Help identify this arbor press

[Driveslayer45]

I am hoping someone can recognize this arbor press from the single picture and give me an idea of what it's worth.

I do not know anything about it, trying to find out.

 

[darkzero]

I dunno but to me it's worthless with a broken off handle. The missing plate is not a big deal as they can be found on ebay or easily made. I suppose the handle could be fixed but I wouldn't want to deal with it. Is this something you are trying to sell or have interest in buying? If the latter I would pass unless it's dirt cheap & you are able to fix the broken handle.

 

[Driveslayer45]

It's something I'm looking at buying. I'm not too concerned about the broken handle, I have to imagine I could fix it. It's not alot of money, but it is nearly a 5 hour drive.

 

[darkzero]

5 hr drive to go get that even if free is not worth the cost in fuel for me. Are arbor presses hard to find around you?

 

[Driveslayer45]

Yes, arbor presses and hydraulic presses are very hard to come by at a decent price.. this press is the most affordable press Ive come across in 6 months of looking

 

[Papa Charlie]

Well if tools are as expensive and hard to find where you are compared to here in the PNW, if nothing else, it would be a great way to have a nice road trip and get out of the house. Make it an adventure.

 

[darkzero]

Yes, arbor presses and hydraulic presses are very hard to come by at a decent price.. this press is the most affordable press Ive come across in 6 months of looking

Ah I see. Arbor presses around here come up often but people think they are worth more than plutonium. Same with bench vises. I ended up just buying a new 3 ton import arbor press from MSC. Been perfectly fine for my needs. I had a little 1 ton HF before that.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Ah I see. Arbor presses around here come up often but people think they are worth more than plutonium. Same with bench vises. I ended up just buying a new 3 ton import arbor press from MSC. Been perfectly fine for my needs. I had a little 1 ton HF before that.

Same up here. How did you like the HF 1 ton? Been contemplating that one as well.

 

[Driveslayer45]

I had a hf 1/2 ton, but it didn't last long.. I'm hoping the one I am looking at is at least 3 ton. I've been looking at pictures all evening trying to match it to something

 

[darkzero]

Same up here. How did you like the HF 1 ton? Been contemplating that one as well.

For the price it was well worth it. Never had a problem with it but it was just too small for my needs so it didn't get used much. Had to go up to a 3 ton for the capacity I wanted & has been much more useful. Even with the 3 ton I wish I had slightly more capacity but bigger than 3 ton is when the price jumps much more.