How do you put a 90deg bend using a shop press?

the one thing you do not tell us is do you intend to bend it on the length or width; on the width (2") no problem with 12 tons; on the length, it is another matter, and probably not possible.
 
benmychree said:
the one thing you do not tell us is do you intend to bend it on the length or width; on the width (2") no problem with 12 tons; on the length, it is another matter, and probably not possible.
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I intend on bending the steel across the 2" width. I would only bend aluminum across the length.

Thanks!
Jon
 
Not sure if this link to my photobucket will work. I think this is probably my first post other than the into. Anyway..... I made a simple brake from some angle iron and it works great for the size your talking about. My press is a 20ton, but the 12 should handle it easily too.

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Anyone know if the hydraulic pump on the harbor freight press an be upvraded to the type that does not require pumping, but has a hand held remote that controls the movement of the ram.

Thanks,
Jon
 
ome said:
Anyone know if the hydraulic pump on the harbor freight press an be upvraded to the type that does not require pumping, but has a hand held remote that controls the movement of the ram.

Thanks,
Jon
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Yes, I have the 20 ton version of the one pineyfolks linked to on my 20 ton HF press. It works great! Well worth the money. I got tired of pumping by hand. It's at least 3-4 times faster than pumping by hand.
 
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