Homemade Hydraulic Forging Press | SMASH

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 I originally made this H-frame hydraulic press based off of Ron "Bowie" Claiborne's design back in 2006.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 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/55107545

🔸Hydraulic Components (In approximate flow order):
12 Gal Tank - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200665139_200665139
Suction Strainer - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200675168_200675168
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Hose Barb Fittings - https://www.hydraulicsdirect.com/Steel-Hose-Barb-to-JIC-Swivel-Fitting-p/4445.htm
Suction Hose (3/4'') - https://amzn.to/3sfkIPl
Suction Hose (1'') - https://amzn.to/3g2HBR8
Hydraulic Pump - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200321051_200321051
Hydraulic Pump Alternative w/ 1'' inlet - https://amzn.to/3xJFMyj
1/2'' x 1/2'' swivel 45 - https://amzn.to/37FOF1i
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3yXrA6x
3/4'' x 1/2'' swivel 90 - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200578692_200578692
3/4'' Tee - https://amzn.to/3sg4ju0
3/4'' x 1/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/3AKDzEZ
5000 psi Gauge - https://amzn.to/3iEhLV7
Control Valve - https://amzn.to/3AzChfI
(qty. 4) 1/2'' x 1/2'' Swivel 90 - https://amzn.to/3yL73BY
1/2'' x 24'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3yXrA6x
1/2'' x 36'' Hose - https://amzn.to/3lYgevh
5x8 ASAE Cylinder - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200737765_200737765
45 degree 3/4'' swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRoDpC
3/4'' x 4'' nipple - https://amzn.to/3AFIE17
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
Filter Assembly - https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200675166_200675166
1-1/4'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/2VKaRoV
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRqjPW
3/4'' x 36'' Hose - https://amzn.to/37EAiKL
3/4'' x 3/4'' 90 Swivel - https://amzn.to/2VRqjPW
1'' x 3/4'' Reducer - https://amzn.to/3g2xls5

🔸Other Components:
Slag Catchers - https://amzn.to/2VRgDVb
LoveJoy Coupler (1/2x5/8) - https://amzn.to/37DSLHh
5HP Motor I'd Consider - https://amzn.to/3CKV1uJ
220 30A Switch - https://amzn.to/3iGOWHx
Hydraulic Fluid - https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/vp-racing-lubricants-ultra-j20a-plus-utility-tractor-fluid-5-gal-vp2040114?cm_vc=-10011
Thread Sealant - https://amzn.to/3yRu2ez

🛠 Notable Tools:
Socket Tap Holder - https://amzn.to/3skjQbT
1/4'' Drill Tap - https://amzn.to/2XsEQlE
Evolution Cold Cut Saw - https://amzn.to/3hP0NSm
Fireball Tool Squares - https://fireballtool.com/minion-package/
Klutch Welding Table - https://amzn.to/2T25RKY
1-1/4'' Carbide Hole Saw - https://amzn.to/3jXYQUz
48mm Hole Saw (Pump Bracket) - https://amzn.to/3jTWIgD

⭐ How To Videos:
DIY Heat Treat Oven - https://youtu.be/7FalYyVASyw
How to Stonewash - https://youtu.be/m6oKy2UDeLI
Leather Sheath Tutorial - https://youtu.be/MhVWVc_rdKA

🗡 Knife Builds:
War Knife - https://youtu.be/LgT424a8_2M
Bird and Trout Knife - https://youtu.be/usDL_AI1ZqQ
Hand Forged Damascus Knife - https://youtu.be/CbOj-k7M1us
Wharncliffe Knife - https://youtu.be/HAE9V5wu5qA
Hidden Tang Fighter - https://youtu.be/3Dv3fj99vyM

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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

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