My todo list includes a bunch of jobs that involve pins. It occurs to me that me and a press would do a better job than me and a mallet. But, how much press do I need? 1 ton, 2 ton?
How much arbor press do I need
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- Aug 17, 2011
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Pins, and/or Rivets??
If yes, 12 ton would be more than adequate.
If yes, 12 ton would be more than adequate.
12?
j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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What jobs are you needing this press for? A more detailed list would help in knowing what to recommend.
I have a beretta 21a I want to press the barrel off/on. I have a couple of ar gas blocks that I want to swap out. Stuff like that.
- Aug 17, 2011
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12 ton will be more than enough for all of that. With the added bonus of being quite handy if you ever get into the Kalashnikov patterned toys/kits. 
*The gas blocks on the AR's, if they're pinned - those should be a taper pin IIRC, so they only go out 1 way. A short starter punch and BFH is all you need to drive out the taper pin. A quick check with calipers should show which end of the pin is larger in diameter than the other.
*The gas blocks on the AR's, if they're pinned - those should be a taper pin IIRC, so they only go out 1 way. A short starter punch and BFH is all you need to drive out the taper pin. A quick check with calipers should show which end of the pin is larger in diameter than the other.
Thanks for the help, guys. Looks like goin' with a real press is the way to go. Retirement's not that far out, and the aforementioned toys is something I've wanted to do.... quite handy if you ever get into the Kalashnikov patterned toys/kits.
- Aug 17, 2011
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12 ton from someplace like Harbor Freight, isn't that much (roughly $125, IIRC). So it's not too hateful on the pockets, and it can come in handy later on down the road.
whistlersmother
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okay, I'll throw this out there - the knowledge is deep and wide here.
I'm looking to make j-word jackets from pre-82 pennies. After annealing, what level of arbor press to draw the pennies into jackets?
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I'm looking to make j-word jackets from pre-82 pennies. After annealing, what level of arbor press to draw the pennies into jackets?
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303_enfield
Ultimate Member
Cheaper to use spent non reloadable brass.
whistlersmother
Peace through strength
I found a thread over on Cast Boolits about nearly the same thing. The conclusion is "bigger is better". Looks like I'll need some sort of holder, more substantial than PVC for the die and tool.
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I have a 12 ton from Harbor Freight and while it hasn't been used a ton (pun intended), It is still going strong after 14 years. Cheap and effective. I pressed out all of the bearings and suspension bushings on two cars and have done other less stressful things with it.
I saw what you did there
MindTheGAP
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Ty for the tip - just ordered the 12 ton from Harbor. Only $152 and it'll last for years, I'm sure.
Just FYI, like chipd says, I use my large drill press for rivets (kydex and leather) and it is overkill for those.
I have a machinist friend I use for heavier items.
I have a machinist friend I use for heavier items.
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