Homemade Hydraulic FORGING Press - EXTREME POWER!! 💪
Вставка
- Опубліковано 11 тра 2024
- Hope yall like my homemade hydraulic forging press! I originally made this H-frame hydraulic press based off of Ron "Bowie" Claiborne's design back in 2006. This is a mix between a rebuild and a restoration; so I hope yall like it!
It should be noted that these plans are for educational purposes only... They have not been evaluated by a structural engineer. Use these plans and build a press at your own risk.
⭐ Free Plans / 3D Files / Calculator - / 55107545
🔸Hydraulic Components (In approximate flow order):
12 Gal Tank - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Suction Strainer - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Hose Barb Fittings - www.hydraulicsdirect.com/Stee...
Suction Hose (3/4'') - amzn.to/3sfkIPl
Suction Hose (1'') - amzn.to/3g2HBR8
Hydraulic Pump - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Hydraulic Pump Alternative w/ 1'' inlet - amzn.to/3xJFMyj
1/2'' x 1/2'' swivel 45 - amzn.to/37FOF1i
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - amzn.to/3yXrA6x
3/4'' x 1/2'' swivel 90 - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
3/4'' Tee - amzn.to/3sg4ju0
3/4'' x 1/4'' Reducer - amzn.to/3AKDzEZ
5000 psi Gauge - amzn.to/3iEhLV7
Control Valve (RD2575-T4-ESA1 DA) - www.surpluscenter.com/Hydraul...
(qty. 4) 1/2'' x 1/2'' Swivel 90 - amzn.to/3yL73BY
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - amzn.to/3yXrA6x
1/2'' x 36'' Hose - amzn.to/3lYgevh
5x8 ASAE Cylinder - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
Alternative Cylinder (I don't own this one) - amzn.to/3g4ZqSs
45 degree 3/4'' swivel - amzn.to/2VRoDpC
3/4'' x 4'' nipple - amzn.to/3AFIE17
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Filter Assembly - www.northerntool.com/shop/too...
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - amzn.to/2VKaRoV
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - amzn.to/2VRqjPW
3/4'' x 36'' Hose - amzn.to/37EAiKL
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - amzn.to/2VRqjPW
1'' x 3/4'' Reducer - amzn.to/3g2xls5
🔸Other Components:
Slag Catchers - amzn.to/2VRgDVb
LoveJoy Coupler (1/2x5/8) - amzn.to/37DSLHh
5HP Motor I'd Consider (I don't own this) - amzn.to/3zlDhFx
220 30A Switch - amzn.to/3iGOWHx
Hydraulic Fluid - www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
Thread Sealant - amzn.to/3yRu2ez
🛠 Notable Tools:
Socket Tap Holder - amzn.to/3skjQbT
1/4'' Drill Tap - amzn.to/2XsEQlE
Evolution Cold Cut Saw - amzn.to/3hP0NSm
Fireball Tool Squares - fireballtool.com/minion-package/
Klutch Welding Table - amzn.to/2T25RKY
1-1/4'' Carbide Hole Saw - amzn.to/3jXYQUz
48mm Hole Saw (Pump Bracket) - amzn.to/3jTWIgD
⭐ How To Videos:
DIY Heat Treat Oven - • How to Build a Heat Tr...
How to Stonewash - • How To Stone Wash A Kn...
Leather Sheath Tutorial - • How To Make A LEATHER ...
🗡 Knife Builds:
War Knife - • Make A WAR Knife | My ...
Bird and Trout Knife - • Bird and Trout Knife W...
Hand Forged Damascus Knife - • Hand Forged Damascus K...
Wharncliffe Knife - • Wharncliffe Knife & Sh...
Hidden Tang Fighter - • Hidden Tang Take-Down-...
**************************************************
Subscribe Here: / @redbeardops
**************************************************
Instagram: / redbeardops
Twitter: / redbeardops
#knifemaking
#redbeardops
#hydraulicpress
00:00 - Intro & Plan
00:45 - New Press Feet
02:57 - Disassembly
04:55 - Frame Mod & Adding Feet
06:46 - Motor & Pump Shelf
07:27 - New Pump Bracket
10:12 - Enlarging Pin Holes
13:57 - Traveling Guide Mod
14:38 - Die Holders & Dies
18:29 - Slag Catcher
19:21 - Wiring Switch
21:28 - Hydraulic Assembly
28:03 - Start Up & Traveling Block Connect
29:32 - Testing, Front Die Tabs, & Outro
**********************************************************
A Notice from Red Beard Ops LLC:
The information provided on this channel is for entertainment purposes only. Any action you as the viewer takes upon the information on this channel is strictly at your own risk, and Red Beard Ops LLC will not be liable for any losses, damages, or personal injuries in connection with the use of this content (including injuries, damages, or losses sustained while you were trying to emulate the actions and projects on this channel). Attempting to emulate any of the actions or projects put forth by this channel should not be done without training and even then, at your own risk. - Наука та технологія
Well I really hope yall got something out of this one! Links to all the plans are in the description. Here are the time stamps:
An update video - ua-cam.com/video/PMcIJWPxC0w/v-deo.html
00:00 - Intro & Plan
00:45 - New Press Feet
02:57 - Disassembly
04:55 - Frame Mod & Adding Feet
06:46 - Motor & Pump Shelf
07:27 - New Pump Bracket
10:12 - Enlarging Pin Holes
13:57 - Traveling Guide Mod
14:38 - Die Holders & Dies
18:29 - Slag Catcher
19:21 - Wiring Switch
21:28 - Hydraulic Assembly
28:03 - Start Up & Traveling Block Connect
29:32 - Testing, Front Die Tabs, & Outro
Very nice, new subscriber! So about how many tons would this press be rated for roughly?
@@futuresonex Thanks for your subscription! The cylinder will do around 30 tons.... I can't say what the system is rated for since it's a custom build and not "rated...." Build at your own risk
@@RedBeardOps Your DePressing project turned out good. Look into the JIC style fittings for future projects they are a whole lot easier to work with than NPT threads.
Thank you so much for posting this ‼️
@@futuresonex getting ready to say the same thing ‼️
There is a big difference in HP between an internal combustion engine, and an electric motor. I converted my gas powered log splitter to electric(to use it indoors), and educated myself on this subject pretty well. As a general rule you can use an electric motor with half the HP of gas… I used a 2hp 1750rpm electric motor to replace my 6hp gas and am actually still well within rated range requirements by the pump. Reason being is the torque rating on the electric motor is far greater, and it’s instantaneous! Nice job on the press, I’m building myself one also!
Very good to know! Good luck with your build Jeremy!
@@RedBeardOps thanks!
Yeah I went with a 3hp 3500rpm motor and Geeze it’s got way motor power than the gas 6hp and is extremely fast. I put a larger diameter ram on it and it slowed it down just a little.
Yes. You can look up online calculaters that convert hydraulic, electric motor and gasoline engines.
Once a fuel engine starts bogging down it loses power instantly. An electric motor can twist even at a stall condition.
Also, induction electric motors will happily draw more amperage under load to output more power than what it's rated for. It's important, however, to understand that you can't run it this way continuously or you'll burn it up. The "rated" power is the output it will run at continuously without overheating. In applications where the motor is stressed intermittently, such as a press, it will work fine.
The reason they will make more power has to do with how an induction motor works. With no load, the system experiences a high feedback in the system. This serves to lessen amperage draw in order to run at the rated RPM. Induction motors are "synchronous" in nature, meaning they want to run at the RPM it was designed. When you apply a load, the RPM's drop. This is known as "slip". Slip results in lessening the system feed back, thus increasing amperage draw. More amps means more power. The motor is trying to get back to its rated RPM. You can think of the feedback and slip as a "cruise control" of sorts. Just like when you have cruise turned on in your car, start up a hill, and more gas is applied by the control to maintain the same speed.
Motors used in equipment that have to overcome a load at startup typically have a capacitor circuit ("capacitor start") to provide an extra jolt of power to allow it to get going under load, otherwise it might not be able to start.
Yet another great shop project!
I really enjoy how you own every part of the build, warts and all….because it helps viewers see that we all have challenges and can overcome them. This is one project I would love to take on, but am too short for time left to do it. So, I’m especially happy for your successful completion. Go RBO!
Glad you enjoyed it!
It is always really inspiring to see someone build things like this with some clever use of whatever tools they have available. It was a well structured and detailed video, good job! I also plan on building a big forging press in the near future
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build!
Great to see you getting your press back into use, I’m looking forward to seeing some results when you get it ironed out ( no pun intended)
Like everything you build or make you present really well, good communication and detailed info. I’ll see you on the flip side from lockdown in Melbourne Australia. Regards and stay safe
Rex
Heck yeah Rex, thank you! Sorry to hear about he lockdown. Cheers
Great job, bro. I’m impressed at your high quality output with no industrial sized tools. Props.
Thank you sir!
Another excellent video. Thank you!!
The thing about pressure gauges most people don't realize is that you never want a gauge that maxed out at the max pressure you are working at. Gauges work by bending an arm inside the gauge. The more it has to flex the more it will wear out the gauge plus a small amount of error in the reading comes into play, the more it has to flex, the greater the error will become over time. At most you want your max working pressure to be in the middle of the scale for the gauge you are using.
Well done James! Heavy duty and a lot of precision in that baby. I built mine 3 years ago and it works great. You'll love using it I'm sure. Good luck! Can't wait to see you using it.
Thank you greatly sir! I'm excited to start making some pattern welded steel over here! Cheers!
Wow! Great build!! Well done mate and thanks for the plans
Glad you like it! Cheers Ronny!
Thank you!!!! You put an extreme amount of work into this.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this video, and the very detailed comments and instructions. I have been himhawing around because of my hydraulics ignorance, and haven't finished mine. This helps give me encouragement to get it completed. Great job!
Good luck sir!
Yessir, that was fantastic!
I got hurt very badly in a work injury 2 years ago. Sitting here feeling sorry for myself after unsuccessful another surgery last week trying to figure out how I was going to be able to get back into my shop again. Thank you Red Beard for giving me my desire to want to try to get back out into my shop. Hells yes!!!
Heck yeah Brady! Glad it helped!
Posted 3 hrs and already got 150 likes and over a 1,000 views. James, you do good work, not only on video editing but your craftsmanship is outstanding. Thanks for taking the time.
Thank you greatly sir! And thanks for the help on bladeforums. With projects like these having a solid group of men as a sounding board really helps.
Great information and generous with your plans! Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful! Cheers Steve!
Definitely on my list of "to build items" great clean build 👍
Awesome! Thank you Rodney! Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck with your build!
Thank you so informative I now feel confident to build one 😀
Good luck! Be careful and take your time! Cheers
Thank you! I've been contemplating on ideas about what and how I was going to fabricate a press, and this has definitely helped. Love the videos, and keep up the great work!
Glad it was helpful!
This is the most detailed forging press build video I've seen. This video helped me a lot. thank you 🍻
I'm glad you liked it HANS! Cheers man!
Very well documented and put together. I look forward to seeing some Damascus soon. Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Shawn
Damn! Thats a sweet build there... great job!!
Thank you!
Well done and thanks for the parts/plans.
Thanks Justin!
Good content as always brother! I've been waiting on this video for awhile now :) +50k subs! man nice! hope to see you 100k in no time!
Thank you greatly sir! Glad you enjoyed this one
This is a fantastic video. The filming angles were perfect, your commentary was extremely clear and to the point. Your explanation was easy to follow and understand. The fact that you went the extra few miles and added a parts list and a list of places to get the needed parts from, is going the extra few miles. Thank you for putting together and posting this video. It is as interesting as it is educational. I look forward to your next build. Outstanding work. Stay safe and may God bless you and yours.
Wow, thanks for the comment! Cheers sir! Have a great 4th of July!
Really enjoyed this video and parts list. I really appreciate it and it will definitely be helpful seeing as im educating myself and getting ready to try a build
Glad it was helpful! Be safe with your build! Lots of pressure.
That turned out great! Your new shop is looking awesome!
Thank you! It's coming along for sure. Cheers!
You sir, are an absolute gem for what you share. I really appreciate it 🙏
Glad you're enjoying the videos! Be safe with your builds.
Excellent build sir, good work as always.
Thank you kindly!
Great Press and vid of everything, really enjoyed watching this thanks for sharing it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend sir!
Awesome build. Thanks for the walk through.
You bet! Thanks!
Damn, every thing you do screams MERICA! Solid build, you explain everything, and you throw in diagrams for those of use not versed in hydraulics. I appreciate you realize we are not all at your level, and you make it easy to understand instead of talking down to us. That is mentorship vice lecturing. Again, thank you.
Thank you greatly sir! Glad you enjoyed the video! I enjoy the process of going though a project and trying to boil it down to key points and take away... presenting the info helps me learn it better for sure. Have a great Sunday!
Very excellent video and content. Thank you for sharing the details and explanation so freely.
Glad it was helpful!
Workshop and gym combined you are a man with a refined taste.
Thank you greatly! This is obviously an accurate statement. 🙌
You came a long way from the first build! Congratz!
Thank you!
Wauw that's insanely impressive. Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying it 😃👍
Heck yeah! Welcome aboard Anders. Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent name. Viking!!
Nice! I really appreciate you sharing this!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Keep the projects coming!
Thank you! Cheers!
Getting my list of steel used, looked into many presses yours is within my scope...awesome job....
Good luck man, be safe
just found your channel and really like the video, thank you for the knowledge.
Thanks for watching!
I have been watching your forge press videos the past few days, absorbing your experiences, as I, too, am designing my own press.
This evening I was searching on information about cylinders, and happened upon a thread on bladeforums. I read a bunch of the posts, and at one point I looked at the names of the posters. Lo, and behold, the OP was none other than RBO himself, getting learned up on building a press. Good stuff.
Bladefourms is excellent! If you go far enough back I have some 2006ish threads on building this press the first time!
You blow my mind with your skills good job mate.
Thank you sir!
Excellent build! I wish I had room for one of these in my shop
Cheers from Canada
Thank you very much! Cheers back at you from Texas!
This is a nice build.
Great video! Thanks for the plans!
Glad you enjoyed it, sir! Cheers
Man that was a fabulous video! I had seen hydraulics being used but it looked like it might be beyond my reach. Not so! And I have a good enough forehead to install any pin in any machine. Great job!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment Mark
Great show I’m half way through building my press and a few idea I didn’t think of
Awesome, good luck Christian!
That's awesome man, if things go well this year, I'll be building it. I mean in a perfect world we all be able to afford a c.i.w. press, but this is great too
amazing... just amazing...as an absorber of knowledge yet able to do smithing, this was a huge win in how i can go about setting up equipment
Cheers sir! Glad you liked it
Awesome stuff! The combo dyes looks great! Also... the timelapse of you becoming He-Man to move that thing across your shop was pretty good for my mental health.
LOL, cheers Cameron!
Good upgrade 👍Hydraulic fittings usually use tapers or dowty washers to seal. The tape can leak under the high hydraulic pressure.
Tasty press with loads of info...........just whats needed, thankyou.
Thank you greatly Tasty! Cheers
....glad this showed up in recommendations,, i really have a urge for something of this nature, even if only to craft a few items a year with.
I built a press just like this one, only a little beefier. 6" HSS... I put it on casters to move it around my garage. Love it. Covid lockdowns kept me from working... So I built a forge, press and 2x72. Only thing I wanna change on the press is a 5" cylinder. only one available was a 4". It's fast and works great.
Right on! It's nice having one of these in the shop for sure! I ended up putting mine on casters as well. Cheers man!
Great work, wonderful project and thanks for showing this off, Red!:)
To contacts and grinding them: Plug contacts for the mains connection in particular have a protective coating, which is usually applied galvanically. This guarantees high mechanical strength(like abrasion resistance and impact resistance) with simultaneous protection against corrosion, which guarantees low contact resistance. This is particularly important for the protective conductor (residual current tripping, personal protection). So grinding the contacts was the worst thing you can do (In electrician circles: A crime worse than murder! Hehehe). Use either contact spray that is approved for electrical contacts and often also contains a rust remover and maybe polish very gently ... So it's better to use a new plug. It's better for life and limb :)
Nice build! I would love to do something like this one day. I'm new to this type of work but I'm starting out building one of Brian Houses 2x72 grinders. It's so much fun building your own tools!
Heck yeah Mark! You can do it! Cheers sir
I really like your creative tool use!
Thank you! Cheers!
good job, and thank you for sheering.
You bet! Cheers
Awesome video. Great detail! 👍🏻
Thank you! Cheers!
HEY! You have the best video on UA-cam! I hope in the future after the shop is up, to build this press. And to become a patron! But for now, subscribed and saved the video. Thank you for putting together all these details. You did just an amazing job videoing the process. I think that you are a film maker! Thank you for the plans! It so nice to have them just to have something to think about a few times a week, until the build starts. )))
Thanks Gary! Glad you enjoyed this one!
A half hour long video to start my knifeday? Yes please!
Cheers sir! Glad you liked it!
I figured you had more to do with this press than merely the occasional pressing bearings in and out and such. Because that was a lot of work and parts for the occasional press set up. Thumbs Up!
You are correct! I'll be using this press for making pattern welded steel and general knife making! CHeers
Nice build my dude!
Thanks! Cheers
Excellent build now I’m a bit new subscriber! Great work great detailed information thank you
Awesome, thank you!
Great job! One thing you can do when drilling large holesaw holes is to drill a 1/4” hole thru the part, on the circumference. This lets the chips drop out and the saw won’t re grind the metal. Hole saws have no chip clearance. Your press is excellent!
Thanks for the info!
I've been surfing UA-cam for probably about a week with the search phrase ( how to make a press for foraging ) after seeing this video your presses top 5 so far and I'm confident no matter how many more I watch it won't go lower than top 5. May become my top 1🤘😁Thanks for sharing it and another thing I took away from this experience.. I never seen combo dies 😳 or even thought of that 🤔.
This video like was the key to unlock my creativity to take this further ‼️ thank you so much ‼️
Good luck with your build! Be safe out there
Holy smokes what a beast of a press! That's very well made! This might be a great idea for my shed. I always wanted a power hammer but my neighbors would kill me. This might be a realistic alternative.
It might be! It is still pretty loud... but not too bad
@@RedBeardOps I'd make a way smaller version just for forging steel. something that can sit on my workbench, not on the floor, if that's even possible. Thank you so much for the idea. Keep up the good work!
F*ing AWESOME!
Awesome restoration and very nice rig
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it
Love it good job man 👏👏👏
I'm glad you like it!
Well done Red Beard love the thought that goes into home building ,making do with what you have ( mini mill ), looks real tidy now
Think I will subscribe and watch more
Cheers from Aus
Thank you greatly Iain! Cheers from Texas
My Blacksmith grandfather would have loved your press.
I really liked the combo-dies.
Glad to hear it! Thank you Howard!
Fantastic job making your hydraulic press
Thank you very much!
I am only half way through this video but the work and narration so far is enough to know this is a channel that should be subbed and followed.
SUBBED>
Thanks for the upload.
Welcome aboard! Thank you greatly!
Most impressive!
Thank you Larry!
Excellent video. Superb presentation!
Thank you! Cheers!
that is awesome bro thank you so much for all the links and plans i just ordered the ram from northern hope it helps your channel out and all other parts i will order from the desciption so it around 29- 30 ton im guessing?
Glad I could help! Good luck with your build man. Cheers! Thank you
Even though I've never welded or worked with hydraulics seeing someone make a tool like this gives me confidence that I could do it too...
Good luck Michael! Be careful
@@RedBeardOps oh I won't be able to try doing this for a long time. I need my own place first. Someday though...someday...
This is amazing bro
I'm glad you like it!
Really nice build and good to watch, new subscriber
Awesome, thank you!
Fantastic video! I learned a ton and regret building our powerhammer instead of a press... but it was far cheaper.
What a great press. Can't wait to see how easy it makes it for you to make damascus.
Thank you sir! Glad you like it. I can't wait either!
this thing is wicked cool
Thank you Justin!
Sweet build!
Thank you!
It's an amazing video, very good as ever.
Greetings from Italy.
Thank you very much! Cheers from Texas!
Excellent job my friend.
Thank you very much!
Sick build Red.
Thank you!
Great narration, great fabrication, faultless
Thank you! Cheers David
Amazing work!!! Regards from Argentina 🇦🇷
Thank you! Cheers!
Very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Press. I enjoyed the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice description and build.
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers sir!
That IS a really nice weld. Bravo.
THanks!
Fireball Tools make some fantastic things
They sure do!
man this is awesome, I wish I had the skills to build one. Ended up buying a coal ironworks press
Thanks man. They make beautiful presses!
I really enjoyed that video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Loved your build and the video. Your instruction was excellent. I do need to make one comment about your rational regarding the motor and pump bases and not wanting to use shims. As a millwright and a certified vibration analyst I've seen hundreds of motor bearing failures over the years primarily due to motor shaft misalignment. The motor bearing is the weak link because of the close running tolerances. My key point here is that standard practice is that you need shims under the motor or pump feet so that you can have the ability to get the best shaft alignment possible. So for this reason I don't think intentionally eliminating shims is the best practice.
Loved your build and coincidentally I just had a forge given to me so this press just became the winter project.
Bruce
Ey Man , congratulaciones for you new toy, saludos desde Chile
Thank you! Cheers from Texas!
That chop saw is a beast....
Darn right it is! Cheers man
Great job!
Thank you! Cheers!
A magnetic drill would be a real game changer for your workshop. Nice build 👍
Absolutely! Thanks
Nice rebuild😊
Thanks man!