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Offline steamer

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Compact arbor press for the shop
« on: August 19, 2024, 10:54:43 PM »
Starting on a compact 3+ ton arbor press.   Screw type

With the rain the last 2 days, I've got a start with cutting the 1" x 10 ACME nut for the screw

Samantha Bell needs a good shoveling out I'd say....



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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2024, 10:58:36 PM »
Interesting!

Is that brass for the nut? Will that take that kind of pressure? Though I can't tell the size - looks like about a 1" screw?

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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2024, 11:02:37 PM »
1" x 10 ACME  about 2" Of engagement.   I suspect it will outlive me....

....Then again,   i know a guy with a lathe.....

Dave
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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2024, 05:39:13 AM »
That's going to be quite an arbor press, Dave!  Looking forward to seeing it completed  :ThumbsUp: :popcorn:

And great use of the rainy weather!

Kim

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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2024, 07:32:26 PM »
Nice start Dave it will be interesting to see how it comes out…..


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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2024, 04:22:33 PM »
As I was involved in a layoff recently, I've got some time.

The weather has been great, so I've been working on the boat ...and my tan

As I get rainy days, and I'm not interviewing....I'll get more done on the arbor press

The idea is to have a smaller lighter press that I don't need to station on the bench all the time.   I want to hang it on the side of the bench when not in use so that I can use the bench space when not in use.

stay tuned...I'll post as significant progress happens

Dave
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Re: Compact arbor press for the shop
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2024, 10:30:10 PM »
Sorry to hear about the layoff, Dave.  Layoffs are NEVER any fun.  I've been there done that several times myself.  And it's no fun.  I hope you the best in your search and that it goes quickly and smoothly!

Kim 

 

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