My arbor press mods

Looks like a good idea for speed. The disadvantage I see is if you're pressing a large piece, and you need that extra 1/2". I just keep the pinion retainer loose. IMHO.
 
You can also build a box open on one end that will slide up over your arbor
with a hole drilled in the bottom of the box to accept punches. Make a thick
bottom and add a set screw for the punches and one to hold the box on the
arbor.
 
I have the same press and modified mine to use for stamping leather and punching holes . It's sitting under the edge of my hospital bed right in reach , also a dremel drill press my whole leather working set up is close at hand but the big sewing machine is in the garage . Most things are hand sewn by me . Even made scabards tooled dyed and finished . The cutting for me is the hardest , no table top to do lay out on.
Handy little press , you'll find many ways to use it . My wish is for a large one with the ratchet type lever .
Back in 1975 I worked in a control valve company . Hand brooaching Hand wheels for the valves was about the worse job I ever had there. I was hired to run the turret lathe but got lots of other things added. Oh well it's all learning anyway .
 
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