Thread: Fly Press

Don't you just swat them?

Originally Posted by DSEL74

I'm looking for a fly press, if anyone knows where one is going for sale if you could let me know.

What size are you looking for? Normally they go by tonnage, screw type or wheel on the side, lever?
I do have one in Qld that I'm trying to get down here, looks similar to the type used for broaching.
There are a couple on flea bay, one for $850 John Heine 3 ton job, and a lever type for $50.
Kryn

Originally Posted by KBs PensNmore

What size are you looking for? Normally they go by tonnage, screw type or wheel on the side, lever?
I do have one in Qld that I'm trying to get down here, looks similar to the type used for broaching.
There are a couple on flea bay, one for $850 John Heine 3 ton job, and a lever type for $50.
Kryn

Bigger the better probably 5-6 Ton min. The side wheel & lever are arbour presses to my knowledge. What I'm looking for has big cast iron balls

We have a 3 ton Heine at the mens shed, we also have the same type at the Uni.
I really like these things

The story of how we got the one for the mens shed is here https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...96#post1825096

Originally Posted by BobL

We have a 3 ton Heine at the mens shed, we also have the same type at the Uni.
I really like these things

The story of how we got the one for the mens shed is here https://www.woodworkforums.com/showth...96#post1825096

Yes Bob that's the type you lucky scroungers!! I know where I can get a 5 ton AP Lever but at $675 it's out of my budget. I have seen them go between $60-200 at auction but I haven't been in the right place at the right time.

You'll get there D. I got mine in Sydney, for $50 on the evilbay, no one else bid.
A.

I picked up a nice little 1 Ton arbour press at a garage sale today but it is missing the Pressing plate) the round disc with various sized slots.)

Although I still need a big old flypress to do the work I'm wanting to do.

John has one in his workshop he used to use for assembling pens, I was always waiting for him to crush them. Anyway, not sure if it would be big enough for you, pure leverage used no hydraulics

Originally Posted by dai sensei

John has one in his workshop he used to use for assembling pens, I was always waiting for him to crush them. Anyway, not sure if it would be big enough for you, pure leverage used no hydraulics

Not looking for hydraulics, just manpower with a bit of momentum. If you want to take a photo, and note any raised lettering stating maker and model. The model usually includes the ton. i.e a Norton 6, is 6 ton. My Reeve 51P is more obscure as it is a model 5, 1ton.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Not looking for hydraulics, just manpower with a bit of momentum. If you want to take a photo, and note any raised lettering stating maker and model. The model usually includes the ton. i.e a Norton 6, is 6 ton. My Reeve 51P is more obscure as it is a model 5, 1ton.

I'll be back this week sometime and take some shots.

John's one is the same as this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-Ton-100...item51d152cbf5. It is well attached to the trolley that also holds his metal mill that has been tentatively sold. Given it weighs a heap, if it suits you, probably cheaper just to buy one off ebay, as it includes delivery.

Ok thanks, I have a small one like that but Australian made. I need a 5-6 ton minimum fly press.