Modifying a HF 6 Ton Bench Press

[Ulma Doctor]

I bought the HF 6 ton press to easily take a small press into the field.
my 20 ton press doesn't move easily.
the new press is inexpensive and simple to assemble but it has an Achilles' heel..

the press can't pass objects larger than 1" between the frame rails on the bottom support.
this severely limits the capabilities of the press for pressing bearings from shafts.
my mod opens up new possibilities.
i used my vertical mill to remove the excess material in the middle of the rail with a (edit) 1" 4 fluted endmill.
Enjoy!


thanks for looking!

 

[mikey]

... with a 1' 4 fluted endmill.

Wow, Mike - that's a big end mill!

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Wow, Mike - that's a big end mill!

Hi Mikey,
D'Oh, i should have proofread my post!
that would be impressive though!

 

[mikey]

Just teasing - good idea, though.

 

[RandyM]

Nice mod!

 

[chips&more]

Holy Moly doc!

 

[master of none]

Thanks for the idea I've been thinking about buying the same press from HF now that there on sale 20% off that brings it down to about 59.00 dollars, thanks Rick

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Thanks for the idea I've been thinking about buying the same press from HF now that there on sale 20% off that brings it down to about 59.00 dollars, thanks Rick

Hi Rick,
i'm happy you'll get a bargain on the press!
i hope you post your mod, i'd like to see how another would do it.

 

[Downunder Bob]

What's the max pressure you can get, and does anything bend at that?

 

[Ulma Doctor]

What's the max pressure you can get, and does anything bend at that?

Hi Bob,
the press is rated for 6 tons.
i have not reached the full 6 tons, but it seems to be solid in the work it has done so far.