Arbor Press Ratchet Modification

omni_dilletante

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I have tried to use my Arbor Press lately and am frustrated with the fact that when I place something in the press the handle is not in a position where I can get good leverage.

My special gift is making simple things complicated to the point that I never can get around to doing them. I was trying to think of how to integrate a ratchet wrench into the handle when Google rescued me.

I found the simple "Ratchet Modification".

This usually involves grinding out the lower two teeth of the rack. I did not want to lose those two teeth so instead I milled out the area beneath the teeth.

It did not take me long this morning to make the modification. It works great. I highly recommend this modification to anyone and everyone.

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Glad it works for you - looks like a simple but good idea.
 
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