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Any recommendations for arbor press?
I am going to buy an arbor press for straightening warped blades and pressing pins.
Can anyone recommend me a size and brand? Thanks, Alex |
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I have 2 half ton arbor presses that I find extremely useful. I used to have 3 of them but gave one to Ron Claiborne when he was here. A half ton is all you ned for straightening blades and pressing pins.
Enco, Grizzly, Harbor Freight, etc all sell virtually identical half ton presses. Grizzly's probably have the best finish work and sell for about $30. All the others sell for $20 or less. I have some of each and find no functional difference. We had a really detailed discussion on arbor presses a while back. You might want to try a Search to find it. Some useful modifications were discussed and there were some pictures as well... |
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Thanks,
found it. Here is a link if someone is interested: http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/sh...arbor+press%22 |
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Guys,
does anyone has "Panapress"? It's an 500lb arbor press for about $100. I wonder what is so different about it to justify it's price. link: http://www.panavise.com/nf/presses/ Alex |
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There really isn't much that's different about it (unless you care that it provides only half the pressure of the more common half ton presses) except that they have done the mods and built the extra tools that we usually build for ourselves. Nothing there you can't build for yourself if you want to save the money....
Last edited by Ray Rogers; 01-05-2006 at 01:57 PM. |
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I found another arbor press. It has an extra wheel. Is it a useful feature?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=228013 Thanks, Alex |
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Well, we have to assume that Palmgren thinks it's a useful feature and I'm sure it must be useful for something. Seems like it might allow you to apply less force with more control. If that's true, then it still doesn't justify the much higher price to me since I have no trouble controlling the force with the lever.
When you consider that Enco's press is under $20 you could just get one and see how it works for you. If you find it deficient in some way, then look for a fancier, more expensive press that might solve that deficiency. The Enco press will still be useful in your shop after you buy a fancier press but, chances are, you'll find the Enco does everything you need to do ... |
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Ray,
thanks for your fast informative responces. Your help saved me and others from a lot of headache. Thanks again, Alex |
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Glad to help, Alex. Always nice to hear that my efforts are appreciated ....
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Just a little tip. If you plan to use or already use a stamp for your mark you can use your arbor press to assist.I removed the ram and milled a slot for the stamp then drilled and tapped for a couple of set screws to hold the stamp in place.I also mounted a piece of steel to the top of the ram for striking purposes. This way you can line up your knife , hold it wth the handle , then strike the top of the ram and your done.Hope this helps. Dave
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