Tonight, I built a bracket to hold a short akro bin under the sizing press. The last few times I tried to come up with something, I was unsure how to build it. A pre-bent section of material was able to accept the edge of the akro bin, so I took a few measurements and drew something in CAD. After printing it, I folded the paper and tested the fit. It needed one adjustment and then got cut on the plasma table. Well...........it was off just a little from what I wanted. Back to CAD and then the plasma, some finishing with the die grinder, a bend, some tig welds and blending, then one more slight bend. I'm thrilled with it. There may be a way to avoid using the pre bent section............I'll have to try it.
No photos for tonight. I tore down the version 2 press and cleaned up the edges in prep for bead blasting and powder coating. Maybe I can get my blast cabinet dried out tomorrow (it leaks when it rains, despite a total rebuild and great sealing job) and then get the parts powder coated. This afternoon I powder coated a couple leash/key hooks for customers and was happy with how much easier it is than even spray paint and one cool, it is ready to go. After painting as a pro (buildings) for many years and doing a few little auto projects with single stage and two stage auto paint, it is nice to find something so tough, less labor intensive, and lacking the need for a critical spraying/drying environment.
Unfortunately, I forgot to draw up an angled handle to cut on the plasma and test out, but that can happen at any time.
After powder coating, I'll post some more photos.
Right now, I am waiting for No1 (site owner) or the mods (already contacted both) to let me know where I can continue this thread for people who have asked about purchasing. Until then, I will continue with finishing or upgrading little things on mine.
NOE sizing: it looks like there is 3.125" between the bottom of the ram and the inside surface of the base plate, on this press. I do not know if that will leave room for the NOE setup. Still waiting for someone to share some measurements and maybe a couple photos if willing. It would be much appreciated.