000 psi limit.
This stuff IS what I'd like to see you make! I'm an aspiring blacksmith, veeeeeeery close to being a journeyman Welder (Red Seal welder in Canada) and have worked in metal fabrication for about 5-6 years and my "long game" goal is to have my own workshop with the tools I need to use all of my knowledge and experience to run a small business. I have an issue that compounds the difficulty of not working with a press or power hammer, I've had heart disease since I was born and had my last open heart surgery 4 years ago so swinging a hammer for ages and ages really wears me down. But my real problem after that, is capital. I don't have the money to be able to afford a small power hammer or even a 6 ton press (lol saw one at Canadian tire, well a log splitter on sale but EVEN STILL). Anyway, yeah finding out ways to make cheap but really useful equipment to get a broke ass bitch like myself burning propane. Keep up the good work, the videos are great!!
Thank you so much. I'll do my best to bring simple and affordable tool ideas. Cheers J