Yes! there are alot of interesting subjects that get ruined by stupid often loud music, especially those that are often sad emotional stories, very weird!
G, Please, more 1-ton arbor press innovations! Cutting, leatherwork, embossing, jewelry wire tasks, and beginner-level DIY die tools are welcome! The magnet on the ram: brilliant! Smiles, Constance in Prescott, AZ, USA.
I'm a noob in leather crafting, I just had my basic leathercrafting course last weekend. I've been thinking a lot about the tools and the machines because those are pretty expensive. This 1-ton arbor press video will save me 1 ton of money! I really appreciate the stuff that you share. I just thought I must watch all the best practices on your channel before spending on any tool or machine Once again, thank you Geordie!
Brilliant! I've had an arbor press for years but never thought about using a magnet. I've seen lots of other people on UA-cam with complicated modifications involving drilling and such. This is so much easier!!
Wow, implementing the magnet changes everything. I’ve watched other Arbor press hacks but required machining to make it work. This, as you state, “Brilliant “. Thanks for sharing from across the pond.
OH my Goodness!!!! You are Awesome!! You just convinced me to get the Arbor Press and saved me $100's of dollars on a cutting machine, on a snap fastening machine, embossing machine. God Bless You!!!Thank you
I'm sold. Thank you so much for the advice. I almost bought a huge hydraulic press that seemed to be overkill for my needs. You saved me hundreds of dollars (and tons of space too simply by posting this video. I'll use your (USA) affiliate link for the purchase of my arbor press. I'm sure you heard this many times.... the magnet idea alone in this video is gold! It's such a simple solution... but pure gold. Thank you for your time and help Geordie!
Tremendously practical useful and genuine. Thank you very much. Great to see a craftsman rather than a salesman explaining real-life jobs. So kind Again thank you.
I’m getting a magnet immediately! I already have a 6x6 steel plate on order for metal and the plastic piece to hold it in place is brilliant among with a top cover to save your dyes and tools!
I was looking for an Arbor Press to work on polymer clay after seeing a Neverknead polymer clay kneading machine (£103) which is a similar press but only half a ton. I was going to work out how to adapt it and then found your site which gave me all the information I needed. I have now bought one through the link you gave. I am a retired bookbinder so now I have to go through all your videos to see what else I can learn. I am staggered by how generous people are in giving their knowledge so freely, thank you again from a fellow Geordie.
I have been doing leather working for years and never thought of a arbor press. I am off to the store in a few hrs at lunch to pick one up. I already have piles of magnets. I will just need to get a metal slab to press against. Good on you to teach the community.
Geordie Leather: follow up. Got a press at lunch, a 1 ton from harbor freight for 50 bucks after the discount. I took it all apart and cleaned it up and proper greased it. I just did a test rivet and eyelet and it’s amazing.
I watched your video yesterday and bought an Arbor Press today! Thank you for the many tips you provide. Going to rig mine up exactly like yours. So helpful!
YOU are the brilliant one! Thank you for demonstrating the sheer number of incredibly helpful applications for the arbor press. I did not realize the potential of this tool. Using the magnet and replacing steel plate with shape attached for stability are also fantastic. Thank you for your generosity in sharing such important knowledge to help many of us!
Love the explanation. I am the beginner in the Leather craft world and do not have a lot of space to buy all heavy equipment but You convinced me to buy a strong arm and use it for almost evrything!! Just one tool! love it and Thank you
Hi Geordie, I've already commented on this video before, but I just can't get over what a game changer it has been. I'm having so much fun playing with different tools that I can use with it, and how much easier it is to install rivets and snaps and punch holes and use it for pricking irons. It works with everything I've got and I'm just so excited. Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful gadget for leather work❣️
Great video. I have this arbor press and a 3 ton model. The 1 ton gets the most work from cracking wall nuts to riveting to forming. Alway coming up with something new to do. Thank you.
I just bought a similar press and was looking for a video on arbor presses. I chose this one first and am very pleased that I did. Fantastic ideas that i will definitely be using . Wish I watched this before buying a rivet press! Thanks very much.
You have got no idea how much money and time you have saved a lot of people by being so selflessness! Please, assist me one more time: where to get that metal plate and the magnetic bar (what its size etc) in your genius invention! I put forward my appreciation 🙏
Hello Aziz. Thank you for your comment. I'm pleased you found the video useful. The metal plates and magnets will be available again on the new Geordie's Workshop website, which will be open in a couple of weeks.
Very useful video , thank you for ideas , some other UA-camr drill holes in the pressor arm to insert the stamping or punching tools but you made it even simpler by using magnet , thank you , I ordered the arbor today
I used your suggestions on my harbor freight arbor press and they were great! Thank you. I'm now using it to install all manner of rivets and snaps for the cost of 1 magnet and 1 steel plate.
I bought a similar press years ago and could never find an adapter or something for the dies to work so I set it aside. The magnet is brilliant and thanks to a quick Amazon delivery I had it up and cutting holes right away. My hands no longer have to fight with a hole punch, and that is game-changing. Thank you!
Hello Amanda. It's good you finally got to use your press. I'm working on designing a new range of adapters to use this press with leatherwork tools and they will be available in the coming weeks.
Excellent video. Good, clear, intelligent information nicely presented with any unnecessary chit chat. Thank you so much for sharing all those great tips. I'm embarrassed that I have a older press much like the one you show just sitting in my shop the possiblities of which I was too naive to appreciate. Thanks again.
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Absolutely BRILIANT! the magnet is so simple that I would have never thought of it. Your organization of your shop is impressive too. Let me in there for a little work and I would have it trashed in a matter of minutes
Well done. I’ve seen other videos on this, but yours totally sold me on it. Harbor Freight has them for under $60. Going to pick one up today. Thanks for really diving into the usage! 🙂👍
I swear man u r a gem!!! Simply brilliant!!! U thought of sooooo many ways to use for leather than just dies!! Magnet.... that magnet changed the game wow!
Hi Dulce. I no longer recommend the magnet idea. People tend to buy the wrong type, and they break quite easily. I will be launching a new range of adapters to use leatherwork tools with the arbor press in the coming weeks, which removes the need for a magnet. Join our mailing list to be informed when they become available.: geordiesworkshop.com/
Amazing and informative! Even the links too! I have had issues using ornate stamps for ages, striking them with a hammer never gets a good impression and I find they need repeated strikes, which often causes a slight movement and rubbish finish. This looks perfect. So have ordered one :) Thanks for the guide and ideas!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!! I have been having a horrible time setting snaps with a hammer and was looking at hand presses, but they aren't cheap, all take specific dies, which all cost even more money. I LOVE that you solved this and shared your brilliant solution using the magnet to set snaps and rivets using tools we already have!! So wonderful!!! I just discovered you because of this video, subscribed, and I'll definitely be back for more!!! Thanks again. :-)
this was so helpful!! I have an arbor press that I never even considered using for leatherwork, and a bunch of shape dies that I've unsuccessfully tried to us with a hammer.... just combined the two using your magnet idea and it works brilliantly!
Thank you for demonstrating the versatility of the arbor press. I have been doing leather work for several months, and recently got a makers mark stamp made. I think this is the ticket for a good stamp.
Thank you so much for this review. I have been thinking about getting an arbor press for a while. Your review and your ideas for adapting it to leather work are genius! Thank you again!!!
Man youve just changed my life. I found this video looking for a leather guy that moded his arbor press to use a drill chuck. That magnet is ingenious.
Thanks for this, I was going back and forth between Tandy's hand press and this Arbor press and your review with the magnet and plate addition was really helpful in me making my decision.
Geordie Leather Quick question, did you actually use an N52 neodymium rare earth magnet in your video which is what you’re linking to? I ask because the one you linked to is meant to lift 200-250 pounds and would absolutely crush your finger flat if it got between the magnets and the press, it may also magnetize the press over time.
Hi. This video was made a long time ago. If the original magnet linked to is no longer available, Amazon will normally show you something it thinks is similar. I have no control over what Amazon shows you. All I can say is that lots of people have bought the magnet linked to in their country and nobody has mentioned any problems. Sorry I can't be of more help.
ugh, I wish i had seen this prior to purchase of the red tandy press. i like using it but limited in use beyond the attachments that cost an arm and a leg. still going to buy another press like yours for die cutting purposes. I love your videos, your voice is very calming, clear and easily understood. the way you make your overall presentations is a huge help to me.
Thank you so so much! I’ve been wanting to do leather and biothane (vegan leather, pvc coated nylon) dog and horse collars and leads and not wanting to make a major investment on a rivet setter. This is brilliant.
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I have been looking for a press but was not sure which one. You have helped me choose just the right press for my needs. Thanks for making this video. You have just made my life so much easier.
Thank you for this video I found my new setup Ian Atkinson had a good one but it involved Machining the arbor press which I don't have the inclination to do, so thank you again
Thanks! I need a press for a larger stamp, but have been delaying purchasing one because “its only needed for this one project…” but now I see it may become one of mg main tools!
Great ideas. So glad I bought one of these presses from Harbor Freight, originally to make coin rings. Now that I do leather mostly, this will come in quite handy.
Saludos cordiales 🖐️ desde Chile 🇨🇱, gracias por compartir sus experiencias y conocimientos, han ayudado mucho a ser más eficiente y optimizar los recursos en ésta hermosa actividad de trabajar con esa prensa, afortunadamente me compré una similar y ahora potenciare su uso correctamente, gracias 🤓🖐️🇨🇱👍
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Great video! I researched modifications to my arbor press awhile ago, but with all the custom machine work to drill the hole and install a set screw, etc. the cost was more than the press! I gave up on that idea and bought a tabletop drill press to easily put my stamping tools in the chuck. Works great. Still, I would like to revisit this arbor press option now that I've seen your amazingly simple approach. It appears that Amazon has done some substituting on the U.S. link, because that magnet is nothing like the one you are using in the video. The spec's are totally different. It's GIANT and far too strong. People are having trouble getting it off their press! The U.K. link is also looks different, but the magnet has the same specs and size as yours except for the thickness which doesn't seem to be critical, so I thought I would see if I can order it from your suggested source in the U.K. If you haven't checked the link recently, would you mind pulling it up to see if that is, indeed, the correct magnet that I should order? I also have a question about the tools you were attaching to the magnet. Did you have to grind the ends flat so they would have a better surface to stick to the magnet? A lot of my tools have rounded ends on the handles. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. I really enjoyed all the demos of what can be done with the arbor press, all because of a little magnet. Genius!!!!!
Hello. Thanks for your detailed comment. This video was made some time ago and the original link to the recommended magnets may have changed since then. Amazon will suggest alternatives (I have no control over what they show people). I will look at the links again and update them, if I can. As for flattening tool ends. I haven't needed to do this with any of my tools.
Felicidades por el video. Ha sido de gran ayuda para mi, una gran revisión de las posibilidades que tiene esta herramienta. Ya he pedido una para poder trabajar. Muchas gracias por la información. Un placer haberte encontrado. Saludos desde España.
This was a great help. I have an ammunition press that my Granddad left me after he passed away. I've never been into those such things, but I am into leather work. So I was very curious if this tool could be repurposed for such work, and I am really glad I found your video to answer my question. Now I can put some use to my press.
I have one of these presses, never thought of using it for leather working. Magnet is brilliant. All I need now is leather, rivets, 150x150 steel plate etc.
@@HobbyBloxs Many years ago I looked at Hydraulic press metal forming, they used Polyurethane rubber and only a male die. The Polyurethane bounces back and lasts much longer. Just never thought of using this type of press for small stuff or leather. After seeing this video I wondered if 3018 CNC cut plastic dies would work. There is a yt ch that used 3D printed dies for steel forming to 18gauge. UV printed for fine detail? Only has to last one press for one off jobs, book titles for gilding etc
Brilliant! Thanks for posting this video. I have been on the fence about making this purchase and with your tips and tricks you have made up my mind on making this purchase. Thanks again!
Very nice video. I've already got an arbor press (from Harbor Freight in the USA). I was planning to use it for 3D printed maker's mark stamps and general automotive use. Your magnet idea is fantastic and I'll use it for much more now.
WOW !! thank you so much !! I will buy from the links you provided us with !! THAK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU this is what we need for our little family business
Geordie: I have seen others use a keyless drill chuck in the ram. (If the ram has a hole drilled in it and a set screw) My press has a hole drilled in it so I am looking for a cheap chuck. The keyless chuck would eliminate the magnet and hold the tool more securely straight up and down. I still need to alter the steel plate I bought to be like yours. Adding the plastic key to the bottom. My workbench has a wood working hold-fast on the top. So, I mounted my arbor press on a thick piece of wood and can use the hold-fast to keep it from tipping forward.
Been looking at these for a while, had been wondering about one of these or the Tandy style press. Going to go for an Arbor press based on this video. Thanks.
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The addition of the magnet is a stroke of genius that solves so many problems. Thanks!
I thought the same, but I will need to test it myself. I thought it would crack the magnet when he did it.
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@@odinsworkshop5335 Could the magnet survive the pressure? Which kind of magnet did you use? Ferrit or neodym?
Thanks
Down to earth communications with no music over the commentary and top tips, makes for easy listening, well done.
Many thanks. Happy New Year!
Yes! there are alot of interesting subjects that get ruined by stupid often loud music, especially those that are often sad emotional stories, very weird!
I like the idea of using the press as opposed to a hammer, quiet for late at night working.
You’ve just earned yourself a subscriber!
Thanks.
I had been hesitant on buying an arbor press, I didn't want to have to immediately modify something new.. Then I saw your video. Excellent!
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G, Please, more 1-ton arbor press innovations! Cutting, leatherwork, embossing, jewelry wire tasks, and beginner-level DIY die tools are welcome! The magnet on the ram: brilliant! Smiles, Constance in Prescott, AZ, USA.
I'm working on some new videos.
I'm a noob in leather crafting, I just had my basic leathercrafting course last weekend. I've been thinking a lot about the tools and the machines because those are pretty expensive. This 1-ton arbor press video will save me 1 ton of money! I really appreciate the stuff that you share. I just thought I must watch all the best practices on your channel before spending on any tool or machine Once again, thank you Geordie!
Many thanks.
Brilliant! I've had an arbor press for years but never thought about using a magnet. I've seen lots of other people on UA-cam with complicated modifications involving drilling and such. This is so much easier!!
Glad it was helpful!
Best demo seen in a long time,making 1 tool doing so many jobs
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Living in an apartment this is a must. Will order a press and a magnet to go with it as well. Thanks for the showcase and tips!
Wow, implementing the magnet changes everything. I’ve watched other Arbor press hacks but required machining to make it work. This, as you state, “Brilliant “. Thanks for sharing from across the pond.
Hi Bluejeans. Thanks for your comment and good luck with your next project.
Geordie, Thanks for explaining the multiple uses for an arbor press.
"arbor press for dummies"
OH my Goodness!!!! You are Awesome!! You just convinced me to get the Arbor Press and saved me $100's of dollars on a cutting machine, on a snap fastening machine, embossing machine. God Bless You!!!Thank you
Glad I could help!
I'm sold. Thank you so much for the advice. I almost bought a huge hydraulic press that seemed to be overkill for my needs. You saved me hundreds of dollars (and tons of space too simply by posting this video. I'll use your (USA) affiliate link for the purchase of my arbor press. I'm sure you heard this many times.... the magnet idea alone in this video is gold! It's such a simple solution... but pure gold. Thank you for your time and help Geordie!
You are very welcome. I'm glad you found it useful and enjoy your new press.
Tremendously practical useful and genuine.
Thank you very much.
Great to see a craftsman rather than a salesman explaining real-life jobs.
So kind
Again thank you.
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I’m getting a magnet immediately! I already have a 6x6 steel plate on order for metal and the plastic piece to hold it in place is brilliant among with a top cover to save your dyes and tools!
Have fun!
I was looking for an Arbor Press to work on polymer clay after seeing a Neverknead polymer clay kneading machine (£103) which is a similar press but only half a ton. I was going to work out how to adapt it and then found your site which gave me all the information I needed. I have now bought one through the link you gave. I am a retired bookbinder so now I have to go through all your videos to see what else I can learn. I am staggered by how generous people are in giving their knowledge so freely, thank you again from a fellow Geordie.
Hello Valerie Levitt. Thanks for your comment. It means a lot.
I have been doing leather working for years and never thought of a arbor press. I am off to the store in a few hrs at lunch to pick one up. I already have piles of magnets. I will just need to get a metal slab to press against. Good on you to teach the community.
That is awesome!
Geordie Leather: follow up. Got a press at lunch, a 1 ton from harbor freight for 50 bucks after the discount. I took it all apart and cleaned it up and proper greased it. I just did a test rivet and eyelet and it’s amazing.
I watched your video yesterday and bought an Arbor Press today! Thank you for the many tips you provide. Going to rig mine up exactly like yours. So helpful!
Hope you enjoy it!
Genius! the addition of the magnet makes all the difference. Thank you sir for sharing.
You're welcome.
@@HobbyBloxs just ordered because of your video,been sitting on the fence. Thanks once again!
YOU are the brilliant one! Thank you for demonstrating the sheer number of incredibly helpful applications for the arbor press. I did not realize the potential of this tool. Using the magnet and replacing steel plate with shape attached for stability are also fantastic. Thank you for your generosity in sharing such important knowledge to help many of us!
Glad it was helpful!
Love the explanation. I am the beginner in the Leather craft world and do not have a lot of space to buy all heavy equipment but You convinced me to buy a strong arm and use it for almost evrything!! Just one tool! love it and Thank you
Great! Welcome to the craft and enjoy the arbor press.
Hi Geordie, I've already commented on this video before, but I just can't get over what a game changer it has been. I'm having so much fun playing with different tools that I can use with it, and how much easier it is to install rivets and snaps and punch holes and use it for pricking irons. It works with everything I've got and I'm just so excited. Thank you so so much for sharing this wonderful gadget for leather work❣️
Hi. I'm really pleased you are getting the most out of this versatile tool. All the best for 2023!
Great video. I have this arbor press and a 3 ton model. The 1 ton gets the most work from cracking wall nuts to riveting to forming. Alway coming up with something new to do. Thank you.
Yes, you are right. This is a very versatile machine.
Thank you! The addition of the magnet will make all the difference! GREAT idea!
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I have a 1-ton arbour sitting doing nothing. You breathe a new life into it. Thanks for the great tips, Geordie.
Happy to help!
Hell yeah! This was amazing! You've saved us thousands of dollars! You gain my respect and well deserved ad-revenue haha
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your feedback.
Just bought an arbor press yesterday to do just this. Using the magnet is epic! Way easier than drilling the ram and plate for the tools. Thank you!
I just bought a similar press and was looking for a video on arbor presses. I chose this one first and am very pleased that I did. Fantastic ideas that i will definitely be using . Wish I watched this before buying a rivet press! Thanks very much.
Glad I could help!
You have got no idea how much money and time you have saved a lot of people by being so selflessness! Please, assist me one more time: where to get that metal plate and the magnetic bar (what its size etc) in your genius invention! I put forward my appreciation 🙏
Hello Aziz. Thank you for your comment. I'm pleased you found the video useful. The metal plates and magnets will be available again on the new Geordie's Workshop website, which will be open in a couple of weeks.
@@HobbyBloxs Great man, Geordie! Thanks for bothering to get back to me and other people! Noted...🙏
Very useful video , thank you for ideas , some other UA-camr drill holes in the pressor arm to insert the stamping or punching tools but you made it even simpler by using magnet , thank you , I ordered the arbor today
Glad it was helpful!
I used your suggestions on my harbor freight arbor press and they were great! Thank you. I'm now using it to install all manner of rivets and snaps for the cost of 1 magnet and 1 steel plate.
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I bought a similar press years ago and could never find an adapter or something for the dies to work so I set it aside. The magnet is brilliant and thanks to a quick Amazon delivery I had it up and cutting holes right away. My hands no longer have to fight with a hole punch, and that is game-changing. Thank you!
Hello Amanda. It's good you finally got to use your press. I'm working on designing a new range of adapters to use this press with leatherwork tools and they will be available in the coming weeks.
I like the well organized boxes for all your rivets and dies.
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Excellent video. Good, clear, intelligent information nicely presented with any unnecessary chit chat. Thank you so much for sharing all those great tips. I'm embarrassed that I have a older press much like the one you show just sitting in my shop the possiblities of which I was too naive to appreciate. Thanks again.
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Absolutely BRILIANT! the magnet is so simple that I would have never thought of it. Your organization of your shop is impressive too. Let me in there for a little work and I would have it trashed in a matter of minutes
Hello Nate. Glad you liked it!
Wonderful video! Just bought one from my work this evening for stamping but this video showed me how versatile it truly is! Cheers!
Have fun!
Well done. I’ve seen other videos on this, but yours totally sold me on it. Harbor Freight has them for under $60. Going to pick one up today. Thanks for really diving into the usage! 🙂👍
Glad I could help
I just bought one of these presses. I figured the bottom plate out myself but the magnet, wow, that is some awesome thinking. Thank you so much.
Glad I could help!
I swear man u r a gem!!! Simply brilliant!!! U thought of sooooo many ways to use for leather than just dies!! Magnet.... that magnet changed the game wow!
Hi Dulce. I no longer recommend the magnet idea. People tend to buy the wrong type, and they break quite easily. I will be launching a new range of adapters to use leatherwork tools with the arbor press in the coming weeks, which removes the need for a magnet. Join our mailing list to be informed when they become available.: geordiesworkshop.com/
You just saved me a ton of money. Great video! Love the demonstrations and the tips and tricks. Keep up the great work.
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This is the best teaching video I have seen on the Arbor press for leatherwork! Thank you very much for investing the time!
You're very welcome!
Amazing and informative! Even the links too! I have had issues using ornate stamps for ages, striking them with a hammer never gets a good impression and I find they need repeated strikes, which often causes a slight movement and rubbish finish. This looks perfect. So have ordered one :) Thanks for the guide and ideas!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!! I have been having a horrible time setting snaps with a hammer and was looking at hand presses, but they aren't cheap, all take specific dies, which all cost even more money. I LOVE that you solved this and shared your brilliant solution using the magnet to set snaps and rivets using tools we already have!! So wonderful!!! I just discovered you because of this video, subscribed, and I'll definitely be back for more!!! Thanks again. :-)
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this was so helpful!! I have an arbor press that I never even considered using for leatherwork, and a bunch of shape dies that I've unsuccessfully tried to us with a hammer.... just combined the two using your magnet idea and it works brilliantly!
Good to hear.
Well done. Love how neat and organized you are and appreciate the valuable tips and information. . Thank you for posting...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you for demonstrating the versatility of the arbor press. I have been doing leather work for several months, and recently got a makers mark stamp made. I think this is the ticket for a good stamp.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this review. I have been thinking about getting an arbor press for a while. Your review and your ideas for adapting it to leather work are genius! Thank you again!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Man youve just changed my life. I found this video looking for a leather guy that moded his arbor press to use a drill chuck. That magnet is ingenious.
Thanks. Pleased you found it useful.
Absolutely fantastic! I’ve seen a few other videos about using this type of press for leather cutting dies but this is next level genius!!!!!
Thank you.
I bought one of these presses along with a metal plate and magnet after watching this video, so much easier to emboss and fix studs etc. Thank you.
Brilliant!
Thanks for this, I was going back and forth between Tandy's hand press and this Arbor press and your review with the magnet and plate addition was really helpful in me making my decision.
Glad I could help!
Geordie Leather Quick question, did you actually use an N52 neodymium rare earth magnet in your video which is what you’re linking to? I ask because the one you linked to is meant to lift 200-250 pounds and would absolutely crush your finger flat if it got between the magnets and the press, it may also magnetize the press over time.
Hi. This video was made a long time ago. If the original magnet linked to is no longer available, Amazon will normally show you something it thinks is similar. I have no control over what Amazon shows you. All I can say is that lots of people have bought the magnet linked to in their country and nobody has mentioned any problems. Sorry I can't be of more help.
ugh, I wish i had seen this prior to purchase of the red tandy press. i like using it but limited in use beyond the attachments that cost an arm and a leg.
still going to buy another press like yours for die cutting purposes.
I love your videos, your voice is very calming, clear and easily understood.
the way you make your overall presentations is a huge help to me.
Thank you for your nice words.
I just fell in love with the Arbor press!! Due to your precise demonstration....Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
The perfect video! Thank you, so many great ideas for the press.
You’re welcome.
Absolutely brilliant. I’m going to buy an arbor press today. New subscriber
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What a great guy this man is! So down to earth and sincere!
Gracias , yo compre una igual no sabia como usarla tenia una pequeña idea y usted me aclaro nuevamente Gracias saludos desde Guatemala
Thank you for this, I make sculptures from polymer clay and this is great for conditioning that clay, saves a huge ammount of time and work for me
Pleased you found it useful.
Thank you so so much! I’ve been wanting to do leather and biothane (vegan leather, pvc coated nylon) dog and horse collars and leads and not wanting to make a major investment on a rivet setter. This is brilliant.
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I have been looking for a press but was not sure which one. You have helped me choose just the right press for my needs. Thanks for making this video. You have just made my life so much easier.
Thanks for your kind words. I'm pleased you found the video useful.
I was watching other videos and thinking of making hole on RAM... But u showed up as GURU with ur "Magnetic" Idea 👌👍🙏🙏🙏
Thanks and welcome
Big thank you for the tip with the magnet and fix tip for the metal plate. Great!
Happy to help!
Thanks Georgie, the addition of the magnet is brilliant. I've had an arbour press for embossing, but without the magnet it is a bit fiddly.
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Thank you for this video I found my new setup Ian Atkinson had a good one but it involved Machining the arbor press which I don't have the inclination to do, so thank you again
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Thanks! I need a press for a larger stamp, but have been delaying purchasing one because “its only needed for this one project…” but now I see it may become one of mg main tools!
Glad I could help!
Great ideas. So glad I bought one of these presses from Harbor Freight, originally to make coin rings. Now that I do leather mostly, this will come in quite handy.
Sounds great!
I've seen your video a couple of years ago and finally got mine today! can't wait too put it together tomorrow with the magnets. Thanks!
Have fun!
Saludos cordiales 🖐️ desde Chile 🇨🇱, gracias por compartir sus experiencias y conocimientos, han ayudado mucho a ser más eficiente y optimizar los recursos en ésta hermosa actividad de trabajar con esa prensa, afortunadamente me compré una similar y ahora potenciare su uso correctamente, gracias 🤓🖐️🇨🇱👍
Gracias por tu comentario. ¡Buena suerte con tu prensa y diviértete con ella!
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You're a good teacher.
Thank you.
Thanks Geordie for excellent demonstration.
Regards from Canada
You are very welcome
Great Stuff Geordie. Very helpful for my embossing work. You saved me tons of time and money. Thank You.
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Thank you so much for the perfect illustration for the product. I was hesitant to buy it but you helped me to take the decision.
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Great video! I researched modifications to my arbor press awhile ago, but with all the custom machine work to drill the hole and install a set screw, etc. the cost was more than the press! I gave up on that idea and bought a tabletop drill press to easily put my stamping tools in the chuck. Works great. Still, I would like to revisit this arbor press option now that I've seen your amazingly simple approach. It appears that Amazon has done some substituting on the U.S. link, because that magnet is nothing like the one you are using in the video. The spec's are totally different. It's GIANT and far too strong. People are having trouble getting it off their press! The U.K. link is also looks different, but the magnet has the same specs and size as yours except for the thickness which doesn't seem to be critical, so I thought I would see if I can order it from your suggested source in the U.K. If you haven't checked the link recently, would you mind pulling it up to see if that is, indeed, the correct magnet that I should order? I also have a question about the tools you were attaching to the magnet. Did you have to grind the ends flat so they would have a better surface to stick to the magnet? A lot of my tools have rounded ends on the handles. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. I really enjoyed all the demos of what can be done with the arbor press, all because of a little magnet. Genius!!!!!
Hello. Thanks for your detailed comment. This video was made some time ago and the original link to the recommended magnets may have changed since then. Amazon will suggest alternatives (I have no control over what they show people). I will look at the links again and update them, if I can. As for flattening tool ends. I haven't needed to do this with any of my tools.
Great video and brilliant common sense. Adding another steel plate on top, you could use it as a “clicker” type press with clicker type cutting dyes.
That's a great idea!
@@HobbyBloxs I'd love to see a video on this, and maybe a comparison against the other die press you did a video on.
This is an excellent video. Thanks for listing the links for purchasing in the US. I just noticed that.
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Bought the magnet. that is one serious magnet. great idea. also got arbor thanks for advice.
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Felicidades por el video. Ha sido de gran ayuda para mi, una gran revisión de las posibilidades que tiene esta herramienta. Ya he pedido una para poder trabajar. Muchas gracias por la información. Un placer haberte encontrado. Saludos desde España.
Hola. Gracias por sus amables palabras. Significa mucho para mí. Buena suerte con tu nueva máquina. Geordie.
I always love watching your show I always learning about how good presses can be.
Thanks for your comments.
This was a great help. I have an ammunition press that my Granddad left me after he passed away. I've never been into those such things, but I am into leather work. So I was very curious if this tool could be repurposed for such work, and I am really glad I found your video to answer my question. Now I can put some use to my press.
Thank you so much. This video was exactly what I was looking for.
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All of your tips and tricks for real life application to save your hands the extra strain. ❤ thank you
You are so welcome!
The magnet bit is brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy to use your amz links 👍
You are so welcome!
Such simple, and such effective.
Great idea!
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Thanks so much for the magnet tip, it changes everything !
Happy to help!
I have one of these presses, never thought of using it for leather working. Magnet is brilliant. All I need now is leather, rivets, 150x150 steel plate etc.
Hi. Our new site has just opened and the Arbor Modification items are now available at: geordiesworkshop.com/collections/arbor-press-modifications
@@HobbyBloxs Many years ago I looked at Hydraulic press metal forming, they used Polyurethane rubber and only a male die. The Polyurethane bounces back and lasts much longer. Just never thought of using this type of press for small stuff or leather. After seeing this video I wondered if 3018 CNC cut plastic dies would work. There is a yt ch that used 3D printed dies for steel forming to 18gauge. UV printed for fine detail? Only has to last one press for one off jobs, book titles for gilding etc
Brilliant! Thanks for posting this video. I have been on the fence about making this purchase and with your tips and tricks you have made up my mind on making this purchase. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
The magnet trick is brilliant!
Hello ale8oneboy. Thanks for your comment.
Geordie, this is a great video and very helpful. Thanks!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This video covered EXACTLY what I needed
Hi. I'm pleased you found my video useful and Thank You for your comment.
Ive been using a G-clamp, but this is a much better solution. Great video as always
Thanks for watching!
Very nice video. I've already got an arbor press (from Harbor Freight in the USA). I was planning to use it for 3D printed maker's mark stamps and general automotive use. Your magnet idea is fantastic and I'll use it for much more now.
Thanks!
WOW !! thank you so much !! I will buy from the links you provided us with !! THAK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU this is what we need for our little family business
Glad it was helpful!
Geordie: I have seen others use a keyless drill chuck in the ram. (If the ram has a hole drilled in it and a set screw) My press has a hole drilled in it so I am looking for a cheap chuck. The keyless chuck would eliminate the magnet and hold the tool more securely straight up and down. I still need to alter the steel plate I bought to be like yours. Adding the plastic key to the bottom. My workbench has a wood working hold-fast on the top. So, I mounted my arbor press on a thick piece of wood and can use the hold-fast to keep it from tipping forward.
Interesting. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
@@HobbyBloxs Not my idea. Just sharing something I found on another channel. I have to measure my ram's hole and see if I can find a chuck that fits.
Been looking at these for a while, had been wondering about one of these or the Tandy style press. Going to go for an Arbor press based on this video. Thanks.
Glad I could help
Thank you! The magnet is a game changer!
This video is exactly what I needed! Thanks so much 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
I really enjoyed watching this video..
Magnet is brilliant idea. Now i wanted to buy am arbor press too.
Thank you for sharing
I DEFINITELY learned something new. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
I love my arbor press. I also use it for larger cutting dies, just need to press it a few times.
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