Re: Arbor Press attachment



On Aug 31, 7:37 am, Maxwell Lol <nos...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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Question is, if I want to make simple designs (small squares, circles
or triangles) - how do I attach these to the ram of the press?

I've seen several arbor press rams modified for tooling with a
lengthwise hole and crosswise retaining setscrew. The ram is fairly
soft and the hole slowly squeezes tighter at the opening, especially
if the press is used for other things.

The traditional way is to connect the upper and lower dies with a long
horizontal U spring or two straps riveted together at the far end,
which keeps them in permanent alignment and avoids reworking the
press.

jw

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