Beautifully done! Your precision and attention to detail is impressive and appreciated! Heading over to check out part 2 now. Thanks for the great upload!
Friendly reminder: I’m pretty sure most of us love the fabrication and welding portions and do not find it boring. thats why we subscribed Doug! Haha Great video thanks
This video is part 1 of two videos, be sure to subscribe to get notified when part 2 is released. The organization of the tooling is pretty interesting how I incorporated it into the press itself.
I have the Harbor Freight version of the brake. I replaced the jack with a 20 ton air over Hydraulic jack from Harbor Freight. Best improvement I added to the brake. An air line from your air compressure and it will do the pumping of the jack. I found when I hand pumped the jack till I couldn't pump anymore I tried the air and it continued to pump more. I have miy air jack for more than 10 years and no problems. I thing the new jack is around $120.00. You will still have your hand jack for other uses.
I enjoyed this video. Ironically a month ago I just purchased 12",. 3 in 1 metal worker tool. It shears metal Bends metal with a break like your building and also can roll metal into a tube. It is however for very thin gauge sheet metal. Have a Merry Christmas and looking forward to part two. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan
I have looked at this kit, but choose to make my own to exactly fit what I needed. To keep the sleeve centered over the pin, I put 3 or 4 wires down the gap to center. A bend at the top of the wire keeps it in place. Choose the right gauge of wire to make a fit with a little bit of clearance. Good job, looking forward to part 2.
@@OneEyeCustoms Aligning the sleeves on-center with the pins (by whatever method used) is good practice to eliminate any possibility of binding. My dilemma is that along with eliminating possibility of binding I also want to eliminate most of the clearance so that the upper wedge does not wander too far from centerline of bottom vee die for very precise bends on 2mm material thickness. To cheaply build such precision into this type press is not an easy task. I suppose expensive linear bearings and rods would work but I am wondering if I can design a much less expensive option to repeatably bend thin material within .015" plus or minus. Perhaps using some type of adjustable guides directly against the wedge would be feasible?
@@mozit6 there is a lot of slop in the sleeves and I’m guessing that is for the movement at does when welding them on. A better way would be to machine holes and press the pins in (no weld) I had the very same concern and issues with how it was designed. With it being a weld it yourself kit, I guess they have to factor in the assembly tolerances… Best of luck with getting it all dialed in.
Hi Doug. I hope you and your family had a good christmas. Good video. I remember 2-3 yrs ago when a number of these finger brake videos came out. Found it interesting. Liked seeing your presentation. Maybe I'm too simple, but I thought toothpicks to center that sleeve over the guide pun. I did read someone else recommended wire. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Blessings Ed from Chicago 🙂
I understand your comment, but I am using the flag as a backdrop for the sign that represents, made in the USA. My other flag flies high outside, unobstructed for all to see. This one in my shop just confirms my beliefs in the USA every time I look over at it as well as the sign that represents me here in my home. I plan to keep it as is.
This flag is actually MINE. It is a backdrop that represents everything I stand for. It is my symbol for made in America and is part of my sign. My real flag flies high and Proud out on my flag pole. I’m sorry it offends you, but this sign represents me and my country. It let’s my overseas viewers know I am a proud American. You are welcome to check out my flag pole video where the flag flies very brilliantly!! Thanks for watching!
